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.
Technical Assistance for Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme
Turkey’s negotiations in pursuit of full membership in the European Union (EU) place significant responsibilities on all sections of Turkish society. This fact means that Turkey needs individuals from all parts of society who can closely follow and contribute to EU-related issues. In this context, the specific purpose
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.
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,
Technical Assistance for Gaziantep Regional Industrial Design and Modelling Centre (GETAM)
The Gaziantep region has great potential for several manufacturing areas; however, sometimes, it requires some support from well-qualified projects to achieve adequate results. Therefore, the overall objective of the project was to increase the competitiveness and economic welfare of the Gaziantep region. More specifically, it aimed to strengthen
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.
