GAP Project – Southeastern Anatolia

The Southeastern Anatolia Project (GAP) is one of the world’s largest integrated regional development initiatives, focused on sustainable agriculture, water resource management, and rural advancement across nine provinces in Turkey. Dr. Ahmet Mermut contributed to soil resource mapping, erosion control strategies, and international collaboration efforts within the GAP framework.

🌍 Project Scope

• Soil classification and land use planning across arid and semi-arid zones
• Water conservation and irrigation infrastructure development
• Collaborative research with Turkish institutions and global partners
• Capacity-building for sustainable agriculture and rural livelihoods

📚 Related Publications

• Mermut, A.R. (2004). “Soil mineralogy and fertility in drylands.” In: Soil Management for Sustainable Agriculture, Springer.
• Mermut, A.R. (2002). “Land degradation in the GAP region.” Presented at the International Soil Science Congress, Turkey.
• See full archive on the Publications page

🖼️ Media & Resources

• GAP Project Image Gallery – Curated visuals from Southeastern Anatolia
• GAP Project Summary PDF – Overview of infrastructure and soil initiatives
• Request access to full media archive – For institutional partners and collaborators

📣 Contact & Collaboration

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