How Better Building Code Enforcement Would Help Türkiye’s Economy

02/22/23

“How would Türkiye’s economy improve if it had better building code enforcement?”

As of writing, the nation of Türkiye is reeling from the damages of all of the earthquakes it experienced in the past few weeks. Tens of thousands of buildings were built out of regulation in the past two decades and collapsed. Construction companies that promised safety turned out to be frauds. Local and international investors are not only more reticent on projects but everyday people are more scared to even live. However, if Türkiye were to have truly thorough building code enforcement, then these worries would disappear and economic activity would rebound. This is How Better Building Code Enforcement Would Help Türkiye’s Economy.

As of writing, victims of the 2023 Türkiye – Syria earthquake are continuing to face great difficulties in their daily life. To make a difference, please make a donation to organizations such as the Syrian White Helmets and the Anatolian Arts Institute Earthquake Relief Fund. My friends are also connecting donations to small municipalities and vetted organizations through the venmo account @earthquake-relief. Anything you send will go a long way.