Farshid Shamsiri, a mobile industry activist, reacted to recent changes and restrictions in mobile phone import regulations, emphasizing the necessity of private sector participation in the decision-making processes of executive bodies. According to him, these sudden decisions can have serious effects and consequences on the market and supply chain.
The Necessity of Consulting Economic Actors
Shamsiri noted: "The principle of executive bodies focusing on regulation and market management is understandable, but the manner of making and implementing decisions is of special importance. Decisions should be made with a precise understanding of market conditions and in consultation with industry players. In this regard, consulting with experts can prevent sudden shocks in the market."
He pointed to new changes in the regulations for passenger mobile phone imports, reporting increased restrictions and unexpected decisions. In his opinion, executive bodies could have consulted with the private sector and specialized organizations before implementing these changes to create a suitable groundwork for enforcing new regulations.
Consequences of Economic Decisions
This mobile industry activist continued: "The main issue is not that executive bodies face limitations in making decisions, but that decisions should be made with an understanding of their executive and economic impacts. Prior consultation with economic actors can prevent unforeseen problems for active companies."
Shamsiri also referred to decisions related to commercial imports, stating: "The restriction on importing phones over 400 euros and changes in currency priorities directly affect the planning of importing companies. Players in this field have information and experiences that can be effective in assessing the impacts of such decisions."
He emphasized: "The private sector should not only face decisions from executive bodies at the stage of implementing regulations. Rather, it should have the opportunity to provide expert opinions and express potential consequences of regulations before decisions are finalized. This does not mean transferring sovereign powers to the private sector, but rather utilizing the expertise and experience of this sector to enhance decision-making accuracy."
In conclusion, Farshid Shamsiri referred to the government's approach to involving the private sector in economic decision-making, stating: "This approach should also manifest practically in the performance of executive bodies and responsible institutions. If the government emphasizes utilizing the capacity of economic actors and organizations, this participation must extend beyond the implementation stage and encompass the decision-making and regulation drafting processes as well."
He considered one practical solution in this regard to be the establishment of a continuous mechanism for dialogue between executive bodies and economic actors, organizations, and specialized groups. This action can help examine the impacts of new regulations and hear various viewpoints, ultimately leading to reduced costs arising from sudden regulatory changes and more effective policy implementation.
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