Sustainable employment in border cities; Analysis of causes and consequences of kulbary in Baneh City

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1 MSc of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran

3 MSc of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Bu-Ali Sina, Hamedan, Iran

Abstract

The border cities of western Iran, which have always been a symbol of endurance and security and provide security for the western borders of the country, are now witnessing the emergence of a Kulbar false. As long as unemployment, poverty, migration, lack of facilities and infrastructure for basic living conditions prevail in the border regions and cities, sustainable development will not be possible. The purpose of this study investigate, the reasons, contexts and conditions that have caused the emergence of such a job are examined. This research is among the qualitative methods that have used the ethnographic method. The statistical population of this research consists of Kulbars in the border city of Baneh. The selection of sample members in the first stage was purposeful and in the next stage theoretically continued until it reached saturation, which was reached in 25 people, which continued up to 27 people for more assurance. The main tool for data collection in this study is in-depth interviews. After collecting data and analyzing the interview coding, the researchers extracted 57 phrases, 16 concepts and 4 main categories. Economic, political, legal and security, social, cultural and sociological, geographical and geopolitical factors are the most important main categories of creating this false job. Finally, it has been suggested that the government with the cooperation of border residents and considering Intra-regional potentials contribute to the sustainable urban development of Baneh city.

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Sustainable Development of Geographical Environment
Volume 3, Issue 5
December 2021
Pages 18-35

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