Episode
Episode 41 - Development Planning In Iran: George Baldwin's Narrative (Part One)
Dirancast
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2025-03-06
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Dirancast presents the first part of a historical deep-dive into Iran's development planning era through the firsthand account of George Benedict Baldwin, Harvard's pioneering consultant group leader. In 1959, Baldwin entered Iran to lead comprehensive development plann Read more…Dirancast presents the first part of a historical deep-dive into Iran's development planning era through the firsthand account of George Benedict Baldwin, Harvard's pioneering consultant group leader. In 1959, Baldwin entered Iran to lead comprehensive development planning efforts, witnessing the nation's early modernization challenges firsthand. This episode uncovers the complexities, contradictions, and difficulties faced during Iran's Planning Organization establishment. Essential listening for history enthusiasts, economists, and those interested in Iran's twentieth-century transformation and international advisory influence. Close