Türkiye Uses Housing as Development Policy

Why this is here: Türkiye’s social housing projects offer citizens long-term payment options with state guarantees, aiming to make housing accessible to those with limited incomes.

Adil Karaismailoğlu, a Turkish Parliament member, spoke at the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan, about Türkiye’s approach to social housing. He explained that Türkiye views housing as a social responsibility, going beyond construction to create livable neighborhoods. State-led projects include social infrastructure like parks and mosques, aiming for comfortable and sustainable living.

Karaismailoğlu emphasized prioritizing low-income groups with long-term, low-interest financing options backed by the state. He connected this approach to social justice, framing housing as a constitutional obligation. The World Urban Forum has drawn over 40,000 participants from 182 countries to discuss sustainable urban development.

The forum’s program covers topics from the global housing crisis to artificial intelligence in urban governance. While the event highlights successful models like Türkiye’s, challenges remain in scaling these solutions globally and adapting them to diverse contexts. The forum continues through May 22, fostering international cooperation.