Title: President Pezeshkian Outlines Vision for Governance: Justice, Integration, and Public Participation
In a significant address, President Masoud Pezeshkian articulated the core principles guiding his administration’s approach to governance, emphasizing justice, bureaucratic efficiency, and public collaboration as the cornerstones of national progress.
Justice as a Managerial Imperative
President Pezeshkian stated that discord and inefficiency often stem from injustice. He asserted that within systems like healthcare, services must be delivered equally to all citizens, without distinction based on class, race, or gender.
“Justice is the primary principle in service delivery and the foundation of all public trust and the sustainability of the management system,” the President declared. He warned that if discrimination exists in the distribution of resources, public cooperation and development would be undermined.
He further elaborated that justice is not merely a moral concept but a “managerial necessity.” He defined a fair system as one where rewards and opportunities are distributed based on merit and need, rather than influence or social standing.
Overcoming Bureaucratic Silos
The President identified the second key principle as improving inter-sectoral relations. He critiqued the current administrative structures for creating isolated, independent mechanisms that reduce overall efficiency.
“We are faced with siloed structures,” President Pezeshkian observed. “Each ministry or organization only looks at its own domain and lacks a systemic view for solving problems, leading to a waste of time and resources.” He highlighted the need to redefine processes, using the example of an entrepreneur having to approach multiple organizations with redundant paperwork for a single permit. His administration is focused on transforming this disjointed administrative chain into a unified workflow.
Empowering Public Participation
President Pezeshkian firmly established public participation as the third pillar of his governance model. He stressed that the presence of people in decision-making is a prerequisite for the success of state policies.
“The government has a duty to solve society’s problems in cooperation with producers, industrialists, traders, and guild activists,” he said. “Decision-making in a closed environment, without dialogue with the people, will not yield effective results.”
He explained that just as in healthcare, where 75% of public health is related to lifestyle and only 25% to the medical structure, the solutions to social issues largely lie within society and its producers. The government’s role, he clarified, is that of a facilitator and infrastructure builder.
Strengthening Local Governance
Outlining a practical step, the President announced coordination with provincial governors to establish localized councils. These councils will be tasked with examining and addressing public concerns at the grassroots level.
“Governors must play the role of the president in their own provinces and listen to the people’s concerns,” he directed. He added that in areas where mosques are the center of social communication, their capacity can be utilized, while in other areas, non-governmental organizations can fulfill this role.
To maintain a direct line with the economic sector, the President confirmed that his administration holds regular monthly meetings with chambers of commerce, entrepreneurs, and industry managers to strengthen ties with investors and industrialists.