Strategic Studies of public policy

Strategic Studies of public policy

Policy Coherence Analysis of Energy Policies and Regulations in Iran

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors
Hossein Heirani 1
Fateme Ghomshe 2
1 Assistant Professor, Technology & Innovation Policy Studies Dep., National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP), Tehran, Iran.
2 Master of Science in Information Technology Management, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/sspp.2024.2036284.3685
Abstract
This research aims to analyze and evaluate the coherence of energy policies and regulations in Iran. The study examines energy policies and regulations' internal, horizontal, and vertical coherence. The research methodology includes content analysis of energy policy documents and a survey distributed among energy experts, policymakers, and energy sector specialists in Iran. The research results indicate that the internal policy coherence of the general energy policies and consumption pattern reform is acceptable. In contrast, the internal coherence of the general policies of the resilient economy in the energy sector is moderate. Additionally, the horizontal coherence between these three general policies is evaluated as weak. Finally, the vertical coherence of the Thirteenth Government's Transformation Document in the energy sector with general policies is also acceptable. Weak policy coherence at the level of policies within a policy package, such as the general policies of the resilient economy, as well as government programs and general policies, has led to contradictions in the executive policies of various governments in the energy sector and reduced efficiency and effectiveness in the implementation of government programs. Accordingly, it is suggested that internal policy coherence analysis be conducted in formulating each policy package at both macro and executive levels, as well as horizontal and vertical coherence to evaluate the coordination and integration of policies with other equivalent and higher-level policies. It is also recommended that energy policymaking bodies in the country review their policies based on this framework to enhance the integration and efficiency of macro and ...
Keywords
Energy Policy
Policy coherence
Energy sector
Energy macro-policies
Energy regulations

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Strategic Studies of public policy
Volume 14, Issue 52
Examination of solutions to solve the challenge of the country's energy imbalance"
Autumn 2024
Pages 156-183