Private investment in Iran has experienced significant fluctuations since 1979, limiting its contribution to sustainable economic growth. High inflation, exchange rate volatility, and an unpredictable business environment are identified as major obstacles to long-term private investment.
Institutional Reforms Are Critical to Attracting Private Capital
Comparing Iran with other countries, stronger institutions, policy stability, and better protection of property rights are essential for increasing private-sector investment and improving the business climate.
Stable Macroeconomic Policies Can Strengthen Private Investment
The report recommends:
- Controlling inflation and stabilizing the exchange rate
- Eliminating structural discrimination against the private sector
- Expanding economic diplomacy
- Developing capital markets and modern financing tools
to encourage productive private investment and support sustainable economic growth.
This study is conducted at Economic Affairs Research Institute in collaboration with Mozhgan Rafat Milani and Shirin Vahed Rasouli in 2026.
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