Issue: 130
“Karaman Apple Sector Conglomeration and Local Economic Development Training Program” was held in Karaman from the 3th to the 4th of August in cooperation with the Mevlana Development Agency, United Nations Development Programme, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and Karaman Apple Producers Association. The training was held in order to create awareness and a sense of ownership among, and especially the senior managers of, public institutions, non-governmental organizations, private sector, local governments, universities and research institutes operating in and providing service to the apple industry to ensure that the conglomerate establishment process progresses seamlessly and more rapidly.
The training program, prepared and presented by the United Nations Development Programme Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Portfolio Director Pelin Rodoplu and Local Socio-Economic Development Sector Director Bülent Açıkgöz included topics on new approaches to development policies, new economic order and changing competition agenda, the definition of conglomeration, the relationship between conglomeration and value chain, the importance of conglomeration for the public-private sectors and the benefits of conglomeration as well as showcasing successful experiences in conglomeration.
As part of the ‘The Future is in Tourism’ which is being implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, United Nations Development Programme and Anadolu Efes, three project ideas are sponsored each year. The winners for the Photography Competition held as part of the project sponsored for the 2016 period, ‘The Village that Smells Like Lavender Project’ have been announced.
27 people submitted 120 photos for the competition, which had the main theme of lavender. The winner of the competition was Gülden Özenli with her photography titled “Running Alongside Lavenders” Mehmet Müsebbih Ergin came in second with his photograph titled “Lavender” and Ayla Bağ came in third with her photograph titled “Calloused Hands.” Additionally, 50 photographs chosen among those submitted for the competition will appear in the Photograph Exhibition planned to be held in November.
We are happy to note that the project to “Support the Improvement of Legal Aid Practices for Access to Justice for All in Turkey” has gained speed with the meeting of the 1st Steering Committee on 9 September 2016. International recognition of the project was noted with reference to the latests CEDAW recommendations to Turkey, which, under the sub-heading Access to Justice and Legal Aid and with direct reference to the project, recommends that Turkey:
“Ensure that free legal aid, including in Kurdish and Arabic be made available to women without sufficient means, particularly those earning the minimum wage, including through the establishment of legal aid clinics in rural or remote areas and expand the “Support to the Improvement of Legal Aid Practices for Access to Justice for All in Turkey” project carried out by the Union of Turkish Bar Associations partnership with the United Nations Development Programme”
UNDP understands and welcomes the challenge that this places on the project, and assures all stakeholders that it will continue mainstreaming gender equality in every project activity, output and outcome in line with Sida’s feminist foreign policy and the support of our partners, namely the Union of Turkish Bar Associations and the Ministry of Justice of Turkey.
Joint steps to make the world a better place through the technology and sustainable development goals were discussed at the Social Good Summit Istanbul, which was organized by the cooperation of United Nations Development Programme and Türk Telekom. Renowned names from public institutions, NGOs, art, business, media, fashion and design, academic and sports came together in the Summit.
Social Good Summit’s 2016 Turkey event, which was organized by UNDP and supported by Türk Telekom in its Turkey and New York organizations last year, took place at Istanbul on September 29th.
The Social Good Summit asked the question, “What kind of world do I want to live in by the year 2030?” and this year’s theme was ‘Connecting today. Creating tomorrow.” Around 700 people participated in Turkey gathering of the summit, which is organized in more than 80 countries, ranging from New York to Nairobi, at around the same times. Thousands of people supported the summit on the social media by sharing what kind of world they want to live in.
60 speakers in 30 panels discussed the ‘future’ in a single day
In Social Good Summit’s Istanbul gathering; the participants discussed how to benefit the digital world’s opportunities. Attendees also shared their ideas about creating an equal world for everyone through technology and the changing dynamics as a result of the new media. Around 60 panelists mentioned on topics like social entrepreneurship, corporate digital responsibility, sustainable cities, inclusive business models and sustainable fashion in 30 panels, within 6 hours.
UN Turkey Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra: “People want to be a part of this new agenda’s actualization”
Speaking at the event, UN Turkey Resident Coordinator Kamal Malhotra underlined the importance he gives to the power of technology, new media and communication in achieving the UN and UNDP’s global goals. Malhotra continued his speech as follows: “The main messages of the reports on the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals) reflect the outcomes of global consultations and the message is clear: People want to be a part of realizing this new agenda. They are expecting the governments and business world to fulfill their promises and commitments. These individuals also underline the importance of participation, inclusiveness and partnerships.”
Keynotes from the Event:
Famous people from different sectors
This year, at the Social Good Summit 2016 Istanbul event, numerous names from different sectors and corporations took stage. Microsoft Turkey General Manager Murat Kansu, Intel Turkey General Manager Burak Aydın, Cisco Turkey General Manager Cenk Kıvılcım, famous actor and founder of “İhtiyaç Haritası” project Mert Fırat, well known celebrity and producer Saba Tümer, award winning designer Hatice Gökçe, pianist and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Gülsin Onay, Hitachi Data Systems Turkey Chief Executive Serdar Sayar and a journalist of the Guardian newspaper Naomi Larsson were some of the panelists.
Security Advisor (Deadline - 13-October-2016)
Central Field Coordinator (Deadline - 17-October-2016)
Chief Field Coordinator (Deadline - 17-October-2016)
Field Coordinator (Deadline - 17-October-2016)
Finance and Admin Assistant (Deadline - 17-October-2016)
Project Assistant/Interpreter (Deadline - 19-October-2016)
Project Associate (Deadline - 19-October-2016)
UNOCHA- Finance and Administrative Associate (Deadline - 20-October-2016)
UN Women: Regional Director, Europe and Central Asia (Deadline - 26-October-2016)