journal of sustainable rural development

journal of sustainable rural development

The model of successful Developmental Intervention in the local governance system(Case study: The Selseleh Regional Development Plan)

Document Type : Research Paper

Author
Assistant Professor, Department of Cultural and Social Affairs, Faculty of Governance, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to enhance our understanding of the experiences and mechanisms of the Selseleh Regional Development Plan Intervention Model in Iran.
Methods: Adopting a phenomenological strategy to understand the existing experiences of the local people from an ethno-development perspective, as well as the factors contributing to a successful intervention, a series of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with managers and local communities, key actors involved in the development plan. The analysis of this qualitative data led to the extraction of several categorized themes.
Results: Obtained results show that local actors conceived the Selseleh Regional Development Plan (SRDP) as a successful Developmental Intervention Model in the local governance system. The key success elements of intervention principles in this study are identified as: a) participatory approach; b) development based on local capacities; c) the role of interface intervention institutions; d) the role of justice; e) incorporating cultural values; and f) taking the needs and demands of vulnerable people into account.
Conclusion: The study concludes that the success of Selseleh Regional Development Plan Intervention Model highlights the significance of the intervention approach in determining the success of the intervention outcomes. It emphasizes that the development observed in the study area is not solely the result of the intervention itself but rather the approach taken during the intervention process. These elements play a crucial role in shaping the success of developmental interventions within the local governance system.
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