Regional inequalities in Turkey and how it influenced recent presidential elections

1 A Comprehensive Analysis of Development Inequalities Among Regions in Turkey Your Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code Professor’s Name Due Date 2 A Comprehensive Analysis of Development Inequalities Among Regions in Turkey The challenges posed by regional inequalities or disparities within a nation extend beyond mere geographical boundaries. According to theoretical postulates and normative standards, these issues delve deeper into the intricate tapestry of the country’s regional socioeconomic fabric. For Turkey, regional inequalities also testify to the complex interplay of historical legacies, socioeconomic indicators, and political dynamics. Thus, further delving into the subject reveals the intricate layers of the saga surrounding regional imbalances, including historical origin and development disparities, income inequalities, and, most importantly, the profound effect that regional voting patterns have on national political balance. It shows the roots of such inequality but also gives some insight and a twist into what its far-reaching consequences may bring. Historical Origins of Regional Inequalities in Turkey: Reflecting on the issue, it is argued that the people in Turkey exemplify the historical roots of oppression. More precisely, the character of the oppressed reveals the deep-seated origins of regional inequalities, entwined with legacies of empire, geopolitical considerations, and socioeconomic dynamics from saturated pasts. That historical journey should always be undertaken to understand the roots of disparity that must be unveiled in the layer of influences forming contemporary uneven development. The six-hundred-year-long expansion of the Ottoman Empire explains much of the genesis of regional imbalances within the present-day country (Mwewa, 2023). As a result, the Ottoman heritage and resources are concentrated in the western regions under the gravitational pull of the administrative and economic centers of the empire situated in Istanbul. This heavy focus on Istanbul left many opportunities and resource allocations in the hinterlands. This early 3 concentration of power and wealth would set the conditions for lasting regional inequities that would be reproduced through subsequent historical transitions. It began with the requisite changes in the fabric of society after the dismemberment of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. The period marked transformation. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the republic’s founding father, emerged with a vision of a modernist and secular nation-state (Wikipedia Contributors, 2020). It is evident that this necessarily promotes regional disparities. In the nation-building process, the policies were directed at industrialization and modernization and concentrated in the western regions rather than the eastern and southeastern regions. Added to the high levels of regional neglect of infrastructure and low investment in those years, a platform was set where vital economic underdevelopment in the various regions could be established. The regional backwardness of Turkey is historically and culturally rooted in the Kurdish issue. The majority of the Kurdish population in the southeast suffered from severe sociopolitical problems that have retarded the process of economic development. This has increased tendencies toward obduracy by identity, contributing to the regionalization of the country through historical marginalization, cultural differences, and political tensions. The Kurdish issue is considered one of the most sensitive issues related to national unity and, simultaneously, the removal of fundamental historical reasons for regional inequalities. Geography is one of the other most important factors that have shaped the historical origins of regional disparities; while lying towards the interior, the Anatolian plate was despicable (published, 2023). The coastal regions were positioned attractively regarding economic opportunities and ways from the hinterlands. Historically, access to the local and international markets and the depth of being closer to the coast have favored the coastal areas in 4 most countries to be more economically developed at early stages compared to the interior regions. The same division for geographical differentiation still prevails for economic activity, infrastructure, and well-being. However, the events of the Armenian genocide and the population exchanges that followed as a result of hostilities during the First World War would undoubtedly have significant impacts on regional demographics and have created modifications in the socioeconomic compositions over the present period. This would directly affect the settled communities, economic networks, and socioeconomic ascertainments attached to the regions. An entangled multi-generational result emerged within these historical traumas, affecting the socioeconomic landscape and increasing regional inequalities. Further economic policies on regional disparities in Turkey have, to an extent, contributed to creating some regional imbalances during diversities in different historical periods. In sharp contrast, the economic reforms and strategies of necessary substitution industrialization pursued during the diversities at various periods of Turkey’s economic history have impacted regions with well-established industrial bases to perpetuate regional economic disparities. The impacts of neoliberal economic reforms in a later period came with an unequal impact on different areas depending on their existing economic structures. The setbacks of the neoliberal reform included a fall in rural incomes, a reduction in agricultural lending, and diminished government expenditures. O’Donnell and Silver establish that the economic policies of each period have unquestionably left indelible imprints that perpetuate or mitigate regional inequalities. The 20th century, particularly the back half of it, had already seen a kind of decentralization that empowered local governance structures but with a bated breath to temper 5 disparities in different regions. However, this proved challenging to manage, effectively actualize, or realize due to bureaucratic bottlenecks and the perpetuation of some historical imbalances. The existence and reinforcement of