AN INVESTIGATION ON KNOWLEDGE-BASED POLICY IN DEVELOPMENT PLANS OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN

This article generally discusses the main criteria and elements of knowledgebased economy dominated in recent world''s planning. Attempt has been made through this investigation to derivate the knowledge oriented components of Iran''s economic, social and cultural development plans in accordance with obtained criteria.This research also covers the subjects such as theoretical premises and conceptual frameworks of the knowledge-based development then evaluates the rank and status of knowledge – oriented components in IR. Iran''s development plans.Research findings demonstrate an acceptable score in line with global standards for Iran; however, the article claims that Iran’s achievements have not been coherent enough. The high level of human development of Iran has not been consistent with achievements in other sectors of the plan.