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

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, wh...

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Main Authors: Nükhet Hotar, Asuman Altay, Çağnur Balsarı, Özlem Çakır, Zeki Atıl Bulut, Üzeyir Aydın, Ceyhun Güler, Yakup Özkaya
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Published: Istanbul University Press 2024-07-01
Series:Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi
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description 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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spelling doaj-art-c52d2f742e88460e993333ac5982aa7c2025-08-20T02:27:31ZengIstanbul University PressSosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi1304-01032548-04052024-07-0186557110.26650/jspc.2024.86.1385404123456The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of ElbistanNükhet Hotar0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2195-0852Asuman Altay1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6685-8101Çağnur Balsarı2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6320-0080Özlem Çakır3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7306-5820Zeki Atıl Bulut4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6787-3418Üzeyir Aydın5https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2777-6450Ceyhun Güler6https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8716-0960Yakup Özkaya7https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8724-1306Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeDokuz Eylül Üniversitesi, Izmir, TurkiyeThis 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.https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/70B73A296B364D25A576F70A0DEA3CC4earthquakeelbistankahramanmaraş earthquakequalitative analysiseconomic impacts of earthquakessocial impacts of earthquakes
spellingShingle Nükhet Hotar
Asuman Altay
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The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
Sosyal Siyaset Konferansları Dergisi
earthquake
elbistan
kahramanmaraş earthquake
qualitative analysis
economic impacts of earthquakes
social impacts of earthquakes
title The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
title_full The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
title_fullStr The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
title_full_unstemmed The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
title_short The Economic, Social and Environmental Effects of the Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes: The Case of Elbistan
title_sort economic social and environmental effects of the kahramanmaras earthquakes the case of elbistan
topic earthquake
elbistan
kahramanmaraş earthquake
qualitative analysis
economic impacts of earthquakes
social impacts of earthquakes
url https://cdn.istanbul.edu.tr/file/JTA6CLJ8T5/70B73A296B364D25A576F70A0DEA3CC4
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