Mojooni, in emphasizing that facilitation offices should not be governmental, stated: “These offices identify the issues of vulnerable neighborhoods and, by establishing communication with various institutions and organizations, they also recognize the capabilities to resolve problems in each neighborhood, thus acting as a bridge between government bodies and the public in the reconstruction of neighborhoods.”

According to a report by the Defense Press, Eskandar Mojooni, the Minister of the Interior, in the 170th session of the Social Council of the Country, pointed to successful neighborhood regeneration examples in the Sang-e-Siah neighborhood of Shiraz and some neighborhoods in Sabzevar, saying: “We should invite the officials and managers of these projects to outline the reasons for their success, as these regeneration projects involve various aspects, from environmental factors to cultural heritage considerations, and we must make optimal use of successful experiences.”

Regarding the social care system for students, known as the Symbol Plan, the Minister of the Interior said: “The focus of this plan is on social issues affecting students, and the capacities of parents and teachers should be utilized. However, given the nearly 10-year history of the Symbol Plan, it is necessary to diagnose and evaluate its outcomes and achievements.”

Mojooni, reiterating that facilitation offices should not be governmental, added: “These offices identify the issues of vulnerable neighborhoods and, through communication with different institutions and organizations, recognize the capabilities to resolve problems in each neighborhood, thus acting as a bridge between government bodies and the public in neighborhood reconstruction. The outputs of these offices should also be evaluated.”

He stated that the government’s role is to create a platform and environment for public initiatives and said: “It is often said that tasks should be entrusted to the people, but how this is done is crucial and requires attention. The more transparent we are, the easier it will be to create an environment for entrusting affairs to the public.”

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