Agricultural Sector Achieves Significant Growth, but Challenges Remain

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.

Land Capability Assessment

Environmental management is a crucial response to the crisis caused by rapid economic and social changes that affect the environment. Some of these challenges are global pollution, biodiversity loss, soil erosion, and urban sprawl. However, the pace of environmental monitoring, analysis, and planning has lagged behind the emergence of these problems.

The Model of Modern Productive Bio-Cities: A Facilitator for the Transition towards Islamic Urbanism

The physical infrastructure is recognized as a crucial component of national development. The generative bio-city concept offers a synergistic approach to addressing housing, employment, population, and lifestyle challenges within a socio-cultural framework. This model aims to address pressing issues such as land scarcity and ownership, providing affordable housing, achieving regional balance in land use, and preserving intimate and harmonious spaces within homes

The Future Study: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Evolution of Technological Developments

This research delves into the concept of the fourth industrial revolution, exploring its dimensions and multifaceted impacts across various domains. It examines the profound influence of technological advancements on the future of transportation, employment, and production while investigating the intricate relationship between technological developments and the water challenge. Additionally, it delves into the impact of technological advancements on agriculture and presents a comprehensive overview of the current state of the country's science, innovation, and technology sector. A thorough analysis of the country's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in relation to technological developments is also provided.

The Future Study: Macro Trends in the Energy Sector

This research delves into the energy trade landscape in global markets, with a particular focus on Iran's position within this dynamic arena. Drawing upon future studies and market analyses, the study examines the projected conditions of the global energy market, evaluating and analyzing key variables such as alternative energy sources to crude oil and natural gas, oil and gas production trends, and price fluctuations of crude oil and natural gas.

The Future Ahead: The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Technological Transformations

The main objective of this research is to examine and analyze the overall strategic direction of technological developments and to provide an overview of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the effects of technological developments in selected areas.

A Strategic Roadmap for Overcoming Barriers and Accelerating the Development of the Makran Beaches Development Plan

The strategic importance of the Makran coast is undeniable, yet its development remains disproportionately low. This disparity is attributed to a combination of internal and external factors, which are analyzed in this research.

Conducting a Meta-Analysis of Seventy Years of Development Planning in Iran for Application in the Formulation of the Seventh National Development Plan

The development plan in Iran has been shaped by the evolution of the plan itself, following an established planning procedure. A crucial factor for successful planning is the establishment of a shared understanding and consensus on regulations, which serve as a blueprint for the content and structure of the plan among ​policymakers and ​planners. Given the importance of this issue, and recognizing that the formulation of regulations will be a pivotal step in advancing the ​seventh development plan, this study aims to delineate and clarify the regulatory elements of this plan.

Optimal Model for the Establishment of Economic Activities in the Country

The various dimensions of economic, social, cultural, and environmental factors are essential for achieving sustainable development. Regional imbalances, inequalities, and significant challenges in the development process can arise from focusing only on economic growth in specific regions within a country. Hence, the distribution of economic activities across a territory should consider not only efficiency and economic advantage in different regions, but also other considerations and fundamental principles of spatial development. This study has developed a conceptual framework for determining the distribution of economic activities across a territory

Analysis of the regional input-output model for Iran

In the contemporary global landscape, the evolution of planning systems has instigated a widespread transition towards decentralization and regional planning, predicated on the unique capabilities and advantages inherent to each region. This necessitates the execution of regional analyses employing a diverse array of methodologies. The input-output model has emerged as a prevalent method in regional planning. As one of the most sophisticated techniques in economic accounting, the regional input-output model elucidates the pattern of interaction among economic activities within or across various regions.

Challenges and Future Trends in the Agricultural Sector in Iran

Agriculture plays a critical role in Iran's economy, providing employment for over 15% of the workforce. While the sector holds immense potential for growth and development, it also faces significant challenges. Identifying these challenges and their impact on the agricultural system is essential for policymakers and stakeholders to formulate effective and targeted policies that address both current and potential issues, thereby enhancing the sector's resilience and enabling it to achieve sustainable development goals.

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.

Maritime Development is a Key to Boast Economic Growth

The recent conference at the Center for Development Research and Foresight highlighted the growing importance of the maritime economy to the country's future. Experts and officials convened to discuss the potential of the seas and coasts to drive growth, create jobs, and address some of the country's long-term challenges.

Maritime Development is a Key to Boast Economic Growth

The recent conference at the Center for Development Research and Foresight highlighted the growing importance of the maritime economy to the country's future. Experts and officials convened to discuss the potential of the seas and coasts to drive growth, create jobs, and address some of the country's long-term challenges.

The Future of Iran: From an Economic Perspective

The Center for Development Research and Foresight hosted a pivotal conference titled “The Future of Iran: From an Economic Perspective” with the participation of leading economists and policymakers pointing out the persistent inflation, anemic growth, and deep-seated structural issues.

Iran's Water Crisis: A Looming Threat, Experts Warn

Iran's water crisis, long simmering beneath the surface, has reached a boiling point, according to experts who gathered at a conference titled “Iran's Water Crisis: A Looming Threat, Experts Warn” at the Center for Development Research and Foresight. The conference brought together leading figures in planning, development, economics, and water resource management to discuss the challenges and potential solutions to this pressing issue.

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.

Air Pollution: Challenges and Operational Solutions

Air pollution is a major threat facing the world today, with millions of deaths attributed to it each year, according to experts who convened at the scientific-specialized conference titled "Air Pollution: Challenges and Operational Solutions" at the Center for Development Research and Foresight.

Extraterrestrial Cultivation: Water and Food Security

In a move that could revolutionize its agricultural sector, Iran is setting its sights on extraterrestrial cultivation, aiming to tap into the water and soil resources of other countries to improve food security and expand its agricultural exports. This ambitious plan was discussed at the conference titled “Extraterrestrial Cultivation: Water and Food Security” at the Center for Development Research and Foresight.

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).