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GRAND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF TÜRKİYE THE OMBUDSMAN INSTITUTION

In addition to the proper collection of such information, it is also extremely important
for DGMM to take all necessary precautions to ensure that all essential information is
fully and promptly shared with the relevant institutions so that they can serve Syrians
and carry out requisite operations.

In addition to this, it is important that different institutions compile relevant information
according to their areas of responsibility for foreigners; for this, it is necessary that the
data related to foreigners should be managed from one source (Göç-Net); the relevant
public institutions and organizations may be given the authority to enter data only
through their Göç-Net (data deletion can only be carried out in a controlled manner
under specific jurisdiction) so that the integrity and uniformity of the collected data
can be achieved.
D. Evaluation of New Legal and Administrative Regulations

The fact that the number of Syrians exceeds 3.4 million in Türkiye and the total number
of refugees is more than 3.5 million indicates that we have faced an extremely serious
situation. Therefore, it is necessary that the process be managed from a different
approach than it was before 2011. Considering that countries in other regions of the
world have been disrupted by hosting 5,000-10,000 refugees, it appears that Türkiye,
which has gained 3.5 million refugees in five years, may need new laws and regulations,
and institutional structures, even though these refugees might possibly return to their
countries.

Considering factors such as the recent increase in the number of foreigners in our
country and the quality and diversity of the services offered to these people, it is
important to strengthen the current capacity of related personnel. This need was often
expressed in our field studies. It has been mentioned many times that it is of utmost
importance that the various institutions and organizations in the negotiations take
action in the field of migration and asylum within a predetermined policy and strategy;
also, the establishment of a multidimensional and holistic migration policy and strategy
and the integration of the work carried out on this subject could ensure uniformity. A
general manager at the Ministry of the Interior has expressed his opinion that a central
institution should be set up to work exclusively in the field of migration and integration
and produce targeted policies.

In addition to that, it has been found that the administrative structure existing within
the Ministry of the Interior and the maintenance of the distribution of duties in
relation to the said work, operations, and services offered would be more beneficial in
terms of specialization and effectiveness.

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