Strengthening Vocational Qualifications Authority (VQA) and National Qualifications System (NQS) in Turkey
It can be claimed that the labour markets are required to ensure the provision of formal and non-formal education and training, to support life-long learning, strengthening the relationship between education and employment, and facilitating harmonization with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF). Within this scope, the project aimed to support the Vocational Qualification Authority (VQA) and […]
Technical Assistance for Implementation of Human Resources Development Operational Programme (HRD OP 5.1)
There was a need regarding the implementation of the HRD OP for improving the coordination and control of HRD OP, and by assisting the Operating Structure and relevant institutions in the different programming, monitoring, evaluation and implementing tasks. Within this context of the project, the components were aiming at providing support and assistance to the […]
Support to the Solution of Economic and Social Integration Problems in İstanbul, İzmir, Ankara and Bursa as Major In-Migrant Destinations (İGEP)
Cities with high demographic density require reduced urban disparities through enhanced economic, social and cultural opportunities for all citizens. In this respect, the purpose of the project was to provide support to the municipalities of İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Bursa to increase institutional capacity to reduce socio-economic integration and environmental related problems caused from migration […]
Technical Assistance for the Promotion of Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Turkey
Turkey’s European Union (EU) accession negotiations needed to eliminate the existing prejudices and suspicions between the EU and Turkey, and it needed to take an adequate step to strengthen the social and cultural dialogue between the two sides. Therefore, the project aimed to enhance contacts and the mutual exchange of experience between civil society in […]
Technical Assistance for Building the Capacity of EU Affairs in the Governorates
It is very beneficial to strengthen the quality of information on EU issues for all stakeholders and to improve the capacity of the Administration at the local level to support the management of EU funds and engagement in the accession process. Thus, the project assisted in increasing the capacity of the EU permanent contacts points, […]
Technical Assistance for Improving the Quality of Public Employment Services
Quality of public employment services depends on the methods of attempting to attract and retain more people in employment. Thus, the operation aimed to create a capacity building and institutional development by enhancing the capacities of the Beneficiary and stakeholders to improve the public employment services that are delivered by İŞKUR. Specifically, it assisted İŞKUR, […]
Technical Assistance for Promoting Registered Employment
Unregistered employment remains one of the critical concerns and significant challenges of the Turkish labour market. Even though recent years have seen a downward trend in unregistered employment, a substantial portion of Turkey’s workforce is still employed without being registered with the social security system. In this regard, this TA project aimed to promote registered […]
Technical Assistance for Supporting the Solution of Economic and Social Integration Problems in Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, and Erzurum, as Major In-Migrant Destinations
Rapid migration in major urban areas, namely Diyarbakır, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep and Erzurum (DGES), have adverse impacts in Turkey. To reduce these unfavourable effects, EKOSEP aimed to support social integration and environment-related infrastructure problems due to migration in the selected provinces in a multi-actor manner. Furthermore, it aimed to improve the capacity of local administrations in […]
Local Experts for Monitoring the Grant Contracts Being Implemented Under the Reproductive Health Programme
The financing agreement for the “Programme of Reproductive Health in Turkey” (RHP) was signed in December 2001 and started in January 2003. Within the context of the programme’s grant component, based on two calls for proposals, 88 projects were awarded a total value of €19.9 million. External assessors assisted the European Commission Delegation (ECD) in […]
Technical Assistance for Strengthening Social Dialogue, for Innovation and Change in Turkey
It can be said that the progression through an in-depth training programme and an understanding of the techniques associated are essential for a contemporary understanding of social dialogue concepts and their implementation. In this regard, the project aimed at social development and the enhancement of social cohesion within Turkey through capacity building.
