Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB Turkey Paper and Paper Products Industry Council convened in İstanbul under Council President Erdal Sükan to discuss unfair competition and work on paper standards.​

TOBB Turkey Education Council convened under Council Vice Presidents Eyyüp Kılcı and Cem Gülan in order to discuss matters effecting the sector with the attendances of the high level representatives of the state and private sector and civil society organizations.​

TOBB is undertaking the Development of Competitiveness in the Machinery Sector Project in order to bring the competitive power of the Turkish machinery sector in the global market.​

The number of the newly established companies and cooperatives decreased by 7,59% and 16,42% respectively while sole proprietorships increased by 55,00% according to the previous month.​

At the TOBB Turkey Natural Gas Council meeting, the natural gas demand and the Natural Gas Market Law #4646 were discussed.​

The TOBB Turkey Furniture Products Council discussed the primary problems of the sector, the activity and longevity of which is increasing in national and international competition. In addition macro problems such as off the record economy and unfair competition, VAT and insurance premiums directed at the sector resulting in the agreement that institutions and organizations should be contacted in order to bring resolution to these issues.​

Rates of waste in agriculture were assessed during the meeting presided over by TOBB Board Member Ebubekir Bal.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Tax Advisory Council assessed the 10th Development Plan 2014 Program during the meeting it held for this purpose. Attending the meeting were TOBB Board Member Salih Zeki Murzioğlu and TOBB Tax Advisory Council Chairman Fatih Dural.​

“The Bill for the Regulation of Retail Commerce” was assessed during a workshop at TOBB ETU. Giving the opening speech of the workshop, TOBB Board Vice President Çetin Osman Budak stated that the private sector is the driving force behind Turkey’s growth while Customs and Commerce Deputy Minister Fatih Metin emphasized the importance of the regulation of the sector.​

The arbitration system put in place in order to lighten the burden of the legislative system by bringing solutions to disputes was assessed at TOBB. TOBB Board Vice President Halim Mete said, “The arbitration system will make it possible to save time, money and esteem in business life. The time lost in legislative processes and the financial resources will be reclaimed by us.”​