Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Celebrating World Women's Entrepreneurship Day on November 19^th, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that increasing women's participation in business life is one of the most fundamental issues of the economy, and said, “A production model based solely on male power and dominance is not possible - a one-winged bird cannot fly.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they have been striving to pave the way for women's entrepreneurship since the day they took office. “‎We believe that men and women should be involved in business life shoulder to shoulder for Turkey. ‎We've always said not to discriminate between your daughters and sons. We defended equality. From now on, we say make room for your daughters in company management.”

- TOBB KGK produces projects in 81 provinces

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council, which they established in 2007, carried out projects in coordination with chambers and exchanges in 81 provinces. “The work of TOBB KGK had a big role in increasing the proportion of women entrepreneurs from 6% to 10% in our country.‎ I tell our young girls to be brave about entrepreneurship. Let them consider the idea of entrepreneurship as a priority when starting their business life.”

Stating that they carry out national projects with many institutions in order to direct women to e-commerce, to train new women entrepreneurs and to increase the skills and competencies of women entrepreneurs, TOBB President said, "Our women entrepreneur boards in 81 provinces are signing many successful projects both locally and nationally with this vision. Our women entrepreneur councils have become project factories.”

- TOBB KGK President Nurten Öztürk

Nurten Öztürk, President of TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council (KGK), stressed that the development of countries is possible with the reflection of women's labor on the economy.

Öztürk said that women's participation in the workforce is a necessity for the sustainability of economic and social life, and invited all individuals, institutions and organizations to pave the way for women's entrepreneurship and contribute to women's employment.

Nurten Öztürk pointed out that the place and role of women in business life in Turkey and around the world is not at the desired point despite positive progress. “I believe that women's entrepreneurship is not only a gender issue, but also an opportunity for development, equality and economic development. This new age should not be a period when natural resources are consumed wantonly; the threats, disasters and migrations and inequalities created by climate change and environmental pollution are increasing exponentially. I believe that this era will be especially the age of women's ascension. Happy World Women's Entrepreneurship Day.”