Application of the Quintuple Helix Approach in Sustainable Management of the Efin Watershed in the South Khorasan | ||
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| Article 7, Volume 39, Issue 1 - Serial Number 150, March 2026, Pages 108-125 PDF (1.68 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research | ||
| DOI: 10.22092/wmrj.2025.370686.1633 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Reza Chamani1; Masoumeh Havasi2; Reza Yaghoti3; Seyed Hamid Reza Sadeghi* 4 | ||
| 1Assistant Professor, Rangeland and Watershed Management, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran | ||
| 2Ph.D. Student, Department of Watershed Management Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Mazandaran Province, Iran | ||
| 3M.Sc. Student, Department of Watershed Management Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Mazandaran Province, Iran | ||
| 4Professor, Department of Watershed Management Engineering, Faculty of Natural Resources, Tarbiat Modares University, Noor, Mazandaran Province, Iran | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Introduction and Goal The political structure of watersheds changes based on decisions made by managers and planners. Consequently, various organizations play a crucial and undeniable role in developing sustainable watershed management. However, the roles of different sectors in watershed management and the quality of their sustainable resource practices have not been studied. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the role of the quintuple helix approach, which includes the government, the Islamic Consultative Assembly, councils and village councils, the private sector, the universities, and military law enforcement forces, in the sustainable management of the Efin Watershed. Materials and Methods In this research, first, detailed executive studies of seven Efin sub-watersheds were obtained from the General Office of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of South Khorasan Province. Then, various reports were reviewed and the existing problems and obstacles for each sub-watershed were extracted. In this regard, through field visits and discussions with local communities, the problems were verified, and other problems that were not present in the studies or had emerged later were also identified, and the list of problems was finalized. Then, the final problem tree was formed and placed in the fishbone structure. Finally, based on the quintuple helix approach, the duties of five government organizations and the Islamic Consultative Assembly, councils and village councils, the private sector, the university, and the military and law enforcement forces in the sustainable management of the Efin Watershed were examined. Results and Discussion The results of the study indicated 31 main problems in seven Efin’s sub-watersheds. These problems were placed within the localized fishbone structure across eight sections: monitoring and evaluation, natural hazards, economic, social, health and welfare, lack of awareness of local communities, natural problems and obstacles, and policymaking and planning. Then, using the analysis of organizational documents and descriptions of the organizations' services, the identified problems were linked to different organizations. The results showed that the highest number of problems were related to the three clusters of "economic", "policy and planning", and "health-welfare" with each sector has intervened in resolving them based on its specific function. The results of determining the role of different organizations revealed that the government, as the primary authority for policymaking and resource allocation, plays a crucial role in decentralizing facilities, allocating budgets, and supporting other sectors. On the other hand, local councils and village councils play a more significant role in facilitating public participation, addressing social issues, and coordinating with executive agencies. In addition, the private sector also had an impact on the economic prosperity of the Efin Watershed by investing in the agricultural products sector and their marketing. The university also influential by engaging in the development of environmentally friendly technologies, training specialized personnel, and providing scientific innovations in sustainable watershed management. Among these, one of the practical approaches was to provide solutions for optimizing barberry cultivation, processing by-products, and developing its value chain. However, the role of the university went beyond this sector and include scientific and technological support for other management fields. Conclusion and Suggestions The Efin Watershed, as one of the largest barberry production centers in South Khorasan, has a privileged position in the production of agricultural and horticultural products. On the other hand, the existence of multiple faults in this watershed has caused local communities to suffer significant financial and human losses during earthquakes. Accordingly, synergy between government institutions and the private sector can not only strengthen the agricultural economy of the region but also contribute to the sustainability of human societies. However, the role of other actors in this process is also very important. In this regard, universities by producing new knowledge and technologies, councils and village councils by improving the level of local participation, and military forces by providing security and technical support, each play a specific role in advancing sustainable watershed management. Based on the results of this research, it is suggested that by utilizing the capacity of the private sector in barberry processing and the production of secondary food and pharmaceutical products, the raw sale of this valuable product can be prevented, by creating added value, the income of local communities can be increased and sustained. Also, given the strong dependence of water resources on rainfall, it is suggested that plans be implemented to manage existing water resource management and increase their economic productivity to prevent migration and depopulation of the region. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Co-Management; Integrated Watershed Management; Local Government; Sustainable Development; Stakeholder Participation | ||
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