Content:
In the aftermath of the 2023 earthquake, it is still difficult for the affected municipalities in Türkiye to deliver a full range of local services, for example in the case of social services, water, sanitation and waste management. The administrations’ structures fall short of what they need to be able to fulfil all their responsibilities. The entire population is suffering as a result, especially refugees and other disadvantaged groups, who also have few opportunities to participate in local politics and assert their interests. In many areas, the private sector has not yet recovered enough to be able to drive forward a climate-friendly transformation of the economy and society on its own, or to offer residents good economic prospects that would enable them to lead self-determined lives.
Objective:
The municipalities particularly affected by the earthquake in Türkiye are able to improve their public services in a way which facilitates civic engagement in social and economic recovery and includes all sections of the population.
Approach:
The project is supported by funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the European Union (EU). It is active in the following areas:
-It supports earthquake-affected municipalities in planning and restoring public services.
-It advises local administrations on incorporating and utilising civic engagement in these processes.
-This participation ensures that services are needs-based and benefit not only the Turkish population, but also refugees and other disadvantaged groups