Islamic entrepreneurship opportunities in Lamongan Regency: Integrating local economic potential, business-enabling conditions, and business performance

Ahmad Afan Fauzi; M. Adhi Prasnowo

doi:10.67964/5b9wpp07

Authors

Ahmad Afan Fauzi Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif, Sidoarjo, Indonesia Author
M. Adhi Prasnowo Universitas Maarif Hasyim Latif, Sidoarjo, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.67964/5b9wpp07

Keywords:

Islamic entrepreneurship, Agro-maritime economy, Lamongan Regency, Pesantren entrepreneurship, Local batik

Abstract

The agricultural, fisheries, trade, and manufacturing sectors make Lamongan Regency a relevant setting for examining Islamic entrepreneurship opportunities. This study aims to map these opportunities by connecting the regional economic structure, business-enabling conditions, and evidence of practices related to Sharia principles. It employs descriptive analysis of secondary statistics and an integrative literature review. The findings show that Lamongan’s gross regional domestic product (GRDP) reached approximately IDR 56.11 trillion in 2025, with real growth of 5.40%, while agriculture, trade, and manufacturing accounted for 62.45% of the regional economy. The literature indicates that entrepreneurial marketing, financing, halal certification, skills, and leadership are associated with different dimensions of business performance. This study contributes an analytical framework that distinguishes productive capacity, business-enabling conditions, and business outcomes and sustainability. The framework helps identify economic opportunities while emphasizing that sectoral potential alone does not establish firm-level profitability, sustainability, or Sharia compliance.

Abstrak

Potensi ekonomi berbasis pertanian, perikanan, perdagangan, dan industri pengolahan menjadikan Kabupaten Lamongan relevan untuk mengkaji peluang kewirausahaan Islam. Penelitian ini bertujuan memetakan peluang tersebut dengan menghubungkan struktur ekonomi daerah, kondisi pendukung usaha, dan bukti praktik yang berkaitan dengan prinsip syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis deskriptif statistik sekunder dan tinjauan literatur integratif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa produk domestik regional bruto (PDRB) Lamongan pada 2025 mencapai sekitar Rp56,11 triliun dengan pertumbuhan riil sebesar 5,40%, sementara pertanian, perdagangan, dan industri pengolahan menyumbang 62,45% terhadap perekonomian daerah. Literatur menunjukkan bahwa pemasaran kewirausahaan, pembiayaan, sertifikasi halal, keterampilan, dan kepemimpinan berkaitan dengan berbagai dimensi kinerja usaha. Penelitian ini berkontribusi melalui kerangka analisis yang membedakan kapasitas produktif, kondisi pendukung usaha, serta hasil dan keberlanjutan usaha. Kerangka tersebut membantu mengidentifikasi peluang ekonomi sekaligus menegaskan bahwa potensi sektoral belum membuktikan profitabilitas, keberlanjutan, atau kepatuhan syariah pada tingkat perusahaan.

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