Presenting a model for promoting sustainable development policies based on small wins in Iran

Subject Areas : مدیریت

mahmoud rahmatollahi ¹ , Mehdi Mortazavi ² , Hamed Rahmani ³

1 - Department of Public Administration, Qazvin Branch, Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran
2 - دانشیار، موسسه آموزش عالی علمی- کاربردی جهاد کشاورزی، تهران، ایران
3 - دانشجوی دکتری دانشکده علوم انسانی، دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد علوم و تحقیقات تهران، تهران، ایران

Received: 2023-12-10 Accepted : 2024-10-09 Published : 2024-12-22

Keywords: policy, sustainable development, small wins, ,

Abstract :

Today, societies and countries strive for growth and development to achieve superiority over others. Sustainable development encompasses all aspects of growth that each society aims to realize based on its resources and circumstances. This research aims to create a model for advancing sustainable development policies in Iran, drawing from partial successes. The study employs an applied research method with a descriptive-survey approach. It involved ten influential specialists in policy implementation, with sampling continuing until theoretical saturation was reached. Utilizing a qualitative approach and classical grounded theory, data was collected through interviews, which were then coded and analyzed using the emergent (Glaser) method. The findings indicate that multiple factors influence the promotion of sustainable development policies. Based on the new concept of partial successes and extensive coding, six key factors—economic, social, cultural, strategic, environmental, and organizational—were identified, along with 18 sub-indicators. Iran has prioritized these factors to advance sustainable development. Developing countries, including Iran, consider these indicators crucial for formulating sustainable development policies to achieve this significant global objective.

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