Sustainable Entrepreneurship Development Strategy for Achieving SDGs: Insight from Islamic Boarding Schools Business Units in Times of Crisis

This paper explores the crisis management strategies and contributions of Islamic Boarding School Business Units (IBS-BUs) in Indonesia toward sustainable entrepreneurship and the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Drawing on qualitative research and thematic content analysis of interviews with IBS- BU managers, the findings reveal practical insights for IBS-BUs, highlighting human-centered strategies such as strengthening faith, fostering an innovative and agile workplace, maintaining constant coordination, cultivating employee loyalty, and prioritizing entrepreneurial skills. These strategies enable IBS-BUs to overcome challenges, achieve resilience, and sustain their businesses. Moreover, the study demonstrates how IBS-BUs can contribute to specific SDGs including SDGs 1, 4, 8, 10, and 17. By aligning their practices with the SDGs, IBS-BUs can actively engage in sustainable entrepreneurship and address societal, ethical, economic, and ecological objectives. This research bridges a knowledge gap by providing a novel theoretical framework for the development of IBS-BUs and their potential as agents of sustainable change.