A Good Governance Model Based on Open Policy-Making in Agricultural Industries

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to design a comprehensive model of good governance based on open policy-making in Iran's agricultural industries. Methodology: This research was conducted qualitatively using an exploratory approach. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 experts, including agricultural managers, directors of agricultural cooperatives, and university faculty members. Participants were purposefully selected based on criteria such as a minimum of ten years of managerial experience or teaching in the agricultural sector. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis, involving coding and categorization of themes. Findings: The findings identified five overarching themes of good governance in Iran's agricultural industries: accountability, transparency, rule of law, participation, and modernization. These themes included 22 organizing themes and several basic themes. Key components included accountability in resource management, transparency in laws and statistics, adherence to the rule of law in sustainable policymaking, active stakeholder participation, and modernization through the adoption of advanced technologies. Conclusion: The results confirm that good governance in Iran's agricultural sector requires a focus on principles of transparency, accountability, and participation. The conceptual framework presented in this study offers policymakers and decision-makers practical insights to address existing challenges and promote sustainable development through improved governance structures and processes.