Organizational Network Transformation for Rural Sustainability
Social Network Analysis of Iran’s Rural Development Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21475464 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Maryam HosseinYazdi (University of Tehran, corresponding author), Leila Avazpour (University of Tehran, corresponding author), Mehdi Ghorbani (0000-0001-6891-8369, University of Tehran), Sedigheh Ghafari (University of Tehran), Majid Rahimi (0000-0002-6796-4328, University of Tehran) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-18 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-26 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Public Administration (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0190-0692 • E-ISSN: 1532-4265 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01900692.2025.2584485 |
| OpenAlex | W4416722956 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 36 |
This study evaluates how Iran’s Rural Constellation Development and Prosperity Plan (RCDPP) transformed governance networks in Gachsaran County’s semi-arid rural areas. Using longitudinal Social Network Analysis (SNA) of 22 organizations, we observed increased network density (48% to 62.3%), reduced centralization (24.3% to 18.4%), and enhanced reciprocity (27.6% to 35.8%). These shifts reflect a transition from hierarchical to polycentric governance, fostering collaboration and resilience. Key stakeholders emerged as coordinators, enabling inclusive decision-making. The findings demonstrate SNA’s utility in policy evaluation and highlight the importance of decentralized, reciprocal networks for sustainable rural development in resource-constrained environments
Network analysis · Organizational network analysis · Rural development · Rural management · Social network analysis · Community and Sustainable Development · Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies · Rural development and sustainability
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |