نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
1 شهرستان اردبیل- خیابان جانبازان، قدس 11 ساختمان سپید پلاک 19 طبقه 3
2 دانشکده علوم اجتماعی- گروه علوم انسانی-دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی واحد خلخال
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Context and Purpose: This study aims to identify the domains of influence and the challenges faced by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Ardabil Province—a region endowed with rich natural and cultural resources yet confronted with significant environmental, economic, and social challenges. The theoretical framework of the research was formed based on the integration of approaches of social capital, empowerment, environmental justice, participatory governance, and social innovation for the people within the framework of laws of the people and for the people.
Methodology: A qualitative approach was employed, drawing on semi-structured interviews with 20 NGO activists, government officials, and local experts. Data were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis.
Findings: The findings showed that the provincial councils are active in eight main areas including social harms, poverty alleviation, health, environment, economy, local development, governance and policy-making, and cultural change, and act as facilitators of sustainable development. However, these organizations face structural and legal, cultural and social, executive and managerial, technological and infrastructural challenges, and weak networking.
Conclusion: The results of the study have important implications for policymakers and managers of cement factories, including the need to strengthen legal frameworks, secure sustainable financing, build managerial and technological capacity, and promote genuine community participation. This study, while filling the gap in systematic studies on Ardabil cement factories, provides a conceptual model for analyzing and improving their performance in other regions.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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