Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Tehran University
2 Progress Engineering Department, Faculty of Management, Economics and Progress Engineering,, University of Science and Technology
Abstract
The complex and multifaceted nature of development necessitates the involvement of various societal actors, including government agencies, the private sector, and civil society organizations, in the active engagement of planning and implementing development projects. Within the framework of development governance, government institutions and non-state actors (development stakeholders) collaborate to reach a consensus on decision-making. Although the implementation of these decisions begins with government agencies, it also involves the participation, oversight, and management of stakeholders who are affected by these decisions. Despite the development of comprehensive development plans in many countries, challenges in the formulation and implementation of these plans have often resulted in intangible outcomes. Therefore, this research aims to conduct a comparative study of development agencies in different countries in order to learn from their experiences in development leadership. The functions and roles of these agencies are categorized into five pillars: actors, drivers, policy instruments, regulatory mechanisms, and participation methods, with the goal of conceptualizing development governance.
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