**گزارش از جلسه بررسی برنامه و اندیشه وزیر پیشنهادی اقتصاد**
according to a report by the economic affairs team of Rasa News Agency, a specialized session for evaluating the “program and vision of the proposed Minister of Economy” was held in the conference hall of the scientific associations of the seminary, with the participation of a number of scholars and university professors.
In this session, **Hojatoleslam Seyed Kazem Rajai**, the head of the economics department at Imam Khomeini Educational and Research Institute, emphasized the importance of scientific criticism of management plans, analyzing Seyed Ali Madinizadeh’s program. While expressing hope for the commitment and efficiency of the proposed minister, he stressed: “We cannot solely rely on optimism; the intellectual foundations and orientations of the programs must be thoroughly examined.”
Rajai, commenting on Madinizadeh’s realistic description of the economic situation in the 1390s, stated that merely presenting an accurate picture of the current situation is not enough. He added: “A clear analysis of the reasons for failures and the differences between the proposed solutions and the unsuccessful models of the past should be provided.”
Expressing concern about the similarity of the proposed model to those of the International Monetary Fund, he warned: “This alignment could lead to the repetition of past failed experiences.”
**Hojatoleslam Ahmadali Yousufi**, a member of the faculty of Islamic Economics at the Islamic Culture and Thought Research Institute, criticized the economic program of Seyed Ali Madinizadeh, stating that it lacks a proper understanding of the economic realities and urgencies of the country. He emphasized: “In the current economic crisis, the lack of proper prioritization, ignoring social challenges, and the absence of concrete strategies to combat inflation, unemployment, and the depreciation of the national currency are fundamental weaknesses of the proposed minister’s program.”
Yousufi considered the theoretical framework of this program to be derived from liberal economic teachings and warned: “Repeating failed experiences like the policies of Abdolnaser Hamedi could once again plunge the country’s economy into crisis. A program that does not align with the discourse of the Islamic Revolution, resistance economy policies, and the intellectual system of the Supreme Leader cannot solve the economic problems of the country.”
**Hojatoleslam Seyed Mohammad Reza Razi**, the head of the economics department at the Knowledge Institute, noted that there is a movement shifting from “brain drain” to “brain circulation,” aiming to engage Iranian experts in influencing policy-making from within. He emphasized the need for vigilance against this growing influence and the responsibility of scientific elites and revolutionary media in clarifying and analyzing these issues.
**Dr. Ali Saeedi**, a faculty member at Qom University, stated that while the title “justice-oriented growth” is attractive, the content of the program lacks coherence, realistic prioritization, and attention to economic justice. He indicated: “The proposed program lacks a precise formulation of concepts such as justice, welfare, and economic governance, and its references to the statements of the Supreme Leader are often decorative.”
Saeedi emphasized that while Madinizadeh’s program appears justice-oriented on the surface, it is essentially a repetition of liberal economic policies, focusing on minimal government intervention, prioritizing foreign investment, relying on the stock market, and aligning with the global economy. He warned against these components, which are part of the failed policies of the past and should not be re-presented under the banner of justice.
**Hojatoleslam Hussein Bahrami Yazdi**, a member of the Islamic Economics Association of the Qom Seminary, criticized the content presented by Dr. Seyed Ali Madinizadeh, stating that it is a general framework lacking operational goals. He described Madinizadeh’s analysis of the 1390s as externally oriented and based on conditioning the economy to international developments, emphasizing that tying the economy to negotiations and the lifting of sanctions, ignoring internal capacities, leads to economic dependency.
Bahrami Yazdi also pointed out the intellectual background of the proposed minister and some associated institutions, characterizing this approach as influenced by Western liberal models. He added: “Views such as managing the country like a private company and turning the Minister of Economy into a CEO stem from a commercial approach to governance, which conflicts with justice-oriented and the foundations of the Islamic Republic.”
He further noted that some fundamental aspects of the program, such as structural budget reform, are beyond the jurisdiction of a single ministry and are concerning. Emphasizing the need for critical analysis of the program, he stated: “Although Dr. Madinizadeh is a well-educated and competent individual, this should not prevent scientific and precise criticism of the proposed plan. The evaluation criteria for the program should be its alignment with the general policies and the constitution of the system, not personal characteristics.”
Bahrami Yazdi called on members of the parliament, scientific elites, and revolutionary media to carefully analyze and clarify this sensitive selection.
It is worth noting that the session to review the qualifications and vote of confidence for Seyed Ali Madinizadeh will be held on Tuesday, June 17th (26 Khordad). In recent days, members of the parliament’s economic commission have also held intensive sessions with Mr. Madinizadeh at Baharestan.