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Moradi Chadegani D, Rabiei-Dastjerdi H, Asgari M H, Saboohi E, Amiri K, SalehiNajfabadi M. Assessment of the Overt and Covert Characteristics of Transparency Policy in the Esfahan Urban Administration System. IJAUP 2026; 36 (2)
URL: http://ijaup.iust.ac.ir/article-1-978-en.html
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Daryoush Moradi Chadegani *1 
, Hamidreza Rabiei-Dastjerdi2 , Mohammad Hosein Asgari3 , Effat Saboohi4 , Khatereh Amiri5 , Molud SalehiNajfabadi6
, Hamidreza Rabiei-Dastjerdi2 , Mohammad Hosein Asgari3 , Effat Saboohi4 , Khatereh Amiri5 , Molud SalehiNajfabadi6
1- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, AUI (Art University of Isfahan), Isfahan, Iran, Isfahan, Iran , D.moradi@aui.ac.ir
2- School of History and Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU),Dublin, Ireland
3- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, AUI (Art University of Isfahan), Isfahan, Iran
4- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University (Dolatabad Branch), Isfahan, Iran
5- , Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan)
6- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, AUI (Art University of Isfahan)
2- School of History and Geography, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dublin City University (DCU),Dublin, Ireland
3- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, AUI (Art University of Isfahan), Isfahan, Iran
4- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University (Dolatabad Branch), Isfahan, Iran
5- , Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan Branch (Khorasgan)
6- Urban Planning Department, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, AUI (Art University of Isfahan)
Abstract:
This paper examines the overt and covert features of transparency policy within the context of Urban Administration System, using a mixed-methods research design with a clear division of analytical paths. Quantitative methods are employed to investigate the overt characteristics of transparency policy as it operates in urban planning processes, focusing on observable patterns, instruments, indicators, and the formal orientations embedded in transparency-related planning policies. In parallel, qualitative methods are applied to explore the covert characteristics of transparency policy in urban planning decision-making, capturing latent meanings, implicit assumptions, and normative dimensions through systematic content analysis of policy and planning documents complemented by semi-structured expert interviews. The findings indicate that within urban decision-making and decision-taking processes, transparency policy is challenged by discontinuous policy interpretation, unclear allocation of participatory roles, outcome-oriented approaches, and the absence of a shared political language. The study identifies key factors for improving transparency policy quality in urban planning systems, including clarifying policy costs, reducing interpretive ambiguity, formulating coherent, consistent transparency commitments for policymakers, and adopting practical guidelines to support transparent urban decision-making processes.
Keywords: Transparency policy, Overt and covert dimensions of policy, Policy analysis, Public policy
Type of Study: Research Paper |
Subject:
Urban Managment
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