Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Turkey Chemicals Industry Council Chair Timur Erk stated that the increased production in the chemicals industry is a positive development, emphasizing the need to preserve the momentum of this development for both the national economy and the development of the industry.​

Coordination Council for the Improvement of the Investment Environment (YOİKK) Technical Committee meetings took place hosted by TOBB to discuss 2016-2017 action plans on August 17-18-19, convening under their respective undersecretaries.​

Under the partnership of TOBB and TÜBİTAK, the National Nuclear Technology Development Program held its first preparatory meeting at TOBB as per the decision made at the Science and Industry High Council (BTYK) 29th Meeting in February in order to achieve naturalization of technology in nuclear plant projects.​

The number of newly established companies, cooperatives and sole proprietorships decreased by 43,60%, 50,59% and 48,28% respectively, according to the previous month.​

113 Exchanges connected to TOBB met in Ankara at the TOBB Twin Towers. Discussed during the consultation meeting were the future of the agriculture market, licensed warehousing and the Product Specialized Exchange planned to be established.​

Economic Cooperation Organization Chambers of Commerce and Industry Committee Meetings took place in Tehran, hosted by Iran Commerce, Industries, Mining and Agriculture Chamber.​

TOBB Turkey Durable Consumer Goods Council held its July meeting in İstanbul. During the meeting, information regarding the TOBB’s correspondence with relevant Ministries was provided followed by discussions on the various issues on the agenda.​

As a part of the cooperation protocol signed between the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Vocational Proficiency Institution (MYK), the national standards and proficiency for positions of “project manager,” “public relations/communications expert,” and “facility/administration manager” will be defined.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) verified 1,472 capacity reports in July.​

TOBB Board Member Cengiz Günay attended the 14th Turkish Design Consultation Council Meeting held at the Science, Industry and Technology Ministry.​