# Public investment programs in Turkish provinces > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-investment-programs-in-turkish-provinces > Updated: 2026-10-21T12:39:48.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. In October 2026, several Turkish provinces reported significant progress regarding public investment and regional development projects. In Adana, Governor Mustafa Yavuz announced that 179.7 billion lira has been invested across 501 planned projects. These initiatives include developments in education, such as the opening and construction of student dormitories, as well as local traffic improvements. Reports from Adıyaman and Kars also highlighted extensive investment programs. In Adıyaman, 217 projects managed by 25 institutions reached an expenditure of 12.05 billion lira during the first nine months of the year, out of a total project value of 129.75 billion lira. In Kars, Governor Ziya Polat reported 335 registered projects valued at approximately 69.65 billion lira. Of the 6.51 billion lira allocated for the 2026 period in Kars, 3.78 billion lira has been spent, with the transport and communication sector managing the highest number of initiatives. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Turkish provinces report significant public investment spending Public investment reports from Adıyaman and Kars show significant spending on hundreds of regional projects, with Adıyaman reaching a 50% realization rate and Kars managing 335 projects worth 69.6 billion lira. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-provinces-report-significant-public-investment-spending ### 2026-10-08: Adana investments reach 179.7 billion lira across 501 projects Adana Governor Mustafa Yavuz reported that 179.7 billion lira has been invested in 501 development projects for the province. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/adana-investments-reach-1797-billion-lira-across-501-projects --- Cite as: Public investment programs in Turkish provinces. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-investment-programs-in-turkish-provinces