دانشگاه اصفهان مطالعات وقف و امور خیریه 3115-7475 4 1 2026 03 21 The Effect of Coordination on the Successful Implementation of Charity Policies, Controlling for Other Factors تأثیر هماهنگی بر اجرای موفق خط‌مشی‌های خیریه‌ با کنترل سایر عوامل 85 112 30455 10.22108/ecs.2026.147798.1168 FA حبیب ا... طاهرپور کلانتری دانشیارگروه مدیریت دولتی، مؤسسۀ عالی آموزش و پژوهش برنامه‌ریزی، تهران، ایران شهلا حیدربیگی دانشجوی دکتری گروه مدیریت دولتی، مؤسسۀ عالی آموزش و پژوهش برنامه‌ریزی، تهران، ایران علی جهانگیری استادیار گروه مدیریت دولتی، مؤسسۀ عالی آموزش و پژوهش برنامه‌ریزی، تهران، ایران فرج ا... رهنورد استاد گروه مدیریت دولتی، مؤسسۀ عالی آموزش و پژوهش برنامه‌ریزی، تهران، ایران Journal Article 2025 12 16 Introduction The implementation of public policies is a complex process in which various actors—including governmental institutions, charities, and stakeholders—play a decisive role in determining success or failure. The quality of policy implementation, particularly in addressing social issues such as poverty and equitable development, serves as a key metric for assessing the efficacy of public administration. In this regard, charitable organizations—as nonprofit entities and flexible, inclusive instruments—play a significant role in poverty alleviation and the realization of social objectives through resource mobilization, service provision, and advocacy for vulnerable groups. However, the misuse of resources, mismanagement, money laundering, and numerous scandals in the charity sector have significantly eroded public trust, necessitating stronger accountability and regulation. Regulatory bodies have responded to these issues by increasing oversight and tightening regulations. Yet, the mere proliferation of laws and regulations has not guaranteed successful policy implementation. Reasons for this failure include the large and heterogeneous number of charities, a lack of coordination among them, and inadequate legal frameworks. Additionally, the existence of redundant and conflicting laws can lead to policy implementation conflicts and inconsistent outcomes within the system. These discrepancies hinder effective policy execution. In this context, coordination—defined as the management of dependencies and conflicts—has been identified as a critical factor for successful policy implementation. Its absence results in weak or failed policy execution. Therefore, this study aims to examine the impact of coordination on the successful implementation of charity policies while controlling for other influencing factors, seeking to identify the independent role of coordination in policy success. Coordination, as a continuous and multidimensional process, operates at vertical, horizontal, and cross-sectoral levels. Previous research indicates that coordination facilitates improved policy formulation, enhances administrative efficiency, and strengthens organizational performance. Factors such as policy awareness, adequate resources, managerial attitudes and professionalism, political influences, stakeholders, and the discretionary authority of implementers have also been recognized as controlling variables affecting policy implementation. Methodology This quantitative study is applied in purpose, follows a deductive approach, and employs a descriptive-causal and field-based method. The target population of this study consists of implementers and practitioners of charity laws, who were selected through non-random sampling based on expertise and availability. In the first phase of this research, the literature and background of the study were reviewed to design the questionnaire. A researcher-made questionnaire was developed and presented to experts in the fields of charities and policy-making. After validation, the finalized questionnaire was divided into two sections: demographic questions and five-point Likert-scale research questions. It was then distributed among experts from regulatory bodies responsible for implementing charity laws (including license-issuing authorities such as the Ministry of Interior, the Welfare Organization, the Endowments Organization, etc.). To confirm the reliability of the questionnaire, Cronbach's alpha was used. The obtained values were 0.943 for coordination, 0.870 for successful implementation, and 0.981 for control factors, all of which confirmed the questionnaire's reliability. Findings Factors Influencing Successful Policy Implementation (Excluding Coordination): Table 1. Extracted Factors Affecting Successful Policy Implementation Table 2. Examining the Impact of Factors Discussion and Conclusion In the first part of the study, eight factors (control variables) were identified, collectively explaining 75% of the variance. These factors include: Attention to credible theory, control, and supervision; Leadership; Enforcement guarantees; Rationality; Capability; Feasibility; Adequate resources; Complexity of laws. In the second part of the analysis, coordination plays a decisive role in the successful implementation of charity policies. Additionally, the other control factors also significantly influence the successful execution of these policies. Previous studies in Iran have rarely examined the individual roles of factors influencing successful policy implementation. This research focuses on the critical role of coordination, which, according to global studies, is fundamental to the success of policies, programs, and national development. While public policy research often emphasizes policy design, this study highlights the importance of coordination in implementation, drawing attention to real-world execution challenges. Successful policy implementation heavily depends on the quality of relationships among executing agencies, civil society, and the public. Coordination underscores the relational nature of policy execution, demonstrating how building trust and cooperation can transform policy implementation from a mere bureaucratic process into a meaningful collective effort. This insight helps policymakers consider not only policy design but also implementation mechanisms and coordination from the outset. By integrating these findings, policymakers can enhance both the formulation and execution of charity policies, ensuring greater effectiveness and public trust. Table 1. Extracted Factors Affecting Successful Policy Implementation هدف پژوهش حاضر بررسی تأثیر هماهنگی بر اجرای موفق خط‌مشی خیریه‌ها با کنترل سایر عوامل است. پژوهش حاضر به لحاظ هدف کاربردی، از لحاظ روش توصیفی-علّی و میدانی است. ابزار جمع‌آوری اطلاعات پرسشنامۀ پژوهشگرساخته است و جامعۀ آماری پژوهش را مجریان و دست‌اندرکاران آشنا به خط‌مشی خیریه تشکیل دادند که به روش نمونه‌گیری غیرتصادفی، بر اساس تخصص و در دسترس ‌بودن انتخاب شدند. یافته‌‌های حاصل از تحلیل عاملی اکتشافی روی 141 متغیر به 8 عامل اصلی «توجه به نظریۀ معتبر و کنترل و نظارت، رهبری، ضمانت اجرا، منطقی‌بودن، توانمندی، عملی‌بودن، منابع مناسب، پیچیدگی یا سادگی قانون» تبدیل شدند که این 8 عامل در مجموع 75 درصد از واریانس را تبیین کردند. نتایج حاصل از رگرسیون سلسله‌مراتبی در قالب دو مدل (با کنترل سایر عوامل) نشان داد دو مدل معنادار هستند؛ یعنی 8 عامل شناسایی‌ شدند و عامل هماهنگی بر اجرای موفق خط‌مشی خیریه‌ها تأثیر دارد. پژوهش حاضر نشان داد عامل هماهنگی در میان سایر عوامل تأثیرگذار نقش تعیین‌کننده و بیشتری دارد.

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