Governance Performance of Türkiye: A Comparative Analysis with OECD, EU, and BRICS Countries

This study evaluates Türkiye’s governance performance using World Bank indicators and compares it with OECD, EU, and BRICS countries. Analyses reveal a decline in Türkiye’s governance metrics in recent years, with performance significantly lagging behind OECD and EU countries but exceeding the average among BRICS countries. In the study, criteria weights were determined and multi-criteria decision-making techniques yielded consistent rankings. Correlation analysis confirmed strong alignment across methodologies. While highlighting methodological limitations of World Bank indicators, the study advocates context-sensitive governance reforms over one-size-fits-all institutional models, emphasizing the need to account for historical and socio-political dynamics. The implications of Türkiye’s potential BRICS membership versus its prolonged EU accession process were critically examined, with findings suggesting that short-term alignment with EU institutional expectations remains pragmatic. However, long-term strategic decisions should holistically evaluate political, economic, and cultural dimensions.