GAP project
E450920
hydraulic engineering project
hydropower project
infrastructure project
irrigation project
regional development project
The GAP project is a large-scale regional development initiative in southeastern Turkey focused on harnessing the Euphrates and Tigris rivers through dams and irrigation to boost agriculture, energy production, and socio-economic growth.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
hydraulic engineering project
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hydropower project ⓘ infrastructure project ⓘ irrigation project ⓘ regional development project ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
boost agriculture
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improve regional infrastructure ⓘ increase energy production ⓘ promote socio-economic development ⓘ reduce regional disparities ⓘ |
| benefits |
enhanced regional connectivity
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improved water management ⓘ increased agricultural productivity ⓘ increased electricity generation ⓘ |
| country | Turkey ⓘ |
| developmentGoal |
industrialization of the region
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poverty reduction in southeastern Turkey ⓘ regional integration into national economy ⓘ |
| environmentalImpact |
alters river flow of Euphrates
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alters river flow of Tigris ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
economic modernization
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social development ⓘ water resource development ⓘ |
| hasControversy |
environmental concerns
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social displacement issues ⓘ transboundary water disputes ⓘ |
| implementedBy | Government of Turkey NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| includesComponent |
dams
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hydroelectric power plants ⓘ irrigation networks ⓘ rural development programs ⓘ urban infrastructure projects ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Southeastern Anatolia
NERFINISHED
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southeastern Turkey ⓘ |
| purpose |
create employment opportunities
ⓘ
generate hydroelectric power ⓘ harness water resources of the Euphrates and Tigris ⓘ improve living standards in southeastern Turkey ⓘ increase irrigated land area ⓘ |
| regionTargeted | Southeastern Anatolia Region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sector |
agriculture
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energy ⓘ regional development ⓘ water management ⓘ |
| typeOfInfrastructure |
large-scale irrigation system
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multi-purpose dam system ⓘ |
| usesRiver |
Euphrates River
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Tigris River NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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