An investment development framework in Iran's seashores using TOPSIS and best-worst multi-criteria decision making methods

Askarifar, K.; Motaffef, Z.; Aazaami, S.

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ISSN 1929-5812 (Online) - ISSN 1929-5804 (Print) Quarterly Publication Volume 7 Issue 1 pp. 55-64 , 2018

An investment development framework in Iran's seashores using TOPSIS and best-worst multi-criteria decision making methods Pages 55-64 Download PDF

Authors: Kazem Askarifar, Zohreh Motaffef, Saman Aazaami

DOI: 10.5267/j.dsl.2017.4.004

Keywords: Investment, Infrastructure, Seashore, Mokran, TOPSIS, Best-worst multi-criteria decision making method (BWM)

Abstract: Mokran coasts have good potentials for development and investment, in terms of access to the high seas, geopolitical situation, especially, benefit from certain natural circumstances and history, but for various reasons, this area has no growth, commensurate with the potential. This study is conducted to evaluate investment opportunities in the region, to identify the necessary infrastructures and the promotion of entrepreneurial activities. The method identifies 22 investment opportunities through a comparative study and using best-worst multi-criteria decision method (BWM), and experts’ opinion, the possibility of implementing them are ranked in Mokran. Then, the necessary public infrastructure requirements are ranked in eleven groups with TOPSIS. The results show that, private port sites, loading, warehouses, commercial centers and special areas of fisheries, provide good opportunities for investors, and infrastructure, security, transport, sustainable energy, and the single window government services are the priorities for planning in the public sector.

How to cite this paper

 Askarifar, K., Motaffef, Z & Aazaami, S. (2018). An investment development framework in Iran's seashores using TOPSIS and best-worst multi-criteria decision making methods.Decision Science Letters , 7(1), 55-64.

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