other factors within the political arena, such as the concentration of political power in a few regions, was a new blow. Development Disparities among Regions in Turkey: The setting up of the economic indicators puts in place a lens from which the harsh inequalities among the regions come into being. The most outstanding metric, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, has clearly shown humongous differences among the western areas like Istanbul and those lined along the Aegean coast against their eastern counterparts. By size, it is evident that Istanbul is the center of the economy thanks to its relatively high GDP per capita and robust industrial and commercial activities. Historically, economic concentration in the West has been due to factors ranging from Ottoman-era economic policy to later industrialization efforts, forming the basis of enduring economic imbalances. Unemployment rates show additional economic rifts. The Western regions have lower unemployment rates because of more economic diversification than the Eastern regions. The high level of unemployment among the people in the East induces an inward migration pattern that reinforces the regional imbalances. The differences between the East and the West include income level differences and the disparity, illustrated economic imbalance, employment opportunities, market access, and withstanding activities differences. The demographic indicators indicate the distribution pattern of the populations, corresponding age structures, and migration trends. This cosmopolitan attraction, combined with economic opportunities, makes Istanbul receive a considerable share of its population, thereby putting massive pressure on population density and diversity. The significant influence stems 6 from the eastern regions, where limited economic opportunities, possibly at subsistence levels, contribute to lower life expectancy and sluggish population growth. In some instances, these regions may even experience a population decline. Age structure in different regions further influences development trajectories; regions with a high youth population may come with different needs and challenges than other regions. Social factors like education, healthcare, and quality of life paint the complete picture of the differences in development. Most of the population, especially for reasons enumerated herein, needs to be more privileged to enjoy a completed education. The opportunities offered in the western parts of the country are better developed in terms of infrastructure and quality of provision. Istanbul is a natural magnet for higher education; it attracts students and contributes to preparing a qualified workforce. The East needs to improve its opportunities. Health infrastructure, available medical services, and existing health conditions are some areas where differences in healthcare amenities are seen. With medical amenities in Istanbul and other major cities being developed and compared so much to other developed nations, they are even more developed for developing countries. The remote and rural areas of these eastern regions may, at the same time, not be so fortunate to access healthcare, which may negatively affect health disparities and life expectancy. Other quality-of-life indices, such as housing, public services, and cultural amenities, indicate development imbalances. For example, the less developed regions will also have lower living standards and a lower vibrancy of the artistic scene than Istanbul, the country’s cultural and economic focal point. While cultural amenities and employment will attract populations to promising or better-developed regions, such a disparity in living standards, just like other indices of quality of life, would make migration unavoidable. Such a disparity in the standard of living 7 stimulates regional migration, which is synonymous with people searching for a good life in suitable or well-endowed regions. Understanding how such a difference in development will interact will require a clear look into the economic indicators and their interrelationships. Economic indicators’ differences are easily replicated in other aspects, such as education and health, and soon develop into a stagger, thus making the trajectory of inequality elastic. Less economically developed regions become plagued with problems investing in their education and health infrastructure, leading to a lack of proper utilization and development among their residents. This development reinforces and encourages people to interact among themselves in an economic, social, and demographic sense. For example, because the western regions have a relatively higher level of educational attainment, these scenarios have resulted in a skilled labor force, which lures investments and promotes economic growth. Those less polytechnic regions are disadvantaged in pulling industries that require a polytechnic workforce and, in so doing, perpetuating economic disparities. The multidimensionality of the indicators also results from internal migration patterns. For example, the population flow into booming economic regions may need to improve social services and the infrastructure in sending and receiving regions. Knowledge of such interrelationships is crucial in policymaking and eliminates composite regional disparities. Investment in infrastructure is the core of an environment that will facilitate growth. Arguably more critical is an augmentation in transportation networks, energy infrastructure, and industrial zones regarding regional disparities. This will pave the way for the revival of economic growth and increase employment generation. Good management means encouraging investment in high-growth potential sectors in least-developed regions, such as renewable energy 8 sources, agriculture, and tourism, thus opening up opportunities for diversifying regional economies. Consequently, education reform must focus on both; inequalities concerning quality education provisioning are to be addressed through investment in infrastructure, scholarships, and vocational training programs that can equip people from less developed countries with skills to integrate into the changed economy. Health initiatives would entail equal access to healthcare. These would include people gaining access to health care through such initiatives as the updating of infrastructure in the