etfc activities enhancing turkish chambers’ knowledge on the eu acquis

ETCF is funded by the European Union

Project is implemented by Eurochambres & TOBB TOBB

ETFC activitiesETFC activities

enhancing Turkish enhancing Turkish Chambers’ knowledge on the Chambers’ knowledge on the

EU acquisEU acquis

Dirk Vantyghem, EUROCHAMBRES, Director International AffairsEU-Turkey Chambers Forum – Final Conference

16 November 2009 Istanbul

Contracting Authority



ETCF at a glanceETCF at a glance

Project implemented by EUROCHAMBRES in cooperation with TOBB (joint project management team)

Project launched: December 2007, 24 months Objective: To strengthen dialogue and

cooperation between Turkish and EU Chambers, as members of civil society, thus promoting the integration of EU and Turkish business communities Institution Building (EUROCHAMBRES Academies,

Accreditation, 22 partnerships) Acquis Communautaire



EU Acquis activities EU Acquis activities

1. The survey2. The EU Training Programme for

Turkish Chamber executives3. The database of Turkish experts on

EU Affairs4. 6 manuals on relevant EU legislation



The survey on « Corporate preparation in Turkey The survey on « Corporate preparation in Turkey for EU membership » (1)for EU membership » (1)

Survey conducted between July and September 2008: 9000 companies.

Extensive questionnaire (21 questions) Turkish regional Chambers involved in

dissemination and collection of the questionnaires.

2.878 Turkish companies from all regions and sectors. High response rate – strong interest for issues covered by the survey



The survey on « Corporate preparation in Turkey The survey on « Corporate preparation in Turkey for EU membership » (2)for EU membership » (2)

A detailed insight into the level of awareness and readiness of Turkish companies to apply EU legislation, and to gauge businesses’ opinion about future EU enlargement, and in particular their expectations, fears and hopes



Survey key findings, at the basis of the design of the Survey key findings, at the basis of the design of the training seminars and the manualstraining seminars and the manuals

How to How to fillfill the information gap? the information gap?

Information sources:Chambers of CommerceTurkish government Universities & Institutes

Tools:Seminars, workshops, conferencesPrinted information on EU legislation

All the areas of the EU business-related legislation are equally important for Turkish companies



Survey key findings, which guided the debate on Survey key findings, which guided the debate on Turkey’s accession to the EUTurkey’s accession to the EU



The EU Training Programme (1)The EU Training Programme (1) A comprehensive programme designed and

implemented by EUROCHAMBRES and TOBB in association with Ankara University European Union Research Center (ATAUM) and Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul.

A challenging and rewarding experience which provided 50 Turkish Chamber executives from 39 Chambers from all over Turkey with the latest, most insightful and advanced knowledge on EU affairs.



The EU Training Programme (2)The EU Training Programme (2)

6 intensive and compulsory seminars organised on a monthly basis over a period of two to three consecutive days from April to October 2009



The EU Training Programme (3)The EU Training Programme (3)

The programme was organised in two locations: ATAUM in Ankara (cycle A) and Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul (cycle B).

25 scholars attended each cycle.

Experienced course leaders



The Study visit in BrusselsThe Study visit in Brussels 12-14 October 2009 in

Brussels visit to the European

Institutions (European Commission, European Parliament, and Council)

Antwerp CCI Meeting with Turkish

diplomats dealing with the accession negotiations and Turkish lobbyists in Brussels

participation in the event “Chambers meet MEPs” organised by EUROCHAMBRES at the European Parliament.



CertificationCertification

47 participants successfully completed the Programme Participation in the courses Papers written tests Oral tests

Certificate ceremony



Pool of EU expertsPool of EU experts



Data base on EU AffairsData base on EU Affairs Database available

in the forthcoming days on ETCF website, TOBB website and EUROCHAMBRES website

Expert Directory



The 6 manuals (1)The 6 manuals (1) Free movement of goods Competition EU environmental policy Taxation and customs Trade Agriculture, Fisheries and food quality



The 6 manuals (2)The 6 manuals (2)

3 to 7 articles tools to easily and quickly find more

specific information acquis audit check list



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