The most important indicators of the macro plans of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the country's progress are reflected in the five-year development programs. Among these indicators, culture has been one of the fundamental axes and objectives of the Islamic Revolution since its establishment. Therefore, assessing the five-year development programs in terms of their influence on cultural indicators and cultural policymaking should be considered in their formulation.



In this study, an effort has been made to first summarize the cultural plans of the fourth to sixth cultural upstream documents, along with the opinions and cultural perspectives of the Supreme Leader, and to align them. Various methods have been employed to collect and analyze information, with the primary approach being qualitative.



The research findings indicate that cultural policymaking in different administrations has varied, and their evaluations and outcomes show that, in some cases, these policies have yielded weak performances. Therefore, cultural issues in the Islamic Republic of Iran should be under the direct supervision of the Supreme Leader and carried out with the full participation of the people, who deeply respect traditions and customs.



The relevant institutions, including both governmental and non-governmental entities, must work in harmony and coordination without conflicts or contradictions in cultural and policy-related matters. Additionally, cultural authorities should adopt a combination of supportive, guaranteed, supervisory, and adaptive approaches to increase public participation in cultural affairs.