healthcare systems in ignored areas, attractive package incentives for health professionals in places where such professionals operate in areas perceived to be left out, and preventive health practices whose interventions are meant to address specific regional health outcomes. Inextricably bound with economic and social prosperity, health outcomes that are defined by interventions targeting healthcare can promote resource redistribution and opportunities for egalitarian access. The Observation of Regional Income Inequality in Turkey: Income inequality is established to be observed in a regional setting, thus revealing complex economic polarities with historical roots and consequences that are persistent in the modern world. In analyzing income distribution, many factors are to be considered, thus requiring a detailed analysis in which historical outputs, geographical disparities, and economic policies are taken into account. Among others, employing metrics such as the Gini coefficient is a crucial tool to delve into the core concern of regional income inequality in Turkey (Wang et al., 2023). This examination goes beyond numerical analysis and investigates the profound correlation between income distribution and the pervasive issue of regional poverty. The Gini coefficient is a point and a level of income equality, giving different provinces hope. The most widely used indicator of income inequality is the Gini coefficient, which ranges 9 from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality); the higher its value, the greater the degree of income inequality in the economy. Perception of the concept in terms of income inequality and interpretation of regional diversity expressed by the Gini coefficient, such as their income disparities and their impact on economic health in general. Most Western regions, especially around Istanbul and the Aegean coast, always show lower Gini coefficients than their Eastern and Southeastern counterparts. This shows a more even spread across the income terrain in Turkey, where most citizens partake in economic prosperity. For instance, being an economic and cultural heart, Istanbul has benefits such as a diversified economy, access to international markets, and being a center for many knowledge and highincome disciplines. This economic diversity contributes to a more balanced income distribution, reflected in lower Gini coefficients. On the other side, the high Gini coefficient points to almost every unequal income distribution in the East and Southeast areas. Furthermore, despite experiencing challenges on the economic side that have been characterized by the issue of fewer people having the income portion, which is highly concentrated, the situation still needs to be marked with the fewest people in the income portion that is highly concentrated. In this regard, the Gini coefficient becomes the mirror to be used to look upon and measure the different regions that mark and characterize the economic inequalities in Turkey. An addendum about regional income inequality can be accurately obtained, considering how the Gini coefficients still differ across the range of improvements over time. Specifically, significant progress has occurred over time in reducing the national averages of general income inequality, while the regional differentials have persisted and, in some cases, grew. For some periods, the economic prosperity of the West failed to trickle down to the more economically and agriculturally inferior regions; therefore, the gap between prosperous and less developed ones 10 widened. However, there are also concerns with the Gini coefficient. For one, while it gives some measure of economic disparity working inversely in scale, there could be a more significant aspect of regional divergence in work complexity. Other broader factors, such as the level of access to necessary services or living costs, determine the level of socioeconomic context that necessarily influences income inequality’s impact. Therefore, regional income inequality is calculated using the Gini coefficient’s mean and dispersion. Regional income inequality and regional poverty incidence are dicey aspects intertwined in this observation. Income inequality has ramifications far more profound than a fact of the numbers. It is a life-touching reality for countless people and communities. With Gini coefficients being high, the more significant the portion of income, the more concentrated it becomes among the privileged; the remainder faces a heightened risk of poverty. Eastern and southeastern areas bolted on the challenge of regional poverty, with poor indices in Gini. Fewer economic opportunities, lower wages, and only meager access to social services mean a neverending cycle of poverty across generations. The relations between income inequality and regional poverty have created a situation like this, whereby economic challenges don’t go away but worsen, affecting general socioeconomic parameters for these regions. The broader implications of the phenomenon influence social cohesion, health, and education. In most cases, economic hardships in regions ideally result in high school dropouts, limited access to quality health care, and living conditions that quickly go out of hand. The above complex linkage between income inequality and regional poverty underlines the need for targeted interventions that address economic asymmetries and broader social problems of unequal income distribution. Investing in infrastructure development in less-developed regions is pivotal to reducing regional income inequality. The encouragement of new and improved transportation networks in 11 less developed areas, energy infrastructure, and industrial zones can respond in ways that may improve all forms of economic growth, allure overseas and regional financial investments, and create jobs that, in turn, may help create employment. Consistent with this and aiming at the larger objective of decentralization, the purpose is that economic activities spread themselves out to the whole country more evenly than being very highly concentrated in just a tiny part. Bringing down this spatial concentration of economic activities can also help policymakers achieve a more equitable income distribution. The building of a diversified economy in the region is equally important. Concentrating some industries in one area and not others