Published: 02 February 2026

Thursday, January 29, 2026 – The Directorate of Research and Development of BAZNAS RI recently conducted a strategic institutional visit to the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) to enhance the framework of zakat management within both regional government and academic spheres. Led by the Director of Research and Development, Dr. M. Hasbi Zaenal, the delegation engaged in high-level discussions with the Commisioner of BAZNAS DIY and representatives from the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Zakat Collection Unit (UPZ). A primary objective of this consultation was the deliberation of the "University Zakat Index" pilot project, where BAZNAS DIY is designated to coordinate higher education institutions across the province to ensure systematic data integration for the index.