ANALYSIS OF THE 11TH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2019-2023) AND THE 12TH DEVELOPMENT PLAN (2024-2028) WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Abstract

Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires the implementation of a comprehensive and effective strategic planning process. Therefore, development plans play a crucial role in the realization of the SDGs. The SDG performance of countries is regularly monitored by relevant United Nations (UN) bodies, and the reports prepared by these bodies present countries' current status, progress trends, and regional-global comparisons. The UN's 2023 SDG Report emphasized that most member states are significantly behind in meeting the 2030 targets and warned that serious global challenges will arise if this trend continues. The report noted that Türkiye's SDG performance is also far from the targets, prompting a comparative analysis of the last two development plans concerning the report's data on achievements and goals. The analysis revealed that Türkiye's 11th and 12th Development Plans are partially aligned with the SDGs but fall short of full integration. It was concluded that future plans should emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerate efforts to increase resources and capacity, develop policies aligned with local needs, establish effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and intensify efforts in environmental sustainability and social inclusion.