Based on documented assessments received from our member institutions operating inside Iran, the situation is unfortunately concerning. The level of progress made toward the UN‑17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), relative to the needs of the population, remains significantly low. Our findings indicate three primary causes:
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- Severe impact of international financial and banking sanctions on all Iranian financial institutions.
- Widespread public and private‑sector misunderstanding regarding the scope of sanctions and the false assumption that SDGs and PPP programs are also restricted.
- Less than one percent accurate awareness and understanding of PPP mechanisms and the UN‑17 SDGs across the entire private sector in Iran.
As the PPP Union, and in accordance with our institutional mandate, we were obliged after receiving verified reports to publish accurate information regarding SDG17 and PPP programs in Iran. Our objective is to ensure that the private sector can utilize these programs to support national development and improve public welfare.
Therefore, in addition to announcing the official profile of our member in Iran, we intend to provide broader, accessible data to the public so that individuals and institutions can study and understand which legal and operational pathways allow them to benefit from these programs.
Accordingly, the following information is presented for public reference: