Holistic Local Government Approach Focusing on Neighbourhood Life

Abstract

This study analyses the effects and advantages of holistic local government approaches and how these approaches contribute to local government performance. The research examines how holistic approaches can transform urban governance and their potential to provide more effective solutions to the challenges faced by local governments. The literature review shows how holistic approaches have increased citizen participation and transparency of governance processes in local governments, building on studies such as Ansell and Gash and Aguilera et al. The use of holistic approaches in local governments encompasses technological innovations and participatory policy-making processes. These approaches increase management capacity and support more sustainable and responsive service delivery. The research shows that holistic management strategies enable communities to better address the various socio-economic challenges they face through inclusive and effective services. Studies by Giffinger et al. show how such strategies play an important role in improving urban infrastructure and services. Our study provides strategic recommendations on how local governments can implement holistic approaches more effectively. These recommendations include increasing technology integration, involving citizens more in policy-making processes, and strengthening policies towards sustainable development goals. These strategies will enable local governments to be more effective, efficient and responsive and thus improve the quality of urban life.

Keywords

• : Holistic Management
• Local Government Performance
• Sustainable Urban Management

Semt Yaşamı Odağında Bütüncül Yerel Yönetim Yaklaşımı

Abstract

Bu çalışma, bütüncül yerel yönetim yaklaşımlarının etkilerini, avantajlarını ve bu yaklaşımların yerel yönetim performansına nasıl katkıda bulunduğunu ele alır. Araştırma, bütüncül yaklaşımların kent yönetiminde nasıl bir dönüşüm yaratabileceğini ve yerel yönetimlerin karşılaştığı zorluklara daha etkili çözümler sunma potansiyelini incelemektedir. Literatür incelemesi, bütüncül yaklaşımların yerel yönetimlerde vatandaş katılımını ve yönetim süreçlerinin şeffaflığını nasıl artırdığını göstermiştir. Yerel yönetimlerde bütüncül yaklaşımların kullanımı, teknolojik yenilikler ve katılımcı politikaların geliştirilmesi süreçlerini kapsar. Bu yaklaşımlar, yönetim kapasitesini artırarak, daha sürdürülebilir ve duyarlı hizmet sunumunu destekler. Araştırma, bütüncül yönetim stratejilerinin, kapsayıcı ve etkin hizmetler yoluyla toplumların karşılaştığı çeşitli sosyoekonomik problemlere karşı daha iyi mücadele edebilmesini sağladığını ortaya koyar. Alana özgü yapılan çalışmalar, bu tür stratejilerin kentsel altyapı ve hizmetlerin iyileştirilmesinde önemli rol oynadığını göstermektedir. Yapılan araştırmada, yerel yönetimlerin bütüncül yaklaşımları daha etkin bir şekilde nasıl uygulayabileceği üzerine stratejik öneriler sunulmaktadır. Bu öneriler arasında, teknoloji entegrasyonunun artırılması, vatandaşların politika yapım süreçlerine daha fazla dâhil edilmesi ve sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerine yönelik politikaların güçlendirilmesi yer almaktadır. Bu stratejiler, yerel yönetimlerin daha etkili, verimli ve duyarlı olmasını sağlarken, kent yaşamının kalitesini arttırmayı hedeflemektedir.

Keywords

• Bütüncül Yönetim
• Yerel Yönetim Performansı ve Sürdürülebilir Kent Yönetimi
• Mimari Tasarım.

Supporting Institution

Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi Fen Bİlimleri Enstitüsü Mimarlık Anabilim Dalı Mimari Tasarım Programı YÜksek Lİsans tezinden üretilmiştir.

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