Evaluation Of Development Agencies in Türkiye From a Governance Perspective: Discussions on Their Structural and Functional Problems

Adnan Karataş

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Evaluation Of Development Agencies in Türkiye From a Governance Perspective: Discussions on Their Structural and Functional Problems

Yazarlar:

Adnan Karataş

Yayıncı:

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Sektörü Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi

Dergi:

Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 1, pp.210-233

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350954

pISSN:

2564-680X

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Özet:

 The transformations observed in the field of public administration in the context of globalization have contributed to the emergence of similar and standardized institutional structures across many countries. As a manifestation of this global shift, development agencies have been introduced in Türkiye as one of the policy instruments strongly recommended by the European Union for candidate countries. Despite lacking a clearly defined position within the traditional public administration framework, these agencies have been incorporated into the administrative structure with the aim of advancing development objectives. This study seeks to analyze the development agencies operating in Türkiye since 2006, focusing on their structural and functional dimensions within the context of governance principles. The primary research question addresses the extent to which these agencies function in alignment with key governance principlesnamely participation, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and localityand how their role is situated within the broader public administration paradigm in Türkiye. The methodological approach employed in this study involves content analysis of the agencies official reports and the activities they have undertaken. This analysis evaluates the nature of the agencies engagement with local dynamics, the balance maintained between centralized authority and local actor involvement, and the influence of these agencies on policy-making processes. Furthermore, the study examines criticisms related to funding mechanisms, human resource policies, and implementation performance. Based on these evaluations, recommendations are proposed to enhance the effectiveness and structural integrity of the current system.

 The transformations observed in the field of public administration in the context of globalization have contributed to the emergence of similar and standardized institutional structures across many countries. As a manifestation of this global shift, development agencies have been introduced in Türkiye as one of the policy instruments strongly recommended by the European Union for candidate countries. Despite lacking a clearly defined position within the traditional public administration framework, these agencies have been incorporated into the administrative structure with the aim of advancing development objectives. This study seeks to analyze the development agencies operating in Türkiye since 2006, focusing on their structural and functional dimensions within the context of governance principles. The primary research question addresses the extent to which these agencies function in alignment with key governance principlesnamely participation, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and localityand how their role is situated within the broader public administration paradigm in Türkiye. The methodological approach employed in this study involves content analysis of the agencies official reports and the activities they have undertaken. This analysis evaluates the nature of the agencies engagement with local dynamics, the balance maintained between centralized authority and local actor involvement, and the influence of these agencies on policy-making processes. Furthermore, the study examines criticisms related to funding mechanisms, human resource policies, and implementation performance. Based on these evaluations, recommendations are proposed to enhance the effectiveness and structural integrity of the current system.

 The transformations observed in the field of public administration in the context of globalization have contributed to the emergence of similar and standardized institutional structures across many countries. As a manifestation of this global shift, development agencies have been introduced in Türkiye as one of the policy instruments strongly recommended by the European Union for candidate countries. Despite lacking a clearly defined position within the traditional public administration framework, these agencies have been incorporated into the administrative structure with the aim of advancing development objectives. This study seeks to analyze the development agencies operating in Türkiye since 2006, focusing on their structural and functional dimensions within the context of governance principles. The primary research question addresses the extent to which these agencies function in alignment with key governance principlesnamely participation, transparency, accountability, efficiency, and localityand how their role is situated within the broader public administration paradigm in Türkiye. The methodological approach employed in this study involves content analysis of the agencies official reports and the activities they have undertaken. This analysis evaluates the nature of the agencies engagement with local dynamics, the balance maintained between centralized authority and local actor involvement, and the influence of these agencies on policy-making processes. Furthermore, the study examines criticisms related to funding mechanisms, human resource policies, and implementation performance. Based on these evaluations, recommendations are proposed to enhance the effectiveness and structural integrity of the current system.

 Küreselleşme süreciyle birlikte kamu yönetimi alanında yaşanan dönüşümler, birçok ülkede benzer ve eş biçimli kurumların ortaya çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Bu dönüşümün bir yansıması olarak Türkiyede de kalkınma ajansları, Avrupa Birliğinin aday ülkeler için önerdiği zorunlu politika araçlarından biri olarak gündeme girmiştir. Her ne kadar geleneksel kamu yönetimi teşkilatı içinde net bir yere sahip olmasalar da kalkınma hedeflerine ulaşmak amacıyla idari yapıya entegre edilmişlerdir. Bu çalışma, 2006 yılından itibaren Türkiyede faaliyete geçen kalkınma ajanslarını yönetişim ilkeleri çerçevesinde yapısal ve işlevsel açıdan incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Temel araştırma sorusu, kalkınma ajanslarının yönetişim ilkelerine  katılımcılık, şeffaflık, hesap verebilirlik, etkinlik ve yerellik  ne ölçüde uygun çalıştığı ve bu yapıların Türkiyedeki kamu yönetimi anlayışı içindeki yerinin nasıl şekillendiğidir. Yöntem olarak, ajansların hazırladığı raporlar ve yürüttükleri faaliyetler üzerine içerik analizi uygulanmıştır. Bu analiz aracılığıyla, kalkınma ajanslarının yerel dinamiklerle kurduğu ilişki, merkeziyetçi yapı ile yerel aktörlerin rolü arasındaki denge ve politika yapım süreçlerindeki etkileri değerlendirilmiştir. Ayrıca finansman yapıları, personel politikaları ve uygulama performanslarına yönelik eleştiriler ele alınarak, mevcut yapının iyileştirilmesine yönelik öneriler geliştirilmiştir.

Makale detayları

Evaluation Of Development Agencies in Türkiye From a Governance Perspective: Discussions on Their Structural and Functional Problems

Yazarlar:

Adnan Karataş

Yayıncı:

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Sektörü Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi

Dergi:

Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 1, pp.210-233

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350954

pISSN:

2564-680X

Development Agencies

Governance

Criticisms

SuggestionsKalkınma Ajansları

Yönetişim

Eleştiriler

Öneriler

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Adnan Karataş

Yayıncı: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Ana Başlıklar: Kamu Sektörü Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi

Dergi: Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 1, pp.210-233

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001350954

pISSN: 2564-680X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Adnan Karataş

Yayıncı:

Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Sektörü Organizasyonu ve Yönetimi

Dergi:

Sosyal Bilimler Araştırmaları Dergisi Vol.20 Issue 1, pp.210-233

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001350954

pISSN:

2564-680X