Revitalising critical urban infrastructure in earthquake-affected provinces in Türkiye
Resilient Cities and Communities –Technical assistance to municipalities in earthquake-affected provinces for strengthening their urban service infrastructure efforts in line with Building Back Better principles
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ClientThe Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (self-initiated measure)
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Country -
Political sponsorsMore
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Runtime2023 to 2025
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InvolvedHatay Metropolitan Municipality, Adıyaman Municipality, Institute of Urban Studies
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Products and expertiseSustainable infrastructure: rural development, energy, transport
Context
The earthquakes on 6 February 2023 severely impacted southeastern Türkiye, particularly Adiyaman and Hatay provinces. This devastation highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive and strategic approach to rebuilding urban infrastructure, ensuring resilience, inclusivity, and long-term viability for the affected communities. The goal is not only to reconstruct what was lost but to prepare these regions for future challenges by adopting a resilient and enduring approach. Moreover, assessments in Adiyaman and Hatay have revealed that urban information systems crucially address immediate infrastructure needs and build long-term resilience by providing vital data for informed decisions and efficient resource allocation.
Objective
The earthquake-affected provinces of Hatay and Adiyaman have revitalised their critical urban infrastructure and built resilient communities.
© GIZ/Dr Pinar CobanyilmazApproach
Guided by the principles of 'building back better,' the Project collaborates with local municipalities to rebuild critical urban service infrastructure using a smart city approach. This initiative helps municipalities effectively manage recovery, reconstruction, and potential future disasters. It adopts a multi-faceted strategy, integrating digitalisation and evidence-driven methods into reconstruction efforts while following good governance principles and the Right to the City concept.
The focus areas include:
- Technical skills building: The project improves urban mobility in Adiyaman and urban-rural development management in Hatay by deploying open-source urban information systems software and enhancing technological capabilities.
- Human resource training: It equips technical staff and stakeholders with essential skills and knowledge.
- Networking and cooperation: The project encourages collaboration among stakeholders and engages the community to maximise recovery and reconstruction efforts. It promotes inclusion, active knowledge exchange, and partnerships.
- Access to finance: The project assists municipalities in developing smart proposals to secure funds and credit lines for earthquake recovery and reconstruction.
Last update: October 2024