At the ICSRD-25 Keynote Speaker Session, Dr. Rozita @ Uji Mohammed the Rector of Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sabah, Malaysia delivered a speech about“Islamic Philanthropy: Bridging Economic Pillars of SDGs”. The participants were all excited to learn new insights from Dr. Rozita @ Uji Mohammed are welcomed to share their insight or ask question in this forum:
Name of questioner: Dr. Raychard Viner R. Matias
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In the Philippine setting, responsible utilization of marine and coastal resources drives economic growth and improves livelihoods — which makes it crucial for our country having a vast archipelago.
Name of questioner: David J. Alcarde Jr
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Q1. How can ASEAN nations balance economic value creation from ocean resources with the risk of over-extraction and ecological degradation?
Q2. To what extent can circular economy strategies (reuse, repair, recycle) realistically address deep-rooted structural challenges like illegal fishing or marine pollution?
Q3. What mechanisms can ensure that “value creation” does not remain concentrated in large corporations but trickles down to small-scale fishers and coastal communities?
Name of questioner: Maynard Questin
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What lessons can other faith-based or secular development organizations learn from Islamic philanthropic models?
Name of questioner: Dr. Jerry M. Campo
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In what ways can Islamic philanthropy bridge the gap between moral obligation and economic empowerment?
Name of questioner: Maulana M
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How can businesses in ASEAN stay committed to the SDGs while facing economic pressures caused by ongoing wars and global conflicts?
Name of questioner: UIC Hannah A. Pareja
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How can we ensure that being enterprising does not end up exploiting the resources such as those mentioned in the SDGs just to achieve maximum profitability for businesses?
Name of questioner: Psyche Cambo (City College of Cagayan de Oro)
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In today’s fast-changing world, how can an enterprising mindset help young professionals or students turn everyday challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth?
Name of questioner: TIC_122240041_Jefri
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Q1. How can ASEAN governments strengthen monitoring and transparency in ocean resource management to ensure sustainability?
Q2. How can education and training for coastal communities enhance their awareness and ability to adopt circular economy practices?
Name of questioner: Randel Cells
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As a youth leader and education graduate, I’m interested in how Islamic philanthropy can also invest in human capital development. How can these initiatives be aligned with the economic pillars of the SDGs to empower young people and communities through education and sustainable livelihoods?
Name of questioner: Julito B. Ygonia Jr
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How can Islamic philanthropy be better utilized to address global issues such as poverty, education, and healthcare in both Muslim and non-Muslim contexts?
Name of questioner: Dr. Marvin C. Lofranco
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How can the integration of SDGs be strengthened in the classroom?
All audience are also welcome to ask question in this forum. Thank you.
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