How Do The İnternational Trade Performances Of The Organisation Of Turkic States' Member States Differ From Each Other?

Abstract

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS) is a strategic international organization aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and increasing trade volume among member states. The foreign trade performance of this international body's members varies depending on factors such as geographical location, economic structure, logistics infrastructure, and integration with global trade. In particular, the Logistics Performance Index (LPI) serves as a key indicator for analyzing these differences. The study identifies that while Turkey provides a significant logistics advantage through its strategic location, landlocked countries like Kazakhstan face higher logistics costs. The results of the research demonstrate a strong positive correlation between LPI scores, foreign trade volume, and GDP per capita; indicating that member states with advanced logistics infrastructures, such as Turkey and Kazakhstan, maintain a more competitive position in global trade. Furthermore, it is concluded that strategic projects like the "Middle Corridor" will deepen regional integration by reducing trade barriers among member states.

Keywords

• The Organization of Turkic States (OTS)
• Logistics Performance Index (LPI)
• Foreign Trade
• Foreign Trade Performance
• Turkey

Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı Üyesi Ülkelerin Uluslararası Ticaret Performansları Birbirlerinden Nerelerde Farklılaşıyor?

Abstract

Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı (TDT), üye ülkeler arasında ekonomik işbirliğini güçlendirmeyi ve ticaret hacmini artırmayı hedefleyen stratejik bir uluslararası kuruluştur. Bu uluslararası örgüt bünyesindeki üyelerin dış ticaret performansı; coğrafi konum, ekonomik yapı, lojistik altyapı ve küresel ticaretle entegrasyon gibi faktörlere bağlı olarak farklılık göstermektedir. Özellikle Lojistik Performans Endeksi (LPI), bu farklılıkları analiz etmek için temel bir gösterge niteliğindedir. Çalışmada; Türkiye stratejik konumuyla önemli bir lojistik avantaj sağlarken, Kazakistan gibi denize kıyısı olmayan ülkelerin daha yüksek lojistik maliyetlerle karşılaştığı tespit edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda, LPI skorları ile dış ticaret hacmi ve kişi başına düşen GSYH arasında güçlü ve pozitif bir korelasyon olduğu; lojistik altyapısı gelişmiş olan Türkiye ve Kazakistan gibi ülkelerin küresel ticarette daha rekabetçi bir konumda yer aldığı görülmüştür. Ayrıca, "Orta Koridor" gibi stratejik projelerin üye ülkeler arasındaki ticaret engellerini azaltarak bölgesel entegrasyonu derinleştireceği sonucuna varılmıştır.

Keywords

• Türk Devletleri Teşkilatı (TDT)
• Lojistik Performans Endeksi (LPI)
• Dış Ticaret
• Dış Ticaret Performansı
• Türkiye.

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