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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
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Technical Assistance for Improvement of Enforcement Services in Prisons (DEPAR)
There was a general recognition that standards and conditions in Turkish prisons needed to be improved and brought into line with international norms, particularly those operating in the EU in the context of closer EU-Turkey integration.
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Training for the Institutional Capacity Building on Climate Change Adaptation
The overall objective of the project is to improve climate change adaptation knowledge and the capacity of the Staff of Turkish institutions (members of CBCCAM (Climate Change and Air Management Coordination Board) for implementation of adaptation policies and projects.
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Technical Assistance for Promoting Women’s Employment in Turkey
The employability of women has been a challenging issue in Turkey for decades. The labour market of women needs to be improved in terms of the existing capacity to design, develop and implement policies to attract and retain more people in employment, particularly by increasing the participation of
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Conducting Awareness Raising Activities and training / ToT sessions on “Zero Waste” in Şanlıurfa Haliliye and Kilis Center
The project’s overall objective is to support municipalities’ adaptation to the “Zero Waste Directive” and other applicable standards, norms, and legislations of the Turkish Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. This project aims to raise awareness and conduct training sessions on zero waste for refugees and their host communities.
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Technical Assistance on Mental Health Care and Drug Addiction Treatment Services in Prisons
Mental health and drug addiction are challenges for penitentiary systems all over the world. The purpose of this project was to tackle these issues in Turkish prisons and to bring the country’s penal services into line with international and European standards.