Socio-Cultural Strategy

Socio-Cultural Strategy

Network Governance Model in the Thought of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei Using the Method of Thematic Analysis

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Department of Cultural Policy, NT.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
2 Department of Public Administration, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran(Corresponding Author).
3 Department of Strategic Management, Faculty of Strategic Management, National Defense University, Tehran, Iran.
4 Department of Cultural and Media management, SR.C., Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Network governance is the result of interactions between different actors in the field of governance. The purpose of this research is to present a model of network governance from the perspective of Ayatollah Khamenei. The research method is qualitative with an inductive approach. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. In order to extract basic themes, overarching themes, and organizing themes of all of Ayatollah Khamenei's statements, from the beginning of his presidency in the period from June 15, 1368 to the end of September 14, 1403, a total of 1,991 of his speeches and statements over the past 36 years were examined. The findings from content analysis included 1,306 basic themes, 48 ​​organizing themes, and 5 overarching themes. The results indicate that the network governance model from the perspective of the Supreme Leader has 5 main dimensions, including "prerequisites and context for the formation of network governance", "stages and process of network governance", "levels of network governance", "structures of network governance", and "factors for strengthening and stabilizing network governance".
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Volume 14, Issue 4 - Serial Number 58
Autumn 2025
Pages 1075-1138

  • Receive Date 02 January 2025
  • Revise Date 24 July 2025
  • Accept Date 24 July 2025