Development and Its Different Dimensions in Ardebil Province

Formulation of development strategies, identification of capabilities and shortcomings, and determination of the level of development based on appropriate indicators are necessary for effective regional planning. This study aims to use the component-oriented approach to evaluate the development of Ardabil (according to various aspects of development). This study has analyzed the developmental condition and comparative comparison of the parameters of different parts of development in Ardebil province using 60 indicators (in sectors of health, infrastructure, cultural, and economic). The research method is descriptive-analytical using a Multi-attribute technique for data analysis. Following the overall results achieved, the developmental condition of Ardabil province was unbalanced and this situation proved to be evident in various developing sectors (health, infrastructural, cultural, and economic). Following the results of the parameters of development in SAW, the highest average development of Ardebil is the cultural elements. This implies health sector is leading in the development of Ardabil province.