The Problems and Challenges of Rural Master Plans (RMPs) in Iran
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19456201 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mohsen Bakhshi (Isfahan University of Technology), Mohammad Sadegh Ebrahimi (0000-0003-3193-9726, Isfahan University of Technology, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 184-196 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Asia-Pacific Journal of Rural Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1018-5291 • E-ISSN: 2074-0131 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10185291251388280 |
| OpenAlex | W4416031698 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Iran’s rural development model, primarily centred on physical and infrastructural improvements, has been driven by the Rural Master Plans (RMPs) for over four decades. This study evaluates the challenges associated with RMPs, revealing that many rural managers and villagers remain unaware of the plans’ objectives and implementation processes. While RMPs exhibit strengths and opportunities that support an aggressive development strategy, they face significant weaknesses, particularly in addressing the economic and environmental dimensions. Villagers often perceive the plans as unsuitable, with insufficient focus on economic diversification and environmental sustainability. The findings indicate that RMPs have a limited impact on economic and environmental aspects compared to other dimensions, underscoring their functional shortcomings. To achieve sustainable rural development, RMPs must prioritise diversifying economic activities and integrating environmental considerations into planning and implementation processes
Rural area · Rural development · Sustainability · Sustainable development · Community and Sustainable Development · Gender, Education, and Development Issues · Rural development and sustainability
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |