In collaboration with Payame Noor University and Iranian Geography and Urban Planning Association

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 M.Sc. Student in Geography and Rural Planning, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

2 Associate Professor in Department of Geography, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Mashhad, Iran

10.30473/psp.2025.70973.2723

Abstract

Good governance is a novel approach to development that emerged in response to the inefficiency of previous mechanisms, promoted by developed countries and international institutions. This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by rural managers in achieving good governance in Tabadkan District, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology using both documentary and field data. The statistical population of this research comprises villages with village councils (Dehyaris) in Tabadkan District, Mashhad County. The sample size was calculated as 304 households, using Cochran's formula with a 0.06 error level. Data analysis was conducted using one-sample t-tests, linear regression, and Friedman tests. The results indicate that the average of all good governance variables in the studied villages is above 3, demonstrating a favorable situation. However, the environmental variable, with an average of 3.28, presents the most significant challenge, while the economic variable, with an average of 2.92, poses the least challenge for rural managers. Friedman test results confirmed the significant impact of all obstacle indices (with a significance level of less than 0.05) on achieving good governance. Based on the average ranks, the "neglect of village road networks" index (average rank 12.23) was identified as the most critical obstacle, and the "non-payment of village council insurance" index (average rank 5.25) as the least critical obstacle from the respondents' perspective. Furthermore, regression analysis revealed that public participation significantly influences the reduction of obstacles and challenges faced by rural managers

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