Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, Deputy Executive of the President, elaborated on the economic and social status of Zanjan province during a meeting with senior managers and pointed out some of the existing challenges. He appreciated the efforts of the staff and officials of the province over the past two years and emphasized the importance of solidarity and cooperation in overcoming economic challenges.
Economic Status of Zanjan Province
Ghaempanah compared the income of urban and rural households based on the economic indicators of Zanjan province. According to the provided statistics, the average income of urban households in the country is 485 million tomans, while in Zanjan province it is 518 million tomans. Additionally, the average income of rural households in the country is reported to be 299 million tomans, and in Zanjan province, it is 346 million tomans.
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He also referred to the inflation rate in Zanjan province and said: "The inflation rate in the province is higher than the national average, and it is necessary for the economic officials of the province to provide necessary explanations in this regard." Ghaempanah also mentioned the progress of construction projects and stated that projects with over 80 percent progress should be prioritized.
Women's Economic Participation and Unemployment Rate
The Deputy Executive of the President mentioned women's economic participation in the province, stating: "This indicator in Zanjan province is 48 percent, which reflects attention to women's capabilities and their increasing participation in the economy." He also announced the unemployment rate in Zanjan province for the year 1404 as 7.3 percent, adding that this figure has decreased to 5.7 percent in the spring of 1405.
Ghaempanah stated that Zanjan province is in a good position regarding the unemployment rate and pointed to the necessity of improving the misery index, saying: "If the inflation rate is corrected, the problem of the misery index will also be resolved." He also referred to social security insurance coverage and emphasized the necessity of insuring employed individuals.
In conclusion, Ghaempanah pointed to the status of rural roads and the need for more attention to this issue, stating: "Zanjan province needs improvement in rural infrastructure to achieve sustainable development."
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