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National Emergency Management Organization: A Comparative Analysis
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Hamidreza Khankeh   , Shokoufeh Ahmadi , Mehrdad Farrokhi , Seyed Amirhossein Garakani , Ali Nasiri , Esmaeil Motlagh , Jalil Arab Kheradmand , Elham Ghanaatpisheh |
| Health in Emergency and Disaster Research Center, Social Health Research Institute, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Background: The increasing frequency of disasters in recent decades poses serious threats to sustainable development and critical infrastructure. This study was conducted to develop an evidence-informed structural model for establishing the "National Emergency Management Agency" under the Presidency of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Methods: Utilizing a narrative review and comparative analysis, institutional models of selected countries (Germany, Japan, Turkey, and the United States) were examined to extract core components, including governance structures, statutory authorities, coordination mechanisms, and operational functions for national contextualization.
Results: Effective disaster governance systems rely on strong statutory authority, transparent institutional mandates, and seamless intersectoral coordination across the full disaster risk management cycle. Accordingly, a hybrid institutional model is proposed that combines centralized national strategic command with specialized technical directorates (e.g., early warning, research, and community participation) alongside decentralized subnational operational integration.
Conclusion: Institutionalizing disaster management at the vice-presidential level offers a transformative shift in national risk governance. The sustained success of this matrix structure requires phased implementation, dedicated legal and financial support, robust stakeholder engagement, and regular evidence-based revisions driven by lessons learned. |
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| Keywords: Disaster Planning, Risk Management, Public Policy |
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Received: 2026/06/15 | Accepted: 2026/07/31 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/10/4
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