Research Article

Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye

Number: 85 July 20, 2025
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Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye

Abstract

Local governments are recognized as the most accessible entities providing local services to the public, holding a critical role in local development and transformation. This study examines how municipalities, as the most successful and powerful forms of local government, can effectively address local needs within the context of a globalizing world while operating under financial constraints. The primary research question investigates how externally financed initiatives can enhance the institutional capacity and service quality of Turkish municipalities. This research uses a mixed-method approach, combining qualitative and quantitative data. It analyzes case studies of municipalities that have benefited from external funding and surveys and financial analyses of municipalities involved in externally funded projects. The findings reveal that these projects significantly contribute to the strategic management and urban planning processes of municipalities, enabling them to implement global development tools, enhance human resources, and improve service quality despite limited financial resources. The study highlights the importance of clear project goals, understanding the municipality's structure, and alignment with strategic objectives for successful project implementation, emphasizing the need for strategic management and capacity building for local governments.

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Supporting Institution

Yoktur

Ethical Statement

Etik beyan gerektirecek bir durum söz konusu değildir.

Thanks

Yoktur

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Urban Economy, Public Economy, Political Science (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 20, 2025

Submission Date

May 1, 2025

Acceptance Date

July 17, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 85

APA
Çarkçı, A., & Gunes, I. (2025). Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 85, 322-341. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1688515
AMA
1.Çarkçı A, Gunes I. Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;(85):322-341. doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1688515
Chicago
Çarkçı, Akif, and Iskender Gunes. 2025. “Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, nos. 85: 322-41. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1688515.
EndNote
Çarkçı A, Gunes I (July 1, 2025) Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 85 322–341.
IEEE
[1]A. Çarkçı and I. Gunes, “Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye”, Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, no. 85, pp. 322–341, July 2025, doi: 10.51290/dpusbe.1688515.
ISNAD
Çarkçı, Akif - Gunes, Iskender. “Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 85 (July 1, 2025): 322-341. https://doi.org/10.51290/dpusbe.1688515.
JAMA
1.Çarkçı A, Gunes I. Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025;:322–341.
MLA
Çarkçı, Akif, and Iskender Gunes. “Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye”. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, no. 85, July 2025, pp. 322-41, doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1688515.
Vancouver
1.Akif Çarkçı, Iskender Gunes. Contribution of Foreign Funded Projects to Local Development: An Overview of Municipalities in Türkiye. Dumlupınar Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi. 2025 Jul. 1;(85):322-41. doi:10.51290/dpusbe.1688515