نویسنده
دانشگاه شهید مدنی آذربایجان
چکیده
کلیدواژهها
عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسنده [English]
This study examines the role and performance of the Kashan Chamber of Commerce in the city’s economic and social developments from 1955 to 1964. The primary objective is to explain the institution’s position in organizing commercial and industrial activities, pursuing the demands of economic actors, and contributing to the resolution of urban issues within the context of Iran’s economic transformations during the 1950s and early 1960s, a period of gradual stability and growth. The research is based on the analysis of archival documents, including administrative correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes, alongside relevant historical and library sources. The methodological approach is historical, utilizing a descriptive-analytical framework grounded in documentary evidence. The central hypothesis is that the Chamber, beyond regulating trade, functioned as an intermediary between local economic actors and governmental bodies, playing a key role in addressing economic challenges and promoting urban infrastructure development. The article is organized into three sections: an overview of Iran’s economic conditions and the status of Kashan; the historical background of the Assembly of Merchants’ Representatives and the formation of the Kashan Chamber of Commerce; and an analysis of the institution’s activities based on archival data. Findings indicate that the Chamber significantly strengthened the local economy by addressing infrastructural needs, supporting local industries, specifically carpet weaving and textiles, and facilitating the expansion of banking and communication services.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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