The inability of Turkey and Istanbul in institutionalisation of children's participation in urban planning: A policy analysis study

Children's participation in the decision-making and design of urban public spaces is crucial for achieving inclusive cities. International covenants have recognized importance as a right. Having adhered to these agreements, Turkey obliged enable children's all matters that concern them, including shaping spaces. This paper analyses national local legislation Istanbul distil how right participate legislated institutionalised. It shows lack integrated child-responsive legislation, accounting individuality, collaboration between governments are root problem.