Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TCDP I

TCDP was initially launched in 2001 and implemented successfully by TOBB and EUROCHAMBRES for a one year term. Through the establishment of sustainable partnerships between selected Chambers both from Turkey and the EU, the programme aimed at strengthening the role of Turkish Chambers in their activities to enhance:

1. The internationalization of enterprises
2. Their role as key players in local development

In the first phase of the programme (until January 2003), 10 partnerships between EU and Turkish Chambers have been successfully implemented. In the second phase, 6 old partnerships were extended by introducing additional Turkish Chambers and 5 new partnerships were established.

Technical assistance has been provided to allow these partnerships to develop and implement joint projects, with the emphasis mainly on introducing new as well as innovative services within the Turkish Chambers. Within a period of up to 14 months, effective steps have been taken, ensuring a tangible improvement of the Chambers’ performances vis-a-vis their membership and local institutions. Moreover, TCDP projects have highlighted the crucial role that Chambers can and should play in the overall process of preparing the business communities for the international market and enhancing their competitiveness.

Taken into consideration the current size of the Turkish chamber network with 365 local Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Maritime and Commodity Exchanges and the strengthening ties between Turkey and the EU there is a clear potential for a large number of new Chamber partnerships.

For detailed information : TCDP- I final brochure.