- Preprint Article
- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-5374441/v1
Mapping Inclusive Migration Governance: A Comparative Analysis of Turkish Municipalities Using Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA)
- Nov 19, 2024
- Research Square
- Seda Rass-Turgut
Abstract This study critically examines how Turkish municipalities are responding to migration challenges posed by the influx of Syrian refugees. By combining qualitative and quantitative methods, it explores the mechanisms that enable inclusive governance at the local level. The findings highlight that municipalities governed by the ruling party and supported by international organizations are more likely to adopt inclusive policies, while those led by opposition parties depend heavily on local resources and economic strength. The results provide valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping migration governance in Türkiye. Türkiye, hosting the largest refugee population globally since the Syrian crisis in 2011, faces significant migration challenges. This study examines the factors shaping municipal responses to the refugee influx and emerging migration governance. Through a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, including Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) and text mining of strategic and performance plans from 81 municipalities, it explores inclusionary migration policies at the subnational level. The research identifies mechanisms that foster inclusive governance in Turkish municipalities, focusing on the roles of local politics, international organizations, and economic factors. The findings indicate that municipalities governed by the ruling party, with strong international NGO support and large refugee populations, tend to adopt inclusive measures. In contrast, opposition-led municipalities with strong economies depend more on local resources and international partnerships. These results underscore the complexity of local migration governance and the interplay between national, local, and international dynamics.
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