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The purpose of this research is to solve the problem of financing export-oriented MSMEs affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, by exploring and building Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) model. The research method used is qualitative. The data sources used are of the secondary type in the form of journal articles, books, reports from the government, national news websites, and other relevant sources that have previously been accessed and downloaded. The data analysis technique uses descriptive analysis, by analyzing the reference sources that have been collected and then integrated with the research argument. The results show that CWLS model has the potential to be an alternative source of new funding that is safe, easy, and risk-free for export-oriented MSMEs actors affected by the pandemic. Other findings show that the potential for cash waqf that can be explored in Indonesia reaches IDR. 13.9 trillion per year, so it has the opportunity to finance as many as 27,800 new export-oriented MSMEs. In addition, the value of the use of waqf funds is quite large, reaching IDR. 1.3 trillion with a two-year tenor. This value is sufficient to finance social development projects such as mosques or schools.

The aim of this paper is to examine the role of Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk (CWLS) in economic development and trade in Indonesia. This research is motivated by the fact that there is still limited financing to economic development in Indonesia as well as trade financing. The research based on a qualitative methodology using the data from scientific journals and paper in the field of Cash Waqf, including CWLS. The results cash waqf in several countries has been used for beneficiaries. Especially for CWLS, it consists of 2 types, namely wakaf sukuk and retail waqf sukuk. For waqf sukuk, the proceeds of the waqf have been channelled to finance the construction of the retina center and glaucoma center at the hospital. Meanwhile, retail waqf sukuk are used by each nazir to finance the program. This research shows that CWLS is proven to play a role in economic development, particularly infrastructure. The infrastructure that has been built is in the health sector. CWLS can also be an alternative source of funds with low-cost of fund which in turn enables the Eximbank/ECA to extend trade financing to the cooperative with competitive price. However, there are some action need to be taken, i.e (i) conduct socialization regarding CWLS to improve public awareness and enlarge the wakif base and (ii) issue DSN regulations regarding CWLS. JEL Classification: F13, F63, P33 How to Cite: Tanjung, H., & Windiarto, A. (2021). Role of Cash Waqf Linked Sukuk in Economic Development and International Trade. Signifikan: Jurnal Ilmu Ekonomi , 10 (2) , 275-290. https://doi.org/10.15408/sjie.v10i2.20493.