has always shown uneven development. However, suppose investments are encouraged in growth sectors in the regions and those with promise in the least developed nations. In that case, this will only ignite the process of economic transformation and eventually lead to a more balanced income distribution. On their own, targeted incentives to businesses within these regions and firms of the locals are needed for innovation in the new entrepreneurship and to build amongst local industries the critical mass necessary for growth based on led linkages. Education has emerged as the most needed lever for addressing regional income inequality. Some basic parameters that could be considered to empower residents in low-human development areas are the development of educational infrastructure, the provision of scholarships, and the promotion of vocational training so others can empower themselves with the skills required to be part of modern and emerging economies. It not only encourages individual opportunities for their full development but also assists in furthering the overall role of human capital development necessary for regional affluence. In a broader sense, it aims to lay 12 the foundation for more inclusive economic growth by reducing national achievements among regions. Contribute to healthcare initiatives that are key to curtailing the implications of income disparity, especially in economically disadvantaged regions. Improving the health service infrastructure, the availability of personnel, and stimulating preventive health programs can boost economic productivity. A healthy population is a way to guarantee economic productivity and social well-being; therefore, there is a need for particular healthcare interventions to make regional income inequality a thing of the past. The foundation for inclusionary economic policies lies in regional income distribution. Special initiatives that will take cognizance of characteristics littered in the regions with emphasis on equitability in development complemented by targeted support for the less developed, if not a factor in balanced income distribution, may include financial incentives tailored to natural conditions in the regions, able-fitting regulatory frameworks and well-targeted investments taking into account some unique problems in different areas. Recent Presidential Elections and Regional Voting Patterns: In this regard, the dynamics of recent Turkish presidential elections present a fascinating lens through which regional voting patterns can be inspected and the more intricate interplay of socio-political factors shaping the electoral landscape (DC (ACW), 2023). How these regions align to form political preferences talks much about a country’s tapestry and how regional identity interacts with economic considerations and political ideology. The Western regions, particularly Istanbul and the Aegean Coast, have been natural centers of differentiated and competitive politics. Specifically, being an economic and cultural capital, Istanbul is a microcosm of the plurality of the country in politics. Voters in Istanbul have 13 been relatively balanced in the representation of their mandate among different political parties, nurturing a very competitive environment. On the Aegean coast, with urban-rural demographic heterogeneity, identical variability is noticed in political preferences. On the other side, these statistics can’t deny that eastern and southeastern parts, which have always been full of economic difficulties and historical turmoil, have shown a more stable pattern of voting for some political parties. For instance, references to the southeastern parts, which have a majority of Kurds who have traditionally voted in blocs for parties that represent the Kurdish agenda, are examples of the same. Examples include how intertwined identity politics, historical gripes, and other economic considerations are. The other facet of regional voting dynamics involves Central Anatolia and the Black Sea region. The mixed urban-rural population region generally expressed differential support levels for the political party. Nuances within these regions indicate why it is essential to recognize that the overall picture of regional voting patterns should include sub-regional differences. Analyzing voting activity in recent elections, it is evident that political polarization is increasing in Turkish politics. Politics of identity, urban-rural division, and economics tend to articulate distinct regional dynamics, with many guiding how groups might vote and what direction this voting may impact in both the national and local arenas. Regional voting patterns in the recent Turkish elections have often reflected economic inequalities between the East and West. Drenched by diverse economic opportunities, the welldeveloped West of Turkey usually displays a very diversified political affiliation. Economic considerations like job opportunities, business prospects, and overall prosperity have significantly impacted many cases of voting behavior. In Istanbul, one can get a concrete feel for how economic considerations affect voting patterns. Of course, one of the layers that can be seen 14 as integral to the varied electorate of the city is the reflection of the diverse economy in many thriving industries and service sectors. Many voters in Istanbul may regard issues such as economic stability or job creation as a response to the investment climate and a show of support for any of the candidates or political parties seen to be able to do so. On the other hand, the eastern and southeastern parts have generally issued in a more homogenized nature; being economically backward and with fewer opportunities, they are most certainly the pertinent areas in the economic dimension. It virtually becomes the predominant consideration regarding unemployment, welfare, and economic opportunity. Most parties whose appeal is derived from bases of economic grievances or the desired empowerment all find a potent resonance in such areas. This relationship between economic inequalities and the voting pattern was not one-dimensional. Voting patterns of the populace will have a significant impact on the economy question. Still, the perception of how political actors carry those questions and their general level of alignment of political ideologies with the voters’ aspirations gives another complexity to the political shop. Identification politics forms a fulcrum based on the history, ethnic, or cultural hills in shaping regional voting patterns without failure. The experience of history teaches that the southeastern region, predominantly inhabited by the Kurdish population, more often than not supported political parties that represented Kurdish interests and generated a political landscape with the insemination of identification politics, historical grievances, and the pursuit of cultural rights unique to these regions. Identity is better represented under these politically diverse facets in the western parts, which, to a far greater extent, are the most varied in terms of ethnicity and culture. 