Associate Professor Erol Kaymak Eastern Mediterranean University

Erol Kaymak - head of research and The purpose of the initiative is to contribute towards a sustainable settlement of the Cyprus Problem through objective research and respectful dialogue between all relevant stakeholders, in a way that complements the peace efforts on the island. The ‘Cyprus 2015’ initiative, which commenced in May 2009, is being implemented by the Joint Programme Unit for United Nations / Interpeace Initiatives (JPU) and is being supported by the UNDP-Action for Cooperation and Trust (ACT) programme in Cyprus.

Public Opinion Polls Focus Group Discussions Interviews with leading personalities Video Documentaries Stakeholder Panels Interactive Websites Commissioned Academic Research Conferences

GREEK CYPRIOTS  Original owner has first say. TURKISH CYPRIOTS  The rights of the users must be recognized too.

GREEK CYPRIOTS  The principle or the right to their property is what Greek Cypriots want.  Some are adamant about this, even though they say they will not return for various reasons. TURKISH CYPRIOTS  Turkish Cypriots recognize the right to ownership of property but they place less emphasis on the principle of ownership and more emphasis on keeping daily life as it is today.

GREEK CYPRIOTS  Compensation is the big taboo – they consider that they will be excusing the Turkish presence in Cyprus. TURKISH CYPRIOTS  Compensation is the most preferred option, even in cases where they have significant property in the South.

GREEK CYPRIOTS  Participants are suspicious about how their property is going to be valued. TURKISH CYPRIOTS  Participants are suspicious about how their property is going to be valued.

GREEK CYPRIOTS Source of compensation:  Turkey  Wider International Community TURKISH CYPRIOTS Source of compensation:  Turkey  International Community  EU  Current User  Loan  Turkish Cypriots

 Sample Size: 1000 Greek Cypriots and 1000 Turkish Cypriots  Sampling Process: Multi-stage Random Stratified Sampling  Method of Data Collection: Face to Face Interviews with a Structured Questionnaire at Homes of Respondents and in their Native Language  Period of Data Collection: 06 th October – 6 th November 2009  Coordination: Alexandros Lordos, Erol Kaymak and Christos Anastasiades  Field work responsibility: Symmetron Market Research for Greek Cypriots and KADEM Consulting for Turkish Cypriots