Forum Outcomes
From Waqf Capital to Development Impact
The Waqf Economic Forum is designed to translate dialogue into practical economic initiatives that can mobilise capital, unlock productive Waqf assets, support strategic development and generate sustainable benefits for communities and future generations.
The Forum's outcome agenda brings together investment platforms, development funds, cross-border initiatives, project pipelines and capital commitments into an integrated Waqf economic ecosystem.
The objective is clear:
Identify. Structure. Mobilise. Invest. Develop. Impact.
NINE STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
01. WORLD WAQF FUND
A Global Capital Platform for Waqf Development
The World Waqf Fund is envisioned as a global capital platform to support the development of productive Waqf opportunities and strategic initiatives with long-term economic and social impact.
The Fund can provide a mechanism for connecting appropriate sources of capital with Waqf assets and development opportunities across markets.
Focus Areas
Waqf asset development
Strategic development projects
Social infrastructure
Impact investment
Cross-border opportunities
Sustainable development
Co-investment opportunities
Institutional partnerships
Intended Outcome
A foundational framework and implementation pathway for the World Waqf Fund.
02. CROSS-BORDER WAQF DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
Connecting Waqf Assets, Capital and Expertise Across Borders
Waqf development opportunities do not need to remain confined within national boundaries.
This outcome seeks to facilitate collaborative projects involving Waqf institutions, governments, investors, developers, financial institutions and technical partners across countries.
Focus Areas
Cross-border Waqf investment
Joint development projects
Institutional partnerships
Real estate and infrastructure
Agriculture and food systems
Healthcare and education
Technology-enabled projects
Knowledge and technical cooperation
Intended Outcome
A pipeline of potential cross-border Waqf development initiatives and participating institutional partners.
03. GLOBAL GREEN WAQF SUKUK
Mobilising Capital for Sustainable Waqf Development
The Global Green Waqf Sukuk initiative explores the potential for combining Waqf, Islamic capital markets and sustainable development.
The initiative can provide a platform for exploring Shariah-compliant capital mobilisation for eligible green and environmentally sustainable Waqf-related projects.
Potential Areas
Renewable energy
Sustainable buildings
Water infrastructure
Sustainable agriculture
Climate-resilient infrastructure
Green community development
Environmental projects
Energy efficiency
Intended Outcome
A conceptual and development framework for Global Green Waqf Sukuk, including potential project categories, structuring considerations and partner requirements.
04. HALAL FOOD, WATER & ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY WAQF FUND
Building Strategic Resource Security Through Waqf
The Halal Food, Water & Energy Sovereignty Waqf Fund is designed as a strategic development concept connecting Waqf with three fundamental areas of long-term community and economic resilience:
FOOD
Supporting productive agriculture, food production, storage, processing and resilient Halal food systems.
WATER
Supporting sustainable water infrastructure, access, conservation and development.
ENERGY
Supporting renewable energy, energy infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.
The initiative creates an opportunity to connect Waqf capital and assets with strategic resource-security priorities.
Intended Outcome
A proposed fund framework, priority investment areas, partnership model and project-development pathway.
05. INFRASTRUCTURE WAQF FUND
Investing in Infrastructure That Serves Generations
The Infrastructure Waqf Fund is envisioned as a platform for supporting the development of appropriate infrastructure through Waqf-linked capital and partnerships.
Potential areas include:
Healthcare infrastructure
Education infrastructure
Affordable housing
Water infrastructure
Energy infrastructure
Community facilities
Agricultural infrastructure
Digital infrastructure
Sustainable infrastructure
Intended Outcome
A framework for identifying, structuring and financing infrastructure opportunities connected to Waqf.
06. PUBLIC–PRIVATE WAQF PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK
Connecting Government, Waqf and the Private Sector
Many large-scale development opportunities require multiple forms of capability and capital.
