Nomadic Territory Planning Studies

Nomadic Territory Planning Studies

Economic development strategies of villages in the nomadic area of Masal county with emphasis on diversification of activities

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
nasrin faraji 1
Nasrollah molaeiHashjin 2
mohammad baset Ghoreshi 3
Eisa Pourramzan 3
1 PhD in, Geography and Rural Planning, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
2 Professor Department of Geography, Rasht Branch ,Islamic Azad University, Rasht ,Iran
3 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Rural Planning, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran
10.22034/jsnap.2026.421508.1077
Abstract
Introduction: Since its inception, the village and the rural economy have been closely related to agriculture and its sub-sectors, especially agriculture and horticulture. To the extent that this closeness can be seen in the definitions of the village. The formation of such an economic structure has many characteristics, and the most important of them is the lack of diversity in job fields and the limitation of income sources to agriculture and its sub-sectors. Rural development is one of the serious concerns in developing countries. The expansion of cities and the rapid growth of the so-called urban population on the one hand and the instability of agricultural activities on the other hand, not only widens the distance between cities and villages, but also confiscates various resources (natural, human) for the benefit of the other. What fuels this process is the conventional approach of entrepreneurship and the dictating and centralized attitude from top to bottom, which without paying attention to the basic role of the beneficiary people and their participation in determining the direction of development needs and plans, until now It has not been able to arbitrarily achieve the predetermined goals of construction and rural development (and of course urban as well).  
Objectives: In this research, this issue has been investigated and rural economic development strategies have been presented with an emphasis on diversifying the activities in the villages of Masal city.
Methodology: In order to obtain the required information, survey and documentary methods were used. The obtained data were analyzed using the SWOT model. The statistical population of the research is also 68 villagers and experts of economic institutions in the rural areas of Masal city, and the sample size was determined using the Cochran formula.
Geographical Context: The study scope of this research is the rural areas of Masal city located in Gilan province.
Results and Discussion: The findings of the research showed that among the strengths of the index (the presence of many fields to attract tourism) with an average rank of 20.09, it has the most importance, among the 32 weaknesses of the index (the fragmentation of agricultural lands) with a rank of The average is 25.91, the most important, among the 12 points of opportunity presented in the index (the presence of environmental capacities and potential talents for the development of rural and nomadic communities) with the average rank of 8.51, the most important and among the 12 points of threat presented in the index (weakness of financial resources executive technical management and manpower in villages, especially in medium and small days) with an average rating of 10.37, has the most importance.
Conclusion: The results of the research showed that if the managers and those involved in the development of rural economy in Masal want to start a movement towards the development of the diversity of economic activities in the rural areas of this city, the implementation of the strategies of the WO group or change strategies direction (or conservative), should be prioritized.
Keywords
strategy
development
rural economy
diversification
village
Masal County

Subjects

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Nomadic Territory Planning Studies
Volume 5, Issue 2 - Serial Number 10
Autumn and Winter
February 2026
Pages 1-18