15 Identity is still a crucial consideration, and now, with a broader span of political issues, it has genuinely gotten very complicated and layered. Istanbul is a melting pot for a varied crosssection of cultures and identities in a vast and complex urban setting. Local examples of Central Anatolia or the Black Sea region allow these regional identity dynamics to influence voting patterns. Issuable are local identities that combine historical legacies with cultural subtleties, thus presenting the key defining characteristics of unique regional affinities. Certain political parties align themselves with and address regional identities, garnering significant support. Hence, it is essential to explore the local context that molds political inclinations. The urban-rural divide highlights a pronounced feature of regional voting patterns: distinct socioeconomic realities and considerations of politics. While the cities of Istanbul and Ankara present a political diversity characterized by a highly bipartisan nature due to cosmopolitan-based diversified economic opportunities and exposure to a vast range of political ideologies, a good example is a common situation in the East and Southeast in most cases, many rural areas; they often exhibit political consensuses that are much more homogeneous. A closed community, traditional values, and the weight of a historic legacy are some elements that caused consolidation in a political landscape. The Black Sea region reflects myriad relationships between urban and rural settings; only this time, the former and the latter coexist closely. The same urban centers, while likely to be more tilted toward various probable political leanings, offer spaces where rural areas within the same region show heightened levels of consistency in their voting patterns. Repeat this repeatedly, and you start to understand how convoluted regional voting preferences are. The media will likely be in the middle of shaping political perceptions and thus influencing the regional inhabitants’ votes. Diversified media outlets in different political 16 quarters raise the level of an informed and discerning electorate. The dispersion of other media outlets in urban centers ensures that urban voters are exposed to a magnitude of perspectives and analyses that, in turn, make them multiple in their political preferences and based on subtle considerations. Conversely, it is more challenging for the media to reach the less developed parts of rural areas. As a result, there may be interdependence on local media feeds or shallow information, which could affect the formulation of political actors and issues. The media landscape has become one of the significant factors framing political campaign candidates and parties toward regional differences in political preferences. The regional voting patterns observed in the context of recent Turkish presidential elections have potent consequences for political and governance stability in the region. It must be underscored that the political terrain being referred to is so varied, with no reason as to why different policy actors or those in politics cannot understand the art of governance for a country yet are not even taking cognizance of the varied regional preferences and priorities of the people in the country. This means that the current political arena of regional voting patterns is a hurdle to aiding national unity and social cohesion. In response, political actors, over centuries of struggles, have been at their best to reach a balance between recognizing unique regional exigencies and placing an emphasis on national sameness. Building the bridges across this downtown concerning urban-rural identity requires policies that recognize regional diversity while pointing at a shared vision for the nation. Identity politics, although culturally significantly grounded in the mosaic of the nation’s sets of cultures, are also prone to generative governance problems. Integrating the aspirations of a diversity of ethnic and cultural groups into a framework of policies has to be both accommodating and respectful of the regional identities while also pushing forward an integrated 17 vision for the nation. This naturally speaks of a more harmonized and collective form of governance, and this can be established once such governance is clearly and evidently mindful of all these dimensions. Literacy relative to the media and the quality of this wide range of media are two very vital ways to propagate the state of an informed citizenry. The ultimate end to closing off access gaps of these sorts in media between urban and rural areas will ultimately lead to a more informed populace through which voters can carry out their will based on a plurality of perspectives that, in the end, can build up to create a political debate based on subtleties far beyond simple regional bias. Implications and Policy Recommendations: Disparities among the diverse regions of Turkey’s socioeconomic sphere are phenomenal; opportunities provide a discernible instance for economic activity, living conditions, social security, and the representation of the people in politics and governance. So that the issue at hand can be rectified properly, due consideration must be given to the subtle implications, and a comprehensive set of policy recommendations that will be sensitive to the broad sensitivities of the diverse regions needs to be elaborated. Such issues include consideration regarding regional inequality and concrete policy matters about economic development, education, healthcare reforms, regional initiatives, and comprehensive social policies. Regional economic disparities in Turkey manifest to the