The challenges of empowering <i>waqf</i> land in Indonesia: an analytical network process analysis

Purpose This paper aims to identify the factors that hinder successful empowerment of waqf land in Indonesia empirically by applying analytic networking process (ANP). Design/methodology/approach In this study, after problem criteria were introduced, an ANP model was developed and applied main problem, solution strategy as a framework guide stakeholders produce policy recommendations appropriately optimally. Findings The results showed priority is nadzir aspect. Furthermore, each criterion’s problems are low public trust, unprofessional ( manager), huge number idle lands, absence certificates non-economic lands utilisation. Meanwhile, priorities for aspect socialisation education community, certification, utilisation information technology administration governance, certification innovation development projects. Then, long-term strategic optimising community’s role land. Research limitations/implications would give institutions modest, flexible convenient approach evaluate barriers present However, requires greater effort because it highly complex methodology compels study use more numerical calculations assessing composite priorities. Originality/value Not many studies on issues have been discussed empirically. Most these form descriptive studies. introduces illustrate Indonesia. new decision-making through produces general treating decisions without making assumptions regarding independence between elements.