Imam Khomeini during his time in exile had the daunting and difficult task of doing just that, without actually being in Iran.
The achievements of the revolution in the development of infrastructure such as water supply, electricity, telecommunication, housing and construction of roads and railways especially in rural and deprived areas have been impressive.
Iran’s self-sufficiency in many agricultural crops and commodities and the growth of endogenous industries has also created a suitable basis for economic revival.
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But despite the rise in non-oil exports and the growth of processing and petrochemical industries, the reliance on crude oil revenues still continues to blight economic prospects.
To ensure sustainable growth, Iran’s economic policies should focus on reducing dependence on oil, developing knowledge-based industries, expanding regional trade, and strengthening the private sector.
The country has potential capacities in many sectors of its economy, including industry, agriculture and technology that can help increase growth and improve its position in the global economy.
There is no dearth of natural and human resources, and what is needed is a clear strategy to regulate and build the economy according to a clear economic model.