Pathology of Local Governance in Iran Case Study: Rural Areas of Zanjan Province

Mousavi, Sayed Mohammad

doi:10.30473/ipom.2022.64357.4635

Document Type : Survey

Author

Sayed Mohammad Mousavi

Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30473/ipom.2022.64357.4635

Abstract

Nowadays, good governance is used on a wide scale from the local to the international level. Meanwhile, the local level is of particular importance. Considering the characteristics, such as the principle of decentralization, democratic structure, local and non-governmental planning, decision-making, increasing the role of non-governmental organizations and civil society, paying attention to the common interests of the people, distributing opportunities, and establishing social and geographical justice, increase the efficiency of the local government which can be considered a good and efficient example of good governance due to its special nature and functions. In this perception, decentralization (one of the pillars of the national government) is the most important and main goal of the local government in achieving good governance. The lack of good governance in the country, especially in rural areas, can be the source of many social problems in society. In the present study, an attempt has been made to investigate and evaluate the reasons for the failure of local governance in Iran in the rural areas of Zanjan Province. Descriptive-analytical method, field research, and survey method were used. The statistical population of the research consists of rural areas of the province. The sampling method is random and the sample size is 200 villages and the data collection tool is a questionnaire. Its validity was assessed by governors and district governors and its reliability was 0.84 using Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software. The results showed that there is a direct and significant relationship between the limitations of rural areas and their failure. This relationship was confirmed by the intensity of the effect of 0.667.

Keywords

20.1001.1.2322522.1401.10.4.3.8

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Pathology of Local Governance in Iran Case Study: Rural Areas of Zanjan Province

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Volume 10, Issue 40 - Serial Number 40November 2022Pages 53-70

Volume 10, Issue 40 - Serial Number 40
November 2022
Pages 53-70