Community Cooperatives: Public Policy Instruments for Poverty Alleviation Achieving Distributive Social Justice


Authors

(1) * Dinda Febrianti Putri   (Universitas Nurul Jadid, Probolinggo)  
        Indonesia
(2)  Moh. Idil Ghufron   (Universitas Nurul Jadid, Probolinggo)  
        Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


Persistent poverty and socioeconomic inequality require public policy instruments that promote inclusive economic participation beyond conventional welfare approaches. This study aims to examine community cooperatives as public policy instruments for poverty alleviation and distributive social justice from the perspective of Islamic economics. A qualitative conceptual research design employing library research was adopted through the systematic analysis of scholarly literature, policy documents, and official publications, followed by thematic content analysis. The findings identify three integrated dimensions: community cooperatives institutionalize distributive social justice through participatory governance, strengthen multidimensional poverty alleviation by expanding access to capital, markets, employment, and entrepreneurship, and operationalize maqāṣid al-sharī’ah by protecting wealth, welfare, knowledge, and future generations. This study contributes an integrated conceptual framework connecting public policy, community cooperatives, distributive justice, and Islamic economics while recommending governance strengthening, transparency, and community participation to enhance policy effectiveness.



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