Analysis of Legal and Infrastructural Barriers to the Transfer of New Technologies for Green Product Production in Iran
Mohammad Taleghani*, Mohammadreza Jabreilzadeh Sola and Ataollah Taleghani
Abstract
The transfer of new technologies for green product production is crucial for sustainable development in developing countries like Iran, where environmental degradation and resource constraints pose significant challenges. This paper analyzes the legal and infrastructural barriers hindering such technology transfer in Iran, drawing on recent studies and policy developments from 2020 to 2025. Legal barriers include stringent intellectual property regulations, international sanctions, and inadequate environmental policies, while infrastructural barriers encompass poor energy grids, limited digital integration, and insufficient transportation networks. Using a qualitative methodology based on literature review and secondary data analysis, the study identifies key impediments and proposes a novel framework for overcoming them through policy reforms and international collaborations. The analysis reveals that sanctions exacerbate these barriers by restricting access to foreign technologies, leading to higher costs and delayed adoption. Recommendations emphasize enhancing domestic innovation, reforming subsidy structures, and fostering public-private partnerships. This research contributes to the discourse on green technology transfer in sanctioned economies, highlighting the need for originality in tailoring solutions to Iran's unique socio-political context. The findings underscore the urgency of addressing these barriers to achieve Iran's sustainable development goals.
