Understanding Development from a Local Perspective: A Qualitative Study on the Filyos Valley Project

Abstract

The Filyos Valley Project (FVP), located in the Western Black Sea region, has profoundly impacted the area, especially in economic and social areas. Based on interviews with 20 residents, the study finds that while the project has contributed to increased female employment, it has also led to widespread flexible and insecure working conditions. Moreover, housing shortages driven by rising demand have become a critical issue. Notably, the exclusion of local communities from decision-making processes has heightened concerns about governance and equity. These findings highlight the importance of adopting a holistic and participatory approach to ensure sustainable development.

Keywords

• Development
• Social transformation
• Filyos Valley Project.

Yerel Perspektiften Kalkınmayı Anlamak: Filyos Vadisi Projesi Üzerine Nitel Bir Çalışma

Abstract

Batı Karadeniz Bölgesi'nde yer alan Filyos Vadisi Projesi (FVP), önemli ekonomik ve sosyal değişimlere yol açmaktadır. 20 yerel sakinle gerçekleştirilen yüz yüze görüşmelere dayanan bu çalışma, FVP’nin kadın istihdamını artırmasına karşın esnek ve güvencesiz çalışma koşullarının yaygınlaşmasına neden olduğunu ortaya koymaktadır. Ayrıca hızla artan konut talebi nedeniyle barınma, bölgede önemli bir sorun haline gelmiştir. Bir diğer dikkat çekici bulgu, yerel toplulukların karar alma süreçlerinin dışında kalmasının yönetimde eşitliğe dair kaygıları artırmasıdır. Bu bulgular, bölgede sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın tesis edilebilmesi için bütüncül ve katılımcı bir yaklaşımın benimsenmesinin önemini vurgulamaktadır.

Keywords

• Kalkınma
• Sosyal dönüşüm
• Filyos Vadisi Projesi.

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