Explain the factors affecting rural governance in local government (Case Study: Qazvin Township)

Investigation theoretical concept of governance indicated that although this concept is more important in recent years, but in fact it has historical root, and its nature is in Interaction between actors in rural community life including government, civil society and people. It’s a model through which the participation and cooperation at all functional Forces and at all levels Geographical can provide sustainable development in rural areas. In this regard in recent years, leading experts and researchers working on defining the Governance dimensions and indicators to measure status quo has been focused and less attention has been Factors affecting Governance and causal explanation of these factors. This study aimed at explaining the factors affecting rural governance in local government of Qazvin Township. The research approach is survey methods and required data is gathered using the stratified sampling and completing questionnaire from 450 persons of head of rural households, 47 Rural Municipalities, Rural Islamic Councils and all of District Administrations (DAs) in the township. People were selected using multistage stratified sampling with optimal allocation method. Cronbach alpha coefficient was calculated equal to %69, %76 and %95 indicating the reliability appropriateness of the questionnaire. Data was evaluated by correlation coefficients and path analysis. The results indicate that the rural governance index in 50 percent of local governances is undesirable, 40 percent average and only 10 percent is desirable. Also RM’s degrees, rural population, job satisfaction and education and management style Village administrators (VA), social cohesion, and effective interaction with neighboring RMs and VA’s experience variables are the most important factors affecting rural Governance.