Assessment and Evaluation of Regional Inequality in Terms of Possessing Having Combined Development Indicators (Case Study: Ahvaz Metropolis)

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1 Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz,Iran

2 MA in Geography and Urban Planning, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

Recognition of spatial inequality and regional imbalances in the context of different geographical areas and policy-making to eliminate and reduce item is one of the most important categories of regional planning. The dimensions of spatial inequality in various economic, social, medical, and other fields are debatable. Therefore, achieving comprehensive progress and development in the future requires recognizing the position of regions and areas in different dimensions. In this regard, the present study has been conducted to measure the spatial inequality of the metropolitan area of Ahvaz in terms of possessing a combination of development indicators. According to the studied components, the article approach of this study is "descriptive-analytical". This study tries to determine rating and measuring of inequalities amone the regions of Ahvaz city using 54 variables and applying the ELECTRE model. The results of this study show that the distribution of development is unbalanced and there are inequality and gap between regions in terms of development, and this inequality appears to be in different sectors of social, economic, service, health, and physical. According to the results of the electrical technique, region 2 is at the level of enjoyment, region 1 and 3 are at the level of semi-enjoyment, region 4 is at the level of low enjoyment, and regions 6, 7, and 8 are in the category of deprived or lack of enjoyment; Therefore, to reduce the level of development inequalities in Ahvaz؛based on the research findings, it is suggested that the distribution of development indicators Should be directed towards balanced growth.

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  • Receive Date: 26 October 2020
  • Revise Date: 14 February 2021
  • Accept Date: 22 February 2021

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