Public Policy on Cooperatives: A Qualitative Analysis of Türkiye’s Strategy and Action Plans
Resumo :
In recent years, the social and solidarity economy (SSE) has emerged as a central framework on inclusive and sustainable development. The recent studies illustrate their institutionalisation in different regions, contributions to sustainability, challenges for transformative potentials, and comparison of public policies.
Research objectives: The first objective was to situate Turkey and its public policy on cooperatives within the global outlook. Another aim was to track the continuity and change in this public policy.
Research design and methods: This study adopted a qualitative approach and applied a thematic analysis. Two documents used in this research, namely the Turkish Cooperatives Strategy and Action Plan (2012–2016) and Turkey Cooperative Strategy and Action Plan (2025–2029), stand as the most significant policy papers about cooperatives.