The Evaluation of Global Environment Facility Projects in Türkiye

Authors : Ferit Çobanoğlu, Enver Ken

Pages : 1-11

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Publication Date : 2024-12-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects implemented in Türkiye was performed. The World Bank Map tool was mainly used. By entering the GEF option in the Toolkit sub-tool of The World Bank Map tool, detailed analysis and interpretations were attempted to be made by obtaining data on GEF projects implemented in Turkey. At the same time, the land cover type in the provinces where GEF projects are being carried out was examined according to the land cover analysis type in the World Bank Map tool using Modis Combined. All reviews and analyses were made based on data obtained from the relevant website between 1-10 June 2024. It defines which types of GEF projects are supported and funded according to the provinces in Turkey, and it also tries to determine the differentiation in the land cover in the provinces where these projects are implemented. In Turkey, 17 GEF projects are actively being carried out in 27 locations, with a financing of 46 million dollars. When the focal areas of these projects are examined; it consists of climate change (7), land degradation (7), biodiversity (6), multifocal area (3), and chemicals and waste (7). Of course, it could be accepted that it is not correct to base the differentiation according to the provinces only on GEF projects, but it is still evaluated that it can create a significant level of awareness among policymakers and all relevant stakeholders, especially farmers.
Keywords : Yeni nesil etki değerlendirme, sürdürülebilirlik, arazi örtü tipi, Dünya Bankası