The Role of an Effective Business Environment in Economic Growth and Inflation Control: Approaches and Policy Recommendations

The specialized conference titled “The Role of an Effective Business Environment in Economic Growth and Inflation Control: Approaches and Policy Recommendations” was recently held. The conference was attended by several notable figures, including Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Bijandi, a former member of the academic board and deputy of education and entrepreneurship of the Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research, who served as the scientific director. Other attendees included Dr. Ali Davari, an associate professor of entrepreneurship at the University of Tehran, and Dr. Amir Sayyah, the head of the National Center for Business Environment Studies, Monitoring, and Improvement of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, who both served as scientific speakers. The conference aimed to discuss approaches and policy recommendations for creating an effective business environment to promote economic growth and control inflation.

Public-Private Partnerships in Land Development: Key Figures Discuss Pressing Issues

In the specialized conference titled "The Model of Public-Private Partnership in Land Development", it is stated that Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are essential for meeting the world's infrastructure needs, but face challenges such as financing, maintenance, and planning. Governments play a crucial role in PPPs by fostering a collaborative environment, building capacity, and providing transparent policy-making and necessary financial resources. In Iran, PPPs are still in their early stages, and the government needs to address challenges such as lack of interest from executive agencies and absence of a comprehensive approach.

CDRF Conference Discusses Planning-oriented Governance for Water, Food, and Farmer's Livelihood Security

The Center for Development Research and Foresight (CDRF) held a conference on planning-oriented governance for water, food, and farmer's livelihood security. The conference speakers discussed the importance of agriculture in land use planning, the three pillars of food security, and global challenges to food security. They also defined land use planning and food sovereignty, and emphasized the importance of sustainable farming practices.

The CDRF conference highlighted the critical role of agriculture and food security in land use planning. The speakers discussed the challenges to food security and the need for sustainable farming practices. They also emphasized the importance of empowering producers and consumers with control over the production, distribution, and consumption of food.

The Leading Development Agency: A Prerequisite for the Orderly Development of the Country

Iran might be looking to a new approach to development. The recent conference at the Center for Development Research and Foresight in tandem with the University of Tehran's Faculty of Governance titled "The Leading Development Agency: A Prerequisite for the Orderly Development of the Country" addressed the significance of a super agency with more power and a sharper focus than existing government bodies.

SMEs and Strategies to Overcome Barriers: The Role of Strategically-Aligned and Geographically-Proximate Countries

An international meeting held on April 24, 2024, at the Center for Development Research and Foresight, brought together experts to discuss the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for economic growth and job creation, with a particular focus on the role of strategically-aligned and geographically-proximate countries. The meeting, titled "SMEs and Strategies to Overcome Barriers: The Role of Strategically-Aligned and Geographically-Proximate Countries," was led by Aidin Salamzadeh, the vice dean of the faculty of business management at the University of Tehran, who welcomed professor Galina Shirokova, the director of the Center for Strategic Entrepreneurship at HSE University of Saint Petersburg, Morteza Mohammadi Zanjireh, a faculty member at Imam Khomeini International University, and 17 university professors from St Petersburg University, Moscow State University, University of Calgary, and University of Notre Dame.