The Socio-Political Structure of Iranian Islamic Cities and the Role of Capacity Building in Achieving Good Governance with an Emphasize on the Production of Social Capital in Civil Society of Iran (A Critical View)

Authors

  • Mohammad Taqhi Razavian

  • Zohreh Fanni

  • Sahar Golchini

Keywords:

social-political; political culture; good governance; social capital; Iran

Abstract

Recent changes in globalization, whether in developed or developing countries, have made nations seek a new form of governance. The basis of these changes is to reform the intellectual, cultural, and political structure of nations and governments to establish democracy. This study is an attempt to illustrate the formation of the structure of states as a set of factors (government, people, politics, social, political and local institutions) and the importance of the role of the political culture in governance and civil political culture in achieving good governance, particularly in societies with a traditional system of governance, and it posits social capital as the unofficial and effective social norm of democracy in a society. This article also examines the history of centralized governance structure and cultural models in Iran and aims to create new attitudes toward removing structural obstacles and create sustainable communities and optimal management.

How to Cite

The Socio-Political Structure of Iranian Islamic Cities and the Role of Capacity Building in Achieving Good Governance with an Emphasize on the Production of Social Capital in Civil Society of Iran (A Critical View). (2020). Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 19(F4), 55-68. https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/3064

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The Socio-Political Structure of Iranian Islamic Cities and the Role of Capacity Building in Achieving Good Governance with an Emphasize on the Production of Social Capital in  Civil Society of Iran (A Critical View)

Published

2020-01-03

How to Cite

The Socio-Political Structure of Iranian Islamic Cities and the Role of Capacity Building in Achieving Good Governance with an Emphasize on the Production of Social Capital in Civil Society of Iran (A Critical View). (2020). Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 19(F4), 55-68. https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/3064