Özet:

Development is one of the topics on the agenda of all countries. With time, the scope of development has changed and sustainable development goals have emerged. Economic arrangements alone remain insufficient for sustainable development and prosperity. The implementation of social regulations, the availability of services, the participation of each sector in production are important points for comprehensive and sustainable development. On the other hand, it is known that central public services are facing various challenges, such as the identification of needs and the increasing bureaucratic processes. Therefore, it is expected that local organizations will be more active, especially in the provision of local development. In this context, civil society organizations also play an important role in the development process. It is easier for civil society organizations to get to the local, to take service, to get in touch with citizens. The civil society organizations can support development at all levels through their projects; however, to ensure development, all sections of society must be actively involved in the production processes. It is also important for women to be involved in the development process. Supporting women entrepreneurs is one of the effective ways to ensure the participation of the majority of the population in production for both the development of women’s social status and the sustainability of development.The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of civil society organizations that support women entrepreneurs on local development. In this context, the activities of three NGOs, including KAMER (Women’s Center), KAGIDER (Turkey Women’s Entrepreneurs’ Association) and KEDV (Women’s Employment Assessment Foundation) have been studied with their support for women’s entrepreneurship in Turkey. The impact of civil society organizations that support women entrepreneurs on local development has been discussed.

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