Remembering Parviz Davoodi: A Controversial Legacy in Politics and Economics

Key Policies and Initiatives

Overseeing economic planning and implementation was one of his key responsibilities during this tense period characterized by heightened western tensions and economic sanctions. His policies frequently took harsh stances meant to promote self-help efforts that resisted Western economies. These were national projects aimed at increasing Iranian self-sufficiency in some strategic areas, such as technology and manufacturing industries.

However, there were several controversies during this period. The economic policies during Ahmadinejad’s tenure, which he helped design, have, however, been accused of causing inflationary pressure rates as well as instability in the economy. Many people also blamed him for supporting Ahmadinejad’s choices regarding the economy at that time, which led to Iran’s numerous economic problems.