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To define priority sectors and investment projects, and to cooperate with the rele-
vant personnel during the course of this study for the purpose of developing their
planning capabilities.
Under the scope of the preliminary studies, researches have been conducted on the
natural structure, social structure, urban impact areas, industry, and geographical
information systems.
Within the framework of the first site study under DOKAP, the existing socio-
economic and topographic conditions of the region have been analysed and the
development strategy has been established. Furthermore, a draft integrated regional
development plan has been prepared.
Under the scope of the second site study, project profiles for the selected prior-
ity projects/programmes have been prepared and related studies have been initiated
for the formulation of an action plan. The Final Report prepared within the frame-
work of DOKAP studies consists of a Master Plan, Sectoral Reports, Institutional
Development, Project Reports, and an Executive Summary. The DOKAP Master
Plan includes 10 programmes and 52 projects. The studies on the project have been
completed and have been implemented since 2001 (Japan International Cooperation
Agency and State Planning Organization the Republic of Turkey,
2000
).
18.3.1 Legislative Basis
The Government of the Republic of Turkey requested the Government of Japan for
technical cooperation to prepare a multi-sectoral regional development master plan
for the Eastern Black Sea region. In response to this request, the Government of
Japan decided to implement this technical cooperation and entrusted the implemen-
tation to Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Scope of Work for
this technical cooperation was contracted between the State Planning Organization
(SPO) of the Turkish Government and JICA, and signed by respective represen-
tatives on December 17, 1998 (Japan International Cooperation Agency and State
Planning Organization the Republic of Turkey,
2000
).
18.3.2 Design
The region covers seven provinces of Black Sea Region including Ordu, Giresun,
Trabzon, Rize, Artvin, Gümüshane, and Bayburt.
18.3.3 Objectives, Rationale, and General Description
Objectives for the DOKAP regional development are defined to address the
most critical problems in economic, social, and environmental aspects, which are
described below and aimed:
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