Policy network analysis in participatory natural resource management (Case study of Hablehroud watershed)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 PhD student in Agricultural Education and Extension, University of Tehran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Extension, Faculty of Economics and Agricultural Development, University of Tehran

3 Professor, Department of Education and Extension, Faculty of Economics and Agricultural Development, University of Tehran

4 university of Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Extension, Faculty of Economics and Agricultural Development, University of Tehran

Abstract

Abstract:
Natural resource management in Iran follows a hierarchical structure that has different scales at different levels and at each level different actors are involved. In order to achieve consistent participatory management, all organizational actors need coherence. Achieve organizational balance and careful analysis of the policy network in participatory natural resource management. (SNA) Social networking analysis approach , this study analysis organizational cohesion and policy network in participatory natural resource management for 37 institutions related to participatory natural resource management in Hablehroud watershed. The results showed that the intermediate centrality of the four institutions of the Organization of Wars, Rangelands and Watershed Management, Environmental Protection, Ministry of Jihad Agriculture, Ministry of Interior has high control and mediation power. Given the key role of institutions such as NGOs in educating, raising awareness and empowering the local community, this is one of the major challenges facing achieving participatory management in the Hableh River watershed. Institutions such as the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labor and Social Welfare should also have higher interaction and communication with other related organizations in this field.

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Iranian Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development Research

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 15 June 2021

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