Research Article

The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan

Number: 86 July 11, 2024
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The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan

Abstract

This study aims to compile the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and analyze these impacts with qualitative data, focusing on the Elbistan case. To achieve this goal, data was collected after the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, which affected 11 provinces, to identify the economic, social, and environmental problem areas in Elbistan, the epicenter of the earthquake, and to develop solutions that contribute to regional development. To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted with key sources of information in Elbistan, including local authorities, district residents, the chambers of commerce, İŞKUR (Turkish Employment Agency), union representatives, industry and university representatives, and local businesses. Qualitative research methods were used in the study, and content analysis was performed. Based on the results obtained through content analysis, policy recommendations have been presented in a structure that aligns with the economic development plans strategy, aimed at restoring or improving the economic, physical, social, cultural, and environmental assets of the affected district, reversing economic decline, and enhancing societal resilience.

Keywords

Supporting Institution

Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Bilimsel Araştırma Projesi

Project Number

SBG-2023-3190

Ethical Statement

Araştırmanın Etik Kurul İzni Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Sosyal ve Beşeri Bilimler Bilimsel Araştırmalar ve Yayın Etiği Kurulu’nun 28.03.2023 tarihli ve 25 sayılı kararı ve 559113 evrak numarası ile alınmıştır.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Policy of Treasury, Labor Economics, Public Administration, Urban Policy, Policy and Administration (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 11, 2024

Submission Date

November 3, 2023

Acceptance Date

January 22, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Number: 86

APA
Hotar, N., Altay, A., Balsarı, Ç., Çakır, Ö., Bulut, Z. A., Aydın, Ü., Güler, C., & Özkaya, Y. (2024). The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi, 86, 55-71. https://doi.org/10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404
AMA
1.Hotar N, Altay A, Balsarı Ç, et al. The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi. 2024;(86):55-71. doi:10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404
Chicago
Hotar, Nükhet, Asuman Altay, Çağnur Balsarı, et al. 2024. “The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan”. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi, nos. 86: 55-71. https://doi.org/10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404.
EndNote
Hotar N, Altay A, Balsarı Ç, Çakır Ö, Bulut ZA, Aydın Ü, Güler C, Özkaya Y (July 1, 2024) The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi 86 55–71.
IEEE
[1]N. Hotar et al., “The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan”, Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi, no. 86, pp. 55–71, July 2024, doi: 10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404.
ISNAD
Hotar, Nükhet - Altay, Asuman - Balsarı, Çağnur - Çakır, Özlem - Bulut, Zeki Atıl - Aydın, Üzeyir - Güler, Ceyhun - Özkaya, Yakup. “The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan”. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi. 86 (July 1, 2024): 55-71. https://doi.org/10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404.
JAMA
1.Hotar N, Altay A, Balsarı Ç, Çakır Ö, Bulut ZA, Aydın Ü, Güler C, Özkaya Y. The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi. 2024;:55–71.
MLA
Hotar, Nükhet, et al. “The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan”. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi, no. 86, July 2024, pp. 55-71, doi:10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404.
Vancouver
1.Nükhet Hotar, Asuman Altay, Çağnur Balsarı, Özlem Çakır, Zeki Atıl Bulut, Üzeyir Aydın, Ceyhun Güler, Yakup Özkaya. The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan. Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi. 2024 Jul. 1;(86):55-71. doi:10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404