Abstract:

The change in the concept of classic public administration manifests itself in the relationships between the central administration and local governments, in the sharing of duties. An important part of the investments and services offered before by the central administration are now provided by local governments. Therefore, today the municipalities take important tasks not only through infrastructure, superstructure, transportation services, but in the economic development and development of the city. For national development, regional development is of importance. Regional and rural development is also influenced by urban and rural development. Rural development is a multi-dimensional concept. It has social, economic and political aspects. Central governments are developing policies to ensure rural development can be achieved, with different institutions, organizations (Regional Development Agencies, Agricultural and Rural Development Support Authority) trying to ensure it. In this study, the economic dimension of rural development will be addressed in particular in agricultural policies. In this context, rural development will find an important place in the change in local governments, in development. The successes of the municipalities will be measured by the length of the road they do, the amount of asphalt they throw, not by the collection of waste, but by the services they will provide for the development and development of the city as a whole in order to include the rural areas. With the influence of today’s globalization, a product produced locally, locally, in lower units is sent to the other end of the world not only in its own region, but in its geography. Here, the municipalities will understand the power of the area, increase awareness, facilitate the conditions of proceeding, guide, and develop policies is of importance for rural development. A significant dimension of rural development is also the economic activity. Cities with a wide agricultural area have a significant advantage in the development of rural areas. In this study, three cities with the largest agricultural area in Turkey were selected. In the direction of this advantage that these cities have, what policies local governments produce, what kind of projects, activities, investments they plan for agricultural production, farmers. The strategic plans that the municipalities have prepared after the election are an important document in which they will explain to the public the activities and services they will do during their mandate periods, they set goals for themselves, and they can evaluate their success. In this context, the Ankara, Konya and Shanlıurfa Metropolitan Municipalities’ 2015-2019 Strategic Plans have been studied and the impact on the city’s agricultural policies.

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