PROJECTS

This research aims to provide data and generate new information for the joint monitoring approach developed by STGM and TÜSEV to track and report on developments in the field of freedom of association. The quantitative phase of the research will involve 5,000 telephone surveys in the first phase, followed by face-to-face surveys with 500 institutions in the second phase. The qualitative phase will involve in-depth interviews with 40 NGOs and 5 public officials. Both quantitative and qualitative data analyses will be comprehensively reported using descriptive and advanced statistical analyses and data visualizations.

An impact study is currently being conducted to evaluate the effects of the Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) implemented by AÇEV. This study compares children participating in the program with a control group of non-participating children who share similar demographic characteristics, utilizing various measurement techniques.

To ascertain the gains children achieve and the changes they experience as a result of the program, data is collected from both the participating and non-participating children before (pre-test) and after (post-test) the program period. This method enables a comparison of outcomes between the two groups, thereby providing data on the benefits of the ECEP, its strengths, and areas for improvement.

The research is being carried out in three provinces severely affected by the earthquake on February 6, 2023 (Hatay-Defne, Gaziantep-Nurdağı, and Adıyaman), as well as in Diyarbakır.

Fieldwork was conducted on behalf of Ayça Alemdaroğlu from Stanford University, Aytuğ Şaşmaz from Bryn Mawr University, Ladin Bayurgil from the Türk-Alman University, and Toygar Sinan Baykan from Kırklareli University. This study, which evaluated mayors and their services and investigated individuals' voting preferences, involved a total of 2171 interviews with participants over the age of 18 residing in 12 districts across 10 different provinces.

Fieldwork was conducted on behalf of Aytuğ Şaşmaz from Bryn Mawr College and Tarek Masoud from Harvard University. This study, which examined religiosity, secularism, and political approaches, was conducted in 26 provinces. Face-to-face surveys were conducted with 2,503 individuals aged 18 and over.

AÇEV, in collaboration with the Özyeğin Foundation and TOKTUT, is implementing a Nutrition Project for preschool children in Antakya district of Hatay. As part of the project, approximately 1300 students attending 25 kindergartens received nutrition boxes throughout the 2024-2025 academic year. To understand the contribution of this project to the development of preschool children, a monitoring and evaluation study was conducted. The research included a total of 38 in-depth interviews with administrative staff from participating schools, families with children attending the selected schools, project stakeholders, and an expert. Two focus group meetings were also held, one with teachers and one with those working on the nutrition box supply. An online survey was also conducted with 50 teachers. Quantitative and qualitative data were analyzed and reported together.

NOVASAM Research conducted fieldwork for a study aimed at understanding voters' opinions on topics such as local governments, public policies, and gender, for Dr. Ceren Baysan (Assistant Professor, University of Toronto), doctoral candidate Carlos Molina, postdoctoral researcher Antonia Paredes-Haz, and doctoral candidate Gamze Zeki. The sample included a total of 146 neighborhoods/villages across the Bayraklı, Karabağlar, Menderes, and Menemen districts of İzmir, with a total of 2587 surveys administered. Fieldwork in the city centers was carried out directly by university students.

The research conducted for STGM (Association of Civil Society Development Centre) and TUSEV (Third Sector Foundation of Turkey) examines topics such as the perception of citizens regarding civil society in Turkey, the level of trust they have, their interactions with NGOs, the evaluations they make about civil society, how well they know NGOs, and what they expect from civil society. The research includes a representative sample of 3040 face-to-face interviews in Turkey, analysis of the findings, and reporting in Turkish and English.

This study, a continuation of the Local Government Research conducted by Aytuğ Şaşmaz (now Bryn Mawr College) and Tarek Masoud from Harvard University in 2019 with SAM Research, was carried out by the same team under the umbrella of NOVASAM.

In the study, the same primary sample units were used to survey 2530 households about voter behavior and trends in local elections.

The research is being conducted within the scope of the monitoring and evaluation study of the training program carried out by AÇEV, as part of the "Empowerment at Work" Project, with the aim of empowering women working in factories and workshops of a textile company manufacturing in Turkey and supporting gender equality. The research includes 24 in-depth interviews, analysis of findings and reporting in English.

The research is carried out within the scope of the monitoring and evaluation study of the training program carried out by AÇEV, as part of the "Together Strong" Project, with the aim of empowering women working in factories and workshops of a textile company manufacturing in Turkey and supporting gender equality. The research includes 16 in-depth interviews, analysis of findings, and reporting in English.

1150 interviews were conducted using CATI to measure satisfaction with the services and products of dealers and services for a private company.

To provide data for the master development plan conducted in Süleymaniye District by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Planning Directorate, a socio-economic fabric analysis was carried out in the region. The qualitative field study of the research included 65 in-depth interviews with various stakeholders such as residents, business owners, employees, property owners and students in Süleymaniye District, as well as 11 experts, and a focus group meeting.

In the quantitative field study, a face-to-face survey was conducted by students from YTU City Planning Department, with 403 workplaces, 100 households and 125 visitors. The findings were analysed and presented in two separate reports.

Consultancy was provided for the questionnaire preparation and data analysis of the earthquake-related survey conducted by Çocukİstanbul with the children in Istanbul.

The “Field Research on Freedom of Association in Turkey”, conducted for TÜSEV and STGM, included 1003 F2F interviews, 48 ​​in-depth interviews and two focus group meetings with non-governmental organizations across Turkey. The data collected was reported using various quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.

As part of the monitoring study of the POWER Training carried out by AÇEV, 12 focus group meetings were held with women workers and their managers in four provinces, and the findings were reported.

1201 interviews were conducted using CATI to measure satisfaction with the services and products of dealers and services for a private company.

Analysis and comparative reporting of the data of the quarterly survey conducted by the " Nasıl Bir Ekonomi" Newspaper with the support of TURKONFED (Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation), to measure the pulse of the economy with Turkey's leading businesspeople, was made.

In the "Improvement of Engineering Curriculum with an Industry Perspective within the Scope of Green Economy Project" carried out for Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Engineering, a telephone survey was conducted with 82 academicians and 89 managers from various sectors and a face-to-face survey was conducted with 128 students and findings were reported.

In-depth interviews were conducted with 29 intellectuals regarding the perception of democracy in Turkey. The project was carried out for Saskia Schafer and Dr. Zeynep Balcıoğlu from the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Humboldt University.

On behalf of Salt İletişim, the current situation of the oral and dental health sector was determined for an international company considering entering the Turkish market. For this purpose, in-depth interviews and market analysis were conducted with different stakeholders of the sector and the findings were reported.

Field research was carried out for the documentary project undertaken by MA Production.