Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The fastest growing companies of Arabian countries, Pakistan and Turkey according to sales of 2008-2010 were announced with the AllWorld Arabia 500+Turkey awards ceremony.

Speaking at the AllWorld Arabia 500+Turkey awards ceremony, a part of the 2nd Global Entrepreneurship Summit, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that they lived in a difficult geography, said, “We have a saying, ‘The only people who understand those who’ve fallen off roofs are those who’ve fallen off roofs’. As the most important entrepreneurial power of our region, we understand you only too well. Because we know how difficult it is to be an entrepreneur in this geography.”

“Most of us have walked the same roads,” said TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu, political strife, coups, foreign involvements have taken their toll.

Stating that the transformation has been painful, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “It continues to be so. But we have succeeded. We have brought our economy and society to a certain point. We have created a populous entrepreneurial middle class. I’m sure you will achieve this as well.”

- Rise of the rest

Stating that when we observe the last five centuries, we have lived through two structural power shifts, said the TOBB President, “The first power shift brought about the rise of Europe. This process started in the 15th century and sped up dramatically near the end of the 18th century. The primary characteristics of this era were science, technology, commerce, capitalism, agriculture and the industrial revolution.

The second shift in the balance of power started at the end of the 19th century. During this period we see the rise of the USA. USA became the power directing global economy, politics, science and culture during this process.

Now, we are experiencing the third shift in power. The famous author Fareed Zakaria called this shift ‘the rise of the rest.’ This shift affects our geography the most.”

- All economies require transformation
 

Touching on the process dubbed the Arabian Spring, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We have expectations of the leaders of the Middle East: That they do not attempt to make water flow uphill. Let the transformation happen. Ensure the transition to democracy. However, this is not limited to a political transformation. It is evident that there is serious need for a significant economic restructuring.

Recently, we’ve all seen that oil and natural gas do not make the people prosper. They do not spread the wealth to society; they do not render stability sustainable. Therefore, from the richest to the poorest, all economies need a transformation.

Stating that this transformation will be brought about by entrepreneurs, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Because you are the ones producing new ideas. You change old habits. We must move in unison while doing this. We must form the new vista of our geography as if we were making putting together a jigsaw puzzle.”

- AllWorld Network, accomplishing 3 missions at once

Stating that the AllWorld Network accomplishes 3 mission at once while it is finding successful, fast growing entrepreneurs, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The first these, making entrepreneurs visible. AllWorld’s Visibility Economics concept is very important as success grows when shared. Making success visible will, without a doubt, bring about more success.

Secondly, AllWorld makes its entrepreneurs into role models. They make a story out of your successes. They celebrate your successes. They make entrepreneurship out to be something to celebrate. Thus, new entrepreneurs are encouraged. Entrepreneurship becomes an enviable profession.

Lastly, AllWorld creates a strong bond between entrepreneurs. We are all a part of this family. We will move on to bigger successes together. You will build partnerships. You will set sail for new enterprises.”

- AllWorld Arabia 500+Turkey

After TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu’s speech, the representatives of the companies who qualified were called to the stage.

AllWorld Arabia 500+Turkey encompasses Arab countries, Pakistan and Turkey’s fastest growing companies. The 2011 awards were presented according to the sales figures of 2008-2010.
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