Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ergül Halisçelik: Fiscal discipline is the foundation of sustainable municipalism

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ergül Halisçelik, on his social media account, regarding the panel he attended, shared a statementmade statements.

Halisçelik used the following expressionsHalisçelikstated:

Atthe “Dynamic Population and Municipal Budgets” panel organized by the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye,he emphasized the importance of justice,sustainability, and predictability in the financing structureof local governments,noting that these principles are essential for long-term success.the importance of which I shared myassessments.

In my presentation titled“The Impact of Fiscal Discipline on Sustainable Municipalism and Project Financing in LocalGovernments,” drawing on my experience in the Treasury, academia, and the #Adana and #Bursa MetropolitanMunicipalities,I discussed the currentI explained why a triple fiscal discipline and arobust financing model areinevitable. Sustainable city management can only be achieved through a properly planned bbudget architecture and effective resource utilization, it will bepossible,I emphasized.

I would like to thank the Union of Municipalities ofTürkiyefor organizingthis valuable meeting.to the Union, to our mayors who enriched the panel with their contributions, to the representatives of public institutions, to academics, and to all participants, Iextend mysincere thanks..

FISCAL DISCIPLINE IS THE FOUNDATION OF SUSTAINABLE MUNICIPALISM!

At the “Dynamic Population and Municipal Budgets” panel organized by the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye, I shared my assessments regarding the importance of fairness, sustainability, and predictability in the financial structure of local governments… pic.twitter.com/ZwTfPVusu1

— Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ergül HALİSÇELİK (@ehcelik01) December 8, 2025