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It is important that the level of development in a country is balanced between regions and that the difference is low. Three types of regions come to the fore as homogeneous, polarized and plan regions in this context. It is aimed to ensure regional development as a result of the division of the country into regions and regions into types. Regional development means raising the level of welfare by eliminating interregional imbalances and activating the economic and social potentials in the region. Especially since the 1950s, regional policies have gained importance and have been seen as a part of the country’s development in Turkey. Therefore, many projects have been implemented for regions in the country. Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP), as an integrated and multi-sectoral development project with the idea of benefiting from the resources of the Southeastern Anatolia Region, was initiated with the Decree-Law (KHK) published in the Official Gazette on 6 November 1989. This project has the feature of being the most effectively implemented project in the history of the Republic, covering 9 provinces. Master plan, region development plan, action plans and development programs are implemented within the scope of the Project. Currently, improvement works continue for many sectors, especially agriculture, energy and industry in the provinces in the GAP region. In this study, the developments after the 2000swithin the scopeof the GAP, which was prepared and implemented for the Southeastern Anatolia Region, were examined through statistical data. In this context, developments in selected sectors are discussed.

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