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INTRODUCTION
Soofia T. Elias-Ozkan and Françoise Summers
The Kerkenes Eco-Center, a showcase for environmentally friendly, energy-sensitive and self-sufficient rural development, promotes renewable energy for a low-carbon economy and a sustainable future. There are three interwoven approaches: (i) sustainable rural development through SAHDER, the Sahmuratli Village Association; (ii) innovative design and installation of energy-efficient and appropriate technologies; (iii) awareness arousal through educational activities and public outreach. Progress was achieved in all three of these areas while the SGP project Improvement of the Solar Powered Devices and Branding Infrastructure in Yozgat, Sorgun was brought to a successful conclusion by Asuman Korkusuz.
Sustainable Rural Development
Village ladies cater for groups of visitors who have the opportunity to see local organic gardens with drip irrigation, taste solar cooked meals and select small packets of dried mushrooms, onions or other products to take home.
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