Development plans define what constitutes mainstream social and economic policy in Ankara. This plan lays out the intentions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) administration, which won the general election in May and embarked on a new five-year term in June.
Relatively orthodox economic policies are likely to continue, with some reforms in areas such as taxation and social security.
Considerations of national self-sufficiency and private profit may support efforts towards energy efficiency.
Climate-change risks such as extreme weather and water and food insecurity will receive more attention than reducing Turkey’s own emissions.
Lip-service will be paid to the rule of law, increasing employment, reducing (some) inequalities and preserving the natural environment.
Many business and other organisations will use the strategy of aligning their activities with the plan or referring to it in their lobbying.