maximum through employment opportunities, patterns of income distribution, and overall economic growth. The approach should be significantly multi-faceted in dealing with the same. First, vast amounts of money should be injected into infrastructure development in the less developed areas. This may mean a change in transport, energy infrastructure, and industrial zone systems to boost economic activities and investments. Second, industrial policy should ensure that the less developed region 18 is facilitated to diversify its economy, which is critical to ensuring sustainability. Encouraging investment inflows into significant potential growth sectors like renewable energy, technology, or tourism could create an opportunity to decrease dependency on specific industries, ensuring resilient growth. Third, the formulation of the industrial policy should be regional-specific. With that, the abovementioned measures would establish tailor-made incentive-support mechanisms for local businesses to support inclusive growth and allow all regions to seize their potential. The implications of regional inequalities extend beyond economic factors to encompass broader aspects of development, including education, healthcare, and quality of life. Regional development policies will need to be harmonized holistically to deal with these. With decentralization comes excellent empowerment. At both levels, decentralization and strengthening local authorities’ representation offer ample opportunities to address community needs. It makes an all-rounder development insofar as it touches on, like the looping in of regions through inclusive city planning targeted on social investment programs that better educational infrastructure, health care services, and the general quality of life are catered to. This ensures the city equally benefits from the growth by equitably sharing the benefits. Education is fundamental to addressing regional inequalities by providing individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the modern economy. Arguably, the administrative system is a change factor capable of empowering relevant people it deals with to close the gap through education. Educational infrastructures need development in regions where students are future intellects and innovation drivers. Some of these include the ability of these schools to plan and build infrastructure and maintain it, avail necessary resources and technology, and better reform teacher training systems and programs. Secondly, promoting vocational training initiatives would enlighten people on the skills needed by industries right at 19 the locale and hence reduce the high rate of unemployment that GDP growth needs. The third one is to implement scholarships and financial aid programs to eradicate this cost barrier and allow those talented from less privileged backgrounds to seek education in higher learning institutions that would then develop their communities. Access to qualitative medical services is one of the fundamental human rights and essential to the quality of life. In this respect, reforms must go toward compensating for regional disparities in access to and volume of welfare services provided and medical infrastructure. First, differences between less developed areas in healthcare infrastructure development must be addressed for access to the most fundamental medical services for all respective residents. This includes building and equipping hospitals and clinics, hiring and training healthcare professionals, technical development, telemedicine, and mobile health initiatives for use in even the most isolated areas. Second, policies oriented to assist healthcare professionals by attaching various incentives, financial support, loan paybacks, and professional development to working in underserved areas may help remove those shortages. This translates into the third intervention: the development of locally tailored programs geared toward further prevention and promotion of health through vaccination, screening, and education, with an effort towards a decrease in the rate of disease. More than the issue that it is directly involved with, regional disparities in economy and healthcare have more significant social factors involved in these dimensions: social cohesion, cultural identity, and political representation, among others. This becomes an issue that complex social policies have to deal with. After that, cultural and social integration could be tied in with increased understanding among disparate communities and the earning of mutual respect through cultural exchanges and local and community-sponsored events like educational discussions. 20 Electoral reforms will cushion impacts brought about by disparity in representation, ensure regional diversity, and allow marginalized sections living within such regions to enjoy a measure of independence. Third, media campaigns will promote the weaknesses and potential of the area to counter prevailing stereotypes and bring perceptions of pride and belonging to the locals. A robust monitoring and evaluation framework must be laid out for these policy recommendations. In this line, the impact assessment of the policies about regional development and economic growth, educational and healthcare attainment, and most obviously, social bonding, has to lead to continuous fine-tuning regularly. The framework must hold feedback from the local communities to unleash adaptive policy-making deftly and react to the evolving regional needs and priorities. Conclusion In conclusion, the latest presidential elections are portrayed as unearthly complicated, with supposed regional voting reflecting the complex character of Turkish political life. Preferences in the region are different: economic considerations, identity politics, urban-rural dynamics, and the extraordinary role of mass media. Voting patterns under such considerations thus bear grave implications for political harmony and leadership; essentially, the tendency is for more significant regional divides to be created. Inclusion programs that adapt to specific regional issues are required at present. The decrease in the disparity of urban and rural identities, the reduced breach in urban and rural economic opportunities, and better media literacy are all factors that could make people more educated and harmonized. 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