Designing Development Policies for the Social Security Retirement System with a Future Study Approach

Mohammad Shamiri; Ghanbar Amirnejad; MohammadReza  Jaber Ansari; Rostam  Derakhshan

doi:10.61838/kman.ijimob.3.3.17

Authors

Mohammad Shamiri Department of Public Administration, Shoushtar Branch,Islamic Azad University, Shoushtar, Iran

Ghanbar Amirnejad * Department of Public Administration,Tehran Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran g.amirnejad@yahoo.com

MohammadReza Jaber Ansari Department of Management, Borujard Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujard, Iran

Rostam Derakhshan Department of Management, Ramhormoz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ramhormoz, Iran

https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.ijimob.3.3.17

Keywords:

Social Security, Retirement System, Future Study, Policy Design, Scenario Analysis, Meta-Synthesis

Abstract

Objective: This study aims to explore and design development policies for the social security retirement system using a futures research approach, identifying potential future scenarios and formulating strategic responses.

Methods: Utilizing a meta-synthesis of existing literature, expert surveys, and scenario analysis, the study systematically identifies key components, challenges, and opportunities within the retirement system, integrating futures research methodologies to project possible future states and policy implications.

Findings: The study reveals a comprehensive set of governance, social, cultural, economic, and technological factors that are pivotal in shaping the future of the social security retirement system. It also outlines several potential future scenarios, ranging from optimistic to pessimistic, with corresponding strategic actions and policies designed to address the identified challenges and leverage opportunities.

Conclusion: The research concludes that a holistic and adaptive approach to policy design, incorporating futures research, is essential for the sustainable development of the social security retirement system. It emphasizes the need for continuous reform, innovation, and stakeholder engagement to navigate the complexities of future societal and economic landscapes.