Efficient Governance Requirements for Implementing the General Policies of Social Security (In Light of the Analysis of the Supreme Leader’s Issued Policies)

Social security, as one of the fundamental pillars of social justice and public welfare in contemporary societies, requires efficient and systematic governance. The general policies of social security issued by the Supreme Leader (2022) serve as a strategic upstream document for transforming the governance system in this domain. This study, employing a qualitative content analysis method, extracts the key requirements for effective governance from the text of these policies. The findings indicate that achieving the objectives of the document necessitates a transition from the current fragmented management to integrated governance based on six essential requirements: (1) Institutional Requirement (establishing cross-sectoral coordination mechanisms), (2) Transparency Requirement (financial and operational transparency of funds), (3) Justice Requirement (eliminating discrimination and empowering vulnerable groups), (4) Sustainability Requirement (ensuring sustainable resources and respecting intergenerational commitments), (5) Participation Requirement (utilizing public and civil capacities), and (6) Evaluation Requirement (preparing a social security annex for major plans). The author argues that the successful implementation of the general policies requires coordinated commitment from all three branches of government, enacting necessary laws, establishing efficient institutions, and ensuring continuous oversight. This study provides an operational framework for policymakers and implementers to achieve a comprehensive, just, and sustainable social security system.