Turkish and Armenian Entrepreneurs Convened in Gyumri The first stage of the Exchange of Entrepreneurs Project in the scope of the programme ‘‘Support to the Armenia-Turkey Normalisation Process’’ was held in Armenia
11/11/2014- 2308
ANKARA- The first stage of the Exchange of Entrepreneurs project jointly organized by TEPAV and Public Journalism Club (Armenia) was held in Yerevan and Gyumri on 6-9 November. The project brought together Turkish and Armenian entrepreneurs in Gyu
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Turkey - Armenia Relations, Projects, Entrepreneurship ,
Strengthening Connections and Business Synergies Between Turkey and Armenia Report
10/11/2014- 1451
In the past two decades, relations between Armenia and Turkey have been left in diplomatic limbo. The Armenian-Turkish border has been closed since 1993, which has been a major blow to the economic prospects of the region, among other things. Armen
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Turkey - Armenia Relations, Business Development, Regional Economic Cooperation, Cross-border Cooperation, Confidence Building,
Retail Confidence Slumps at the Start of the Last Quarter TEPE which had moved up in July and August had a value of -15 in October
04/11/2014- 1247
In October 2014, TEPE declined month-on-month by 2.4 points and year-on-year by 14.3 points. Sales expectations weakened in both terms while anticipation for business recovery improved month-on-month. All sub-sectors of the retail industry worsened
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TEPAV Retail Confidence Indicator (TEPE) , Retailing Sector,
G20 towards Turkey’s Presidency Discussed at TEPAV Panels addressed the G20’s policy relevance in the current global environment and possible roadmap for Turkey’s success as the G20 president.
21/10/2014- 3099
ANKARA – In the context of TEPAV’s G20 Studies, a meeting titled “Towards Turkey's G20 Presidency in 2015” was held on 21 October 2014. Sessions addressed the policy relevance of G20 in the current global environment and factors that could contr
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G-20, Global Financial Crisis, Global Economy, International Organizations,
“Support to the Armenia-Turkey Normalization Process” Programme Presented at TEPAV Activities carried out in the context of the programme since its launch in January 2014 were shared with the participants.
21/10/2014- 1722
ANKARA – The European Union-funded programme “Support to the Armenia-Turkey Normalization Process” aimed at supporting civil society efforts towards normalisation of relations between Turkey and Armenia was presented with a meeting held at TEPAV on
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Projects, Turkey - Armenia Relations,
Turkey-EU Relations in the Light of the 2014 Progress Report: Same Old Song With A Different Meaning Evaluation Note / Nilgün Arısan Eralp
21/10/2014- 2305
"The 2014 Progress Report of the European Commission for Turkey was published in an atmosphere of a new Turkish opening to the European Union (EU). It is worth to have a look at whether there is a sound basis for hope for a promising new era in i
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EU - Turkey Relations, EU Accession, European Union, Progress Report, Democracy, Human Rights,
Retail Sector Performs Worse than 2013 in the First 9 Months of 2014 TEPE had the lowest value in a third quarter since 2009.
02/10/2014- 1539
In September 2014, TEPE declined month-on-month by 6.7 points and year-on-year by 9 points. The TEPAV Retail Confidence Index had a value of -1.1 in the first nine months of 2013, compared to -6.7 in the same period in 2014. The retail sector there
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TEPAV Retail Confidence Indicator (TEPE) , Retailing Sector,
Iraqi Turkmen Front President Erşat Salihi: “Security zones must be built for the Turkmen” Erşat Salihi stressed that Iraqi Turkmen had been the number one target of ISIL and that the Turkmen should be allowed to form armed forces.
24/09/2014- 1519
ANKARA – Stressing that the Iraqi Turkmen had been the number one target of ISIL, Erşat Salihi, President of the Iraqi Turkmen Front and Iraqi Parliamentarian from Kirkuk said that a security zone had to be the build and the Turkmen had to be allow
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Iraq, Turkmen,
Development Agencies Workshop Convened in Ankara TEPAV Director Sak: “Chambers seek to be more active in local development decisions”
16/09/2014- 1870
ANKARA – Development Agencies Workshop convened in Ankara with the participation of the Minister of Development Cevdet Yılmaz, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, and heads of chambers and commodity exchanges of 81 provinces.
TEPAV Director
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Chambers, Development, Development Plans, Regional Development, Regional Development Agencies,
Women Outpace Men in Job Gains The number of women in insured employment increased year-on-year by 238,000 reaching 3,324,000 as of the end of April.
16/09/2014- 1826
ANKARA – The number of women in insured employment increased year-on-year by 238,000 (7.7 percent) and month-on-month by 21,000 (0.6 percent), reaching 3,324,000 as of the end of April.
The 29th issue of the TEPAV Employment Monitoring Bulletin
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Employment, Employment Statistics, Women's Employment,
