Giving in Indonesia: A Culture of Philanthropy Rooted in Islamic Tradition

Abstract

Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world, with a population estimated at 237 million in 2010 (Badan Pusat Statistik, 2010). Indonesia’s national motto, ‘Unity in Diversity’ is a reference to its heterogeneous religious, cultural and ethnic traditions. The size and scope of the philanthropic sector reflects the country’s changing geographic and economic landscape.