Mass housing is the public demand from the government.

The scientific-specialized meeting entitled "Strategies for addressing the Housing Supply Crisis" was held with the presence of Mr. Rouhollah Akbari, Special Assistant to the Minister and Secretary of the Committee of Housing of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, as the scientific director, Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sharifzadegan, Professor at Shahid Beheshti University and former Minister of Welfare and Social Security, and Dr. Abolfazl Norouzi, Advisor to the Minister and Director General of the Housing Economy Office of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, as speakers.

Promoting Smart Growth: A Strategic Approach to Nurturing Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Iran

Economic growth is a fundamental driver of national prosperity, leading to improvements in per capita income, living standards, and national strength. Iran's development plans, such as the twenty-year vision and the sixth development plan, underscore the importance of achieving high and sustainable economic growth. To realize this goal, it is essential to carefully evaluate the factors influencing economic growth and formulate appropriate policies to address them.

Dust and Air Pollution Crisis

The phenomenon of airborne dust particles as pollutants has detrimental implications for regions exposed to it. The challenges posed by dust and sandstorms are manifold, including weak environmental diplomacy in addressing transboundary environmental risks, overlapping responsibilities of government agencies, the growth of domestic dust emission sources influenced by deficiencies in water resource management, a lack of understanding of the interconnectedness of gradual disasters such as drought, desertification, land degradation, and dust storms, and the adoption of reactive rather than proactive approaches.

Artificial Intelligence and its role in the Development of Financial Systems and Budgeting

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative technology, extensively studied and developed over the past seven decades. Its growing prominence has rendered it an indispensable tool for governments worldwide. While AI's potential to enhance decision-making power and quality remains an ongoing area of inquiry, its application in certain policy domains, such as public budget drafting, has received limited attention. This paper delves into the untapped potential of AI in budget allocation, a critical aspect of financial policy.

The Role of Universities in the Governance and Development of the Country; The Duality of Research-Centric or Problem-Centric

The conference at the Center for Development and Foresight Research titled “The Role of Universities in the Governance and Development of the Country; The Duality of Research-Centric or Problem-Centric” addressed the role of universities in the governance and development of a country. It is stated that universities have four main responsibilities: educating and training specialized human resources, advancing the frontiers of knowledge, providing services to society, and promoting societal culture.

The Role of Knowledge-Based Companies in the Development of the National Economy

The conference titled “The Role of Knowledge-Based Companies in the Development of the National Economy” was held at the Center for Development Research and Foresight to discuss the role of knowledge-based companies in the country's development. The speakers at the conference emphasized the importance of knowledge-based companies for Iran's economic future, due to factors such as sanctions, the country's economic structure, and its geographical location.

The Role of Knowledge-Based Models in Improving Food Security in Iran

The conference titled “The Role of Knowledge-Based Models in Improving Food Security in Iran” at the Center for Development Research and Foresight brought together experts to discuss the critical issue of food security in the country. The conference highlighted the challenges facing Iran's agricultural sector and explored potential solutions.

Hydrogen as a Key Enabler of Iran's Future Energy Economy

Could hydrogen be the key to unlocking Iran's clean energy future? That's the question experts tackled at the recent conference titled “Hydrogen as a Key Enabler of Iran's Future Energy Economy” hosted by the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF).

The 205th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the 205th Expert Scientific Meeting of the CDRF was held under the title 'Requirements and Challenges of Using the Public-Private Partnership Approach in Investment for Production'.

The 204th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the 204th Expert Scientific Meeting of the CDRF was held on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, under the title 'The Government's Orientation in Fulfilling the 1404 Slogan (Investment for Production).

The 203rd Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the 203^rd expert scientific meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “Analysis and Review of the Budget of State-Owned Enterprises in 1404 (2025-2026).” In this meeting, Mehdi Bagheri, former Head of State-Owned Enterprises, the Civil Servants Pension Fund (CSPF), and Public Institutions Affairs of the Plan and Budget Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran (PBO), served as the scientific chair of the meeting. Additionally, Hassan Khoshpour, former Head of State-Owned Enterprises Affairs of the PBO, and Mohammad Nasir Arab Nosratabadi, Head of the State-Owned Enterprises and Non-Governmental Public Institutions Group of the PBO, participated as the keynote speakers, presenting their viewpoints.

The 202nd Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the fifth international meeting and the 202^nd expert scientific meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “The Impacts of Land Degradation and Climate Change on Iran's Economic and Social Development.” In this meeting, Mostafa Mohaghegh, Senior Coordinator of the United Nations Asian and Pacific Center for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM), served as the scientific chair of the meeting. In addition, Farzam Pourasghar Sangachin, a researcher and expert in the field of environment, and Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, Chief of Disaster Risk Reduction at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), participated as keynote speakers, presenting their viewpoints.

The 201st Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the eleventh session of the series entitled “The Future Outlook of Iran” and the 201^st meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “A Critical Assessment of the Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Horizon of 1404 AH.”

The 198th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the eighth session of the “Future Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran” series and the 198^th meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “Oil in Iran’s Vision.” In this meeting, Ali Agha-Mohammadi, Head of the Economic Group of the Office of the Supreme Leader and non-ex officio member of the Expediency Discernment Council of the System, served as the scientific chair of the meeting. Additionally, Asghar Ebrahimi Asl, former Deputy Minister of Oil during the ninth, tenth, and eleventh administrations, and Mohammad Reza Akbari, faculty member at the Petroleum Faculty of Amirkabir University of Technology and Head of the Governance Working Group for General Energy Policies of the Expediency Discernment Council of the System, participated as keynote speakers, presenting their viewpoints.

The 197th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the seventh session in the series of meetings titled “The Future Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran” and the 197^th meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “The Role of Technology Development in Iran's Civil Vision.”

The 194th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the fifth session of the “Future Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran” series and the 194^th expert scientific meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “The Vision of Demographic Changes and Urban Society.”

The 199th Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the ninth session of the series entitled “The Future Outlook of Iran” and the 199^th expert scientific meeting of the CDRF was held under the title “Agriculture in the Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

The 192nd Expert Scientific Meeting of the Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) was held.

According to the Public Relations Office of the CDRF, the 192^nd Expert Scientific Meeting of the CDRF was held under the title "Wildfires in the Zagros Forests: Challenges and Policy Recommendations."

In this meeting, Farrokh Masjedi, Special Representative of the Head of the Plan and Budget Organization of the Islamic Republic of Iran (PBO) for the Preservation and Restoration of the Zagros Forests, served as the scientific chair of the meeting. Additionally, Mehrdad Akbarian, Representative of the Natural Resources and Watershed Management Organization, and Reza Siah Mansour, a faculty member at the Agricultural and Natural Resources Research and Education Center of Lorestan Province, participated as keynote speakers, presenting their viewpoints.