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The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan

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  • Nukhet HOTAR

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Asuman ALTAY

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Finance, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Cagnur BALSARI

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Business Administration, Department of Business Administration, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Ozlem CAKIR

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations,İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Zeki Atil BULUT

    (Dokuz Eylül University, İzmir Vocational School, Department of Marketing and Advertising, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Uzeyir AYDIN

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Economics, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Ceyhun GULER

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Labor Economics and Industrial Relations, İzmir, Turkiye)

  • Yakup OZKAYA

    (Dokuz Eylül University, Vocational School of Justice Justice Program, İzmir, Turkiye)

Abstract

This study aims to compile the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the Kahramanmaraş earthquakes and analyze these impacts with qualitative data, focusing on the Elbistan case. To achieve this goal, data was collected after the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş on February 6, 2023, which affected 11 provinces, to identify the economic, social, and environmental problem areas in Elbistan, the epicenter of the earthquake, and to develop solutions that contribute to regional development. To this end, semi-structured interviews were conducted with key sources of information in Elbistan, including local authorities, district residents, the chambers of commerce, İŞKUR (Turkish Employment Agency), union representatives, industry and university representatives, and local businesses. Qualitative research methods were used in the study, and content analysis was performed. Based on the results obtained through content analysis, policy recommendations have been presented in a structure that aligns with the economic development plans strategy, aimed at restoring or improving the economic, physical, social, cultural, and environmental assets of the affected district, reversing economic decline, and enhancing societal resilience.

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  • Nukhet HOTAR & Asuman ALTAY & Cagnur BALSARI & Ozlem CAKIR & Zeki Atil BULUT & Uzeyir AYDIN & Ceyhun GULER & Yakup OZKAYA, 2024. "The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan," Journal of Social Policy Conferences, Istanbul University, Faculty of Economics, vol. 0(86), pages 55-71, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ist:iujspc:v:0:y:2024:i:86:p:55-71
    DOI: 10.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404
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