The Neoliberal Transformation of Local Government in Turkey and the Contracting Out of Municipal Services: Implications for Public Accountability

Kadirbeyoğlu, Zeynep; Sümer, Bilgesu

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“…did not lead to a retreat of the state (Eder, 2010). On the contrary, they led to the advent of public policy in sectors where the state had previously been less involved -such as welfare, housing, health and transport (Kadirbeyoğlu & Sümer, 2012;Massicard, 2014). All the papers in the issue conclude that the rise of non-public actors does not imply the retreat of the state, but rather its reconfiguration.…”

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“…Over the last few decades, indirect forms of government have become increasingly prominent in Turkey. Numerous instances of this may be observed in several sectors, including: the policy-making role of various actors from what is commonly referred to as 'civil society' (both collective actors, such as NGOs or labour unions and citizens); the fact that their involvement is welcomed in new government patterns -such as 'projects' -encouraged by the European Union (Scalbert-Yücel & Girard, 2015;Visier, 2015); the increasing outsourcing of service provision, in municipal services, for example (Kadirbeyoğlu & Sümer, 2012); the expanding role of experts in policy-making; the role in implementing Turkish diplomacy abroad played until recently by schools and firms linked to the Gülen movement; and the ever greater importance of hybrid agencies, such as development agencies or the mass housing administration (Kuyucu & Ünsal, 2010;Pérouse, 2015). Such examples shed light on the role of non-public actors in contemporary policy-making and policy implementation in Turkey.…”

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Reconsidering the role of non-public actors in Turkish policy-making

Massicard

Visier²

2017

Mediterranean Politics

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Indirect forms of government have become increasingly prominent in Turkey over the last few decades. After giving an overview of the growing role of nonpublic actors in Turkish policy-making, we depart from the common idea that the phenomenon is a result of neoliberalism only and examine the multiple genealogies and complex dynamics at work. The paper then questions the preconception according to which the involvement of non-public actors implies a retreat of the state and frames these developments in terms of changing forms of government. Finally, we question the outcomes of this phenomenon in terms of policy and power reconfigurations.

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Reconsidering the role of non-public actors in Turkish policy-making

Massicard

Visier²

2017

Mediterranean Politics

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“…Elle peut dériver de pratiques clientélistes (distribution d'emplois par exemple) (Post, 2018), ou s'appuyer sur un sentiment d'appartenance collectif structuré par une identité religieuse ou locale (Catusse, Karam, et Lamlūm, 2011 ;Mermier et Mervin, 2012). La légitimation de l'action publique peut passer aussi par l'affichage d'une efficacité technocratique dans la résolution des problèmes (Kadirbeyoğlu et Sümer 2012 ;Carles, 2018). Un troisième enjeu a trait à la construction du territoire comme espace local ou (Dubresson et Jaglin, 2005).…”

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Instruments and spaces of waste governance in Lebanon

Farah¹,

Verdeil²

2021

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pour leur contribution à l'enquête, et Rita Nasr plus particulièrement pour sa cartographie. Ils remercient également Patrick Le Galès pour ses commentaires sur une version antérieure du manuscrit et les deux réviseurs anonymes de la revue. Instruments et territoires de la gouvernance des déchets au Liban Géocarrefour, 95/1 | 2021 Instruments et territoires de la gouvernance des déchets au Liban Géocarrefour, 95/1 | 2021

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The politics of land management after disasters: the case of post-earthquake reconstruction in Türkiye

Özdoğan,

Lizarralde,

Herazo

2024

DPM

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PurposeIn this paper, we explore the impact of land management practices on post-disaster housing, to draw lessons from the case of reconstruction in Türkiye.Design/methodology/approachWe conducted two qualitative case studies of two reconstruction experiences following the 2020 Elazığ and İzmir earthquakes. We analyzed 70 articles, technical reports and press releases and then used a set of policy analysis tools to examine five policy documents in depth. Finally, we wanted to understand how key officers interpreted these policy documents, so we closely analyzed the transcripts of eight semi-structured interviews.FindingsTürkiye’s legal framework comprises five main policies that concentrate power in the central government and are not tailored to post-disaster reconstruction. This framework facilitates the construction of rubber-stamped apartment buildings, which disregard cultural and social contexts and practices. The current reconstruction policy neglects alternative options like cooperative housing, which could better respond to communal needs and expectations. It also often leads to the loss of land rights among affected residents.Research limitations/implicationsWe only analyzed decision-making processes in two case studies and based our study on a limited number of interviews. Therefore, it is difficult to generalize our results and apply them to other contexts. Further quantitative and qualitative work is necessary to conceptualize the links between land management and post-disaster housing reconstruction.Practical implicationsOur findings suggest a need for legislative frameworks specifically designed to address land management during post-disaster reconstruction. The concentration of power in central governments is problematic, thus it remains crucial to empower local authorities by reinforcing technical expertise and facilitating administrative autonomy.Originality/valueThis study offers unique insights into how power relations influence land management practices in post-disaster housing reconstruction. Examining the centralization of power and its impact on cultural and social practices identifies common forms of dispossession and points to key areas for policy improvement.

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The Neoliberal Transformation of Local Government in Turkey and the Contracting Out of Municipal Services: Implications for Public Accountability

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Reconsidering the role of non-public actors in Turkish policy-making

Reconsidering the role of non-public actors in Turkish policy-making

Instruments and spaces of waste governance in Lebanon

The politics of land management after disasters: the case of post-earthquake reconstruction in Türkiye

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