Based on center- periphery development
model, South East region of Iran is one of
the areas that is located peripheral and has
been far away from development process. In
this regard for the homogeneous
development of Iran as well as taking
advantage of Iran's strategic location “East
Corridor Development Plan” were presented
for the first time in 1988. The most
important objectives of this plan are:
increasing the role and share of Iran in
transit and international transportation,
strengthening the economic, social, cultural
and security ties with neighboring countries
of East and Northeast, Raising the level of
income and development indicators in the
eastern region, Reducing informal economic