18.6 billion lira resources will be transferred for regional development

According to the compilation made by the Ministry and the 2027 budget proposals of the Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), Eastern Anatolia Project (DAP), Eastern Black Sea Project (DOKAP) and Konya Plain Project (KOP) regional development administrations, it is aimed to reduce inter-regional development differences, activate local potential and increase competitiveness through regional development studies.

In this context, an appropriation of 5 billion 471 million 809 thousand liras is planned for the Regional Development Program in 2027, 6 billion 280 million 529 thousand liras in 2028 and 6 billion 874 million 866 thousand liras in 2029.

Regional development administrations operating in a total of 43 provinces are carrying out action plans to accelerate the development of their regions. In addition to the development of agricultural production and irrigation infrastructure, it is aimed to support the socioeconomic development of the regions with investments in rural development, tourism, education and culture.

Within the scope of action plans, a total of 76 projects have been completed as of the first 6 months of this year, while 508 projects are continuing. In 2027 and 2028, it is envisaged that a total of 1.42 trillion lira will be allocated, including 347.7 billion lira to GAP, 332.6 billion lira to DAP, 466.3 billion lira to DOKAP and 273.9 billion lira to KOP.

GAP Regional Development Administration, which will celebrate its 37th anniversary tomorrow, carries out model projects in order to improve the quality of life of the region and minimize the development gap. With this mission, the GAP Administration assumes a leading role in regional development programs carried out at both national and international levels.

Within the scope of the Regional Development Program, it is envisaged that 5 billion 901 million 615 thousand lira will be allocated to the GAP Regional Development Administration in three years.

In this context, it is aimed that the number of farmers receiving training will approach 40 thousand, and the number of female farmers receiving training will approach 8 thousand. The number of children reached within the scope of social activities is expected to exceed 200 thousand.

The total investment allowance foreseen in the administration's budget for the 2027-2029 period is calculated as 3 billion 329 million 419 thousand lira.

Source: TRT Haber Ekonomi RSS (Open Press / Translated Full Text)