Introduction: In today's world, sustainable development and knowledge-based economy are considered the most important axes of society's progress. Given its pivotal role in the field of health and research, Kerman University of Medical Sciences can take effective steps towards sustainable development and strengthening the knowledge-based economy by formulating appropriate policies. Therefore, the aim is to present a model for localizing sustainable development management indicators in knowledge-based economy policies.
Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis method. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The research population included faculty members and senior managers of Kerman University of Medical Sciences in 2022-2023, and considering the level of data saturation, 20 people were selected using the snowball sampling method. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis method and the Clark and Brown method and using MAXQDA software.
Results: The results of the interview analysis included 170 initial codes, 56 basic themes, 15 organizing themes, and 7 overarching themes, including indigenous knowledge management, technology management, community and human resources management, economic management, communication and cooperation development, policy-making management, and security and crisis management. Conclusion: In this study, an attempt has been made to present a suitable model for Kerman University of Medical Sciences by examining the role of policy-making in this area so that it can act as a driving force, by utilizing existing capacities, for sustainable development in the region. |
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