The Survey of Compliance of Iran Urban Management in Relation to the Principles of Urban Good Governance (The Case Study: the city of Kongavar)

Abstract

Urban Good Governance” is the concept is connected with both the responsibility of the government and a citizen's commitment, and on the one hand, as a process that is based on interaction is formed between the organizations and institutions of the city administration, and on the other hand between non-governmental organizations and civil society organizations. In the present situation of our country, there is not coherent theoretical framework for existing urban management. So, it is necessary to think concerning creating new structures to change in urban management methods. In the meantime, urban good governance as one of the least costly and most effective and sustainable means of management practices is necessary to achieving sustainable development of each territory. In this regard, this paper, by descriptive-analytic method, and the theoretical discussions were gathered through library studies and documents. Also, the research is best used as the preparation a questionnaire, and the general comments of the residents of Kangavar city to complete the information. The results of this study show that urban management in the study area is not compatible with urban good governance principles and it is not suitable base on these indicators. The evaluation research suggests that the municipality and other government bodies do not have function well within the framework of the urban good governance. It is also clear that as more experienced, creative, and knowledgeable managers organize urban management, their performance is better and more useful in a variety of fields.

Keywords

• management
• urban management
• governance
• government
• urban government