Investigation and Evaluation of Urban Management Position in Iran Based on Indicators Good Governance (Case Study: Karaj City)

Authors

• ehsan danesfar ¹
• manoochehr tabibiyan ²
• maryam moinifar ³

¹ Ph.D. Student in Urban Planning, Department of Urban Planning, Qazvin Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

² Professor, Qazvin Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

³ Assistant Professor, Department of Urban Planning, Qazvin Faculty of Urban Planning and Architecture, Qazvin Branch, Qazvin Islamic Azad University, Qazvin, Iran.

10.30495/jzpm.2022.4325

Abstract

The model of urban governance as an alternative to the traditional model of urban governance emphasizes the transition from formal structures as the center of decision-making to the role of civil society in the exercise of democratic rights and the performance of duties. This research is a descriptive-analytical study that aims to investigate and evaluate the status of urban management in Iran based on good governance indicators in Karaj. Data collection was done through field and library studies. The statistical population includes a group of urban planning experts who were selected by snowball sampling 30 people. Factor analysis, T-test, and ANP integrated analysis model were used for data analysis using SPSS and ANP software. The findings of the study showed that the good governance of the city with a coefficient of T 1.344 is moderate based on the needs and desires of the citizens. Also, the security index (with a coefficient of T = 7.938) and the rule of law (with a coefficient of T = 7.490) scored the highest. In this regard, the indicators of adherence of city management to the customs and traditions of the city with a coefficient of importance of 0.956; Gender justice in the city with a coefficient of importance of 0.962; And the ability to strengthen indigenous and local mechanisms with a coefficient of importance of 0.968 have been more effective in good urban governance than other indicators. According to the ANP model, transparency indicators (C); efficiency and effectiveness (E); responsibility and accountability (F); Consequently, it is necessary to achieve good urban governance, strengthen grassroots organizations, strengthen competitive environment, transparency, strengthen executive and planning mechanisms, and eliminate bureaucracy.

Keywords

• Urban Management
• good governance
• Participation
• Urban Management Position
• Karaj City

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