The Public–Private Waqf Partnership Framework explores a structured model connecting:
PUBLIC SECTOR
Policy • Infrastructure • Land • Development priorities
WAQF SECTOR
Assets • Purpose • Institutional mandate
PRIVATE SECTOR
Capital • Technology • Development • Management
FINANCIAL SECTOR
Structuring • Financing • Investment
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT
Focus Areas
PPP structures
Waqf land development
Infrastructure
Housing
Healthcare
Education
Agriculture
Renewable energy
Community development
Intended Outcome
A practical framework for developing Public–Private Waqf Partnerships and identifying suitable pilot opportunities.
07. REGIONAL WAQF INVESTMENT PLATFORMS
Connecting Regional Capital With Regional Opportunity
Different regions have distinct Waqf assets, investment needs, development priorities and institutional ecosystems.
Regional Waqf Investment Platforms can provide mechanisms for connecting these opportunities with appropriate investors and development partners.
Potential Functions
Regional project identification
Investment matchmaking
Waqf asset development
Investor engagement
Technical assistance
Project preparation
Regional partnerships
Knowledge exchange
Potential Platform Model
Regional Waqf Institutions
Regional Investors
Islamic Financial Institutions
Development Partners
Project Sponsors
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REGIONAL WAQF INVESTMENT PLATFORM
Intended Outcome
A framework for developing regional Waqf investment platforms and identifying priority markets for initial engagement.
08. INVESTMENT-READY PROJECT PIPELINE
From Waqf Assets to Investable Opportunities
A major objective of the Waqf Economic Forum is to move from general investment discussions towards specific projects capable of further assessment, structuring and financing.
The Investment-Ready Project Pipeline will seek to identify suitable opportunities across sectors.
Potential Sectors
Real Estate
Affordable Housing
Healthcare
Education
Agriculture
Food Security
Water
Renewable Energy
Infrastructure
Tourism & Hospitality
Technology
Social Enterprise
Project Development Pathway
IDENTIFY
Waqf asset or development opportunity
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ASSESS
Legal • Shariah • Technical • Financial
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STRUCTURE
Business model • Financing • Partnership
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PREPARE
Feasibility • Investment case • Documentation
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MATCH
Capital • Investor • Developer • Technical partner
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IMPLEMENT
Development • Operations • Management
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MEASURE
Financial • Economic • Social • Environmental impact
Intended Outcome
A structured pipeline of Waqf projects progressing towards investment readiness.
09. CAPITAL COMMITMENT REGISTER
Turning Interest Into Action
The Capital Commitment Register is intended to create a structured mechanism for recording expressions of investment interest, partnership intentions and potential capital commitments associated with Waqf development opportunities.
The Register can help connect:
Capital Providers
with
Waqf Institutions
and
Investment-Ready Projects
Potential Participants
Institutional investors
Islamic financial institutions
Family offices
Impact investors
Asset managers
Development finance institutions
Corporations
Philanthropic institutions
Strategic investment partners
Potential Information
Institution / investor
Investment interest
Sector preference
Geographic interest
Indicative capital range
Investment structure preference
Partnership capacity
Project interests
Follow-up requirements
Intended Outcome
A structured register of potential capital and partnership commitments to support the development of the Waqf investment pipeline.
THE OUTCOMES ARE CONNECTED
Building a Waqf Economic Ecosystem
These nine outcomes are designed to work together rather than operate as isolated initiatives.
WORLD WAQF FUND
Global capital platform
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REGIONAL WAQF INVESTMENT PLATFORMS
Regional capital connectivity
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CAPITAL COMMITMENT REGISTER
Capital visibility
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INVESTMENT-READY PROJECT PIPELINE
Specific opportunities
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CROSS-BORDER WAQF DEVELOPMENT
International deployment
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INFRASTRUCTURE WAQF FUND
Development capital
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GLOBAL GREEN WAQF SUKUK
Sustainable capital markets
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HALAL FOOD, WATER & ENERGY SOVEREIGNTY WAQF FUND
Strategic resource security
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PUBLIC–PRIVATE WAQF PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK
Implementation partnerships
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