Improving the strategic model of governance of local affairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Subject Areas : Public Policy In Administration

mohammad amirabadi ¹ , seyedjavad amini ²

1 - PhD student, strategic management major of the university and National Defense and Strategic Research Institute
2 - Associate Professor, University and Higher Research Institute of National Defense and Strategic Research

Received: 2022-07-03 Accepted : 2022-11-05 Published : 2022-09-23

Keywords: local affairs, Islamic Republic of Iran, governance of local affairs, : governance, policy making,

Abstract :

Background: The field of politics and its related issues are changing and expanding, how to govern according to the ideal governance criteria has become more important and is being considered in various fields including legislation, public policymaking and related sciences. Objective: The present research was conducted with the aim of providing a strategic plan for the governance of local affairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran and improving its model. Methods: The present research method is of mixed type. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are used in mixed research. Thematic analysis strategy was used in the qualitative part of this research. In the quantitative part, SWAT analysis was used to select the optimal strategy. In the qualitative part of the research, the statistical population is university professors who are familiar with the subject of local governance, as well as representatives of the Islamic Council, representatives of city and village Islamic councils, mayors, governors and governors. The sampling method is based on snowball until theoretical saturation. The statistical population in the quantitative phase of the research is all experts and professors in the field of local governance, members of parliament, city council and officials of the Ministry of Interior, which does not have an exact figure. Findings: Based on the findings of the research, the dimensions of the strategic planning of local governance in the Islamic Republic of Iran include local policy making, law-based local governance, fair distribution of resources in the country, clear accountability, participatory management, decentralization and decentralized planning, building trust and social harmony, strengthening infrastructures. Cultural and social are providing the context for local investment and cultural interactions that lead to the consequences of national power, economic growth and gaining international credit. Based on SWAT analysis and prioritization, among the proposed strategies, SO strategies are chosen as the best strategy for governing local affairs in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The emphasis of the strategies of the SO team is to make the most of the opportunities that are available to it by providing implementation solutions while using the strengths. Conclusion: The formation of local governments and local organizations is in the administrative-management structure of governments. Social, political or economic development becomes real and meaningful only when they start from the lowest level of society. 

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