Governance of Population and Family

Governance of Population and Family

Presenting a local model for enhancing the coherence of population policies through an institutional coordination approach and Islamic management

Document Type : Original Research Paper

Authors
abolfazl khoshsefat 1
Seyyed Abbas Ebrahimi 2
1 - PhD Student, Department of Policy and Public Policy, Faculty of Economics and Management, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Policy and Public Policy, Faculty of Economics and Management, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.
Abstract
Policy coherence in the demographic domain plays a pivotal role in the effectiveness of population policies and the achievement of national development goals. This qualitative study aims to identify the existing challenges to policy coherence in Iran’s population sector and propose actionable solutions. The harmony of population policies as a key factor in the success of demographic policies requires a coordinated and localized approach that simultaneously adapts to the cultural and institutional conditions of the country. This study was conducted with the aim of presenting a localized model for enhancing the coherence of demographic policies in Iran, based on an institutional coordination approach and Islamic management, using a qualitative method. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with relevant experts and officials and analyzed thematically to explore various aspects of the topic. The findings indicated that key components include strengthening coordinated institutional structures, clearly defining roles, implementing values and principles of Islamic management, and utilizing inter-sectoral interactive mechanisms, which play an important role in enhancing the coherence of demographic policies. The proposed model, while respecting the religious and cultural foundations of the country, provides a framework for effective coordination among institutions and can be a guide for policymakers in demographic planning.
Keywords
policy coherence
population policies
institutional coordination
Islamic management
indigenous model
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  • Receive Date 11 August 2025
  • Revise Date 16 October 2025
  • Accept Date 22 December 2025
  • Publish Date 21 December 2024