Alireza Bina, the head of the Najafabad Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, in assessing the economic situation of this city, pointed to serious challenges facing industrialists and considered energy imbalance as one of the fundamental issues affecting the planning power and competitiveness of economic enterprises.
Energy Imbalance and Economic Challenges
Bina stated that energy imbalance, difficulties in securing working capital, and fluctuations in currency rates are among the main problems for economic activists in the city, adding: "A significant portion of Najafabad's economic capacity is the result of private sector efforts, but these efforts are affected by unfavorable economic conditions."
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He emphasized the importance of economic stability for the continuation of industrial activities and said: "Production stoppages due to electricity or gas limitations not only affect factory operating hours but also negatively impact contractual obligations and the credibility of producers with customers."
Need for Economic Condition Reform
The head of the Najafabad Chamber of Commerce stressed the necessity of reforming economic activity conditions and said: "Producers need economic stability and reliable infrastructure. If these components are strengthened, the private sector can create economic growth and sustainable employment."
He also pointed to the overlooked capacities of Najafabad and stated: "A collection of independent production units can turn into a cohesive and export-oriented industrial network."
Bina introduced the young and educated workforce of this city as one of the important economic capacities and said: "The presence of capable academic centers has provided an opportunity for technological development and training of specialized personnel."
He further emphasized the need to strengthen the connection between universities and the real needs of economic enterprises and said: "For sustainable entry into international markets, producers need to enhance marketing and standardization."
In conclusion, Bina referred to the actions of the Chamber of Commerce in supporting producers and economic activists and said: "This chamber can design training courses tailored to labor market needs by identifying the real skill requirements of industrial units and transferring them to educational centers."
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