Document Type : Original Article
Author
Assistant Professor, Institute for Trade Studies and Research (ITSR), Tehran. Iran.
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to develop a network governance framework for regulating priority goods markets, integrating factors, actors, strategies, and requirements into an innovative and effective approach.
Research method: Conducted with an interpretive stance, an exploratory–applied orientation, and a descriptive–exploratory purpose, the research employed semi structured interviews with 20 managerial and academic experts, content analysis of 25 qualitative sources, and a review of relevant documents and regulations. Snowball sampling was applied, and thematic analysis was performed in NVivo software.
The findings: The qualitative data analysis revealed 329 basic themes and 13 organizing themes, covering domains such as planning and management, information, oversight, macroeconomic indicators, diversity of actors, functional areas and network policy making levels, strategies, legal and informational infrastructures, human resources, financing, network management and support, multi-level control, economic efficiency, endogenous empowerment, and strengthening public trust. These themes were organized into five overarching components: “Market Regulation Issues,” “Market Regulation Networking,” “Requirements,” “Network Deployment and Activation,” and “Outcomes and Impacts.”
Conclusion: The proposed framework—achieved through integrating regulatory approaches with network governance—offers a practical roadmap for competent institutions. It emphasizes the development of information technology and digital government, empowerment of citizens and trade associations, active stakeholder participation, protection of security and privacy, creation of analytical dashboards, and enhancement of transparency and accountability. Together, these measures facilitate a sustainable transition from a policy driven to a governance driven approach.
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