Identifying factors affecting the implementation of sustainable development policies with a focus on small wins in Iran

Subject Areas : Organizations

Mahmoud Rahmatollahi ¹ , mehdi mortazavi ² , Hamed Rahmani ³

1 - Department of Public Administration, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran
2 - Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Economics, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran.
3 - Department of Public Administration, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

Received: 2023-11-21 Accepted : 2024-04-01 Published : 2024-02-04

Keywords: Effective Indicators, Policy, Sustainable Development, Small Wins, Iran.,

Abstract :

The present study aimed to identify the factors influencing the implementation of sustainable development policies, with a specific focus on small wins in Iran. This applied and descriptive-survey study utilized a qualitative approach and employed the grounded theory method. Data collection involved interviews and the codification was conducted using the emerging (Glaserian) grounded-theory classical approach. the interview questions were meticulously developed based on a comprehensive review of the literature, and the collected data were coded using Strauss and Corbin’s (1998) paradigm model. The research population comprised specialists and experts who held influential roles in policy implementation, and they were selected using purposive and theoretical sampling. The sampling process continued until the data were theoretically saturated, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. the results of the study revealed the significant impact of various factors on the implementation of sustainable development policies. Notably, in line with the new concept of small wins and the principles of sustainable development, the study identified 36 indicators, which were categorized into drivers and inhibitors. Each main indicator encompassed six economic, social, cultural, strategic, environmental, and organizational factors, along with 18 sub-indicators. These findings underscore the importance of considering these indicators for formulating sustainable development policies and goals, particularly for developing countries like Iran, in order to achieve sustainable development on a global scale.

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