Investigating the Compatibility of Turkiye's Development Plans with the Un SDGs

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Karatop B., Erdem S. S., Sinan M., Karatop T.

Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review, cilt.5, sa.7, ss.1-14, 2025 (Scopus)

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ABSTRACTObjective: The objective of this study is to investigate the connection between the first fourof the UN SDGs and Türkiye's last two development plans (DP). The first 4 SDGs were chosendue to cover the most basic needs of society. Also, it is investigated how effective the UN SDGsare in the DP of countries through the example of the Türkiye’s DP.Method: In this study, one of the qualitative research methods, the document analysistechnique was used. An analysis is made from data source documents. The data sources of theresearch consist of the UN SDG (first four goals only) and the 11th DP implemented between2019-2023 and the twelfth DP planned between 2024-2028, which has just been implemented.Results and Discussion: When the targets of the first 4 goals of the UN SDGs are investigatedin the 11th and 12th DPs covering the last 10 years of Türkiye, it is seen that the concepts areincreasingly used. Only 1.1 target (related to extreme poverty) is not included in the DPs.Research Implications: In this study, it is seen that the DPs that are the subject of researchcompletely match the UN SDGs, and there are not only a few sub-goals. Additionally, somegoals have received more attention than othersOriginality: This research offers a new perspective on preparing country DPs by matching asample plan with the UN SDG. It provides valuable insights for both academia and stakeholdersthat prepares the countries development ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the connection between the first four of the UN SDGs and Türkiye's last two development plans (DP). The first 4 SDGs were chosen due to cover the most basic needs of society. Also, it is investigated how effective the UN SDGs are in the DP of countries through the example of the Türkiye’s DP. Method: In this study, one of the qualitative research methods, the document analysis technique was used. An analysis is made from data source documents. The data sources of the research consist of the UN SDG (first four goals only) and the 11th DP implemented between 2019-2023 and the twelfth DP planned between 2024-2028, which has just been implemented. Results and Discussion: When the targets of the first 4 goals of the UN SDGs are investigated in the 11th and 12th DPs covering the last 10 years of Türkiye, it is seen that the concepts are increasingly used. Only 1.1 target (related to extreme poverty) is not included in the DPs. Research Implications: In this study, it is seen that the DPs that are the subject of research completely match the UN SDGs, and there are not only a few sub-goals. Additionally, some goals have received more attention than others Originality: This research offers a new perspective on preparing country DPs by matching a sample plan with the UN SDG. It provides valuable insights for both academia and stakeholders that prepares the countries development goals.