This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Capacity buildings EU certification program, Publications, Chamber accreditation Mustafa Bayburtlu Regional Project Coordinator 13 January 2009 Istanbul

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority TOBB and The Accession Process  TOBB is assigned duties by law: to voice the interest of its members; to ensure information flow to the business community on the EU legislation,  27 chapters are directly linked with the interests of the business community,

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority TOBB and EU Accession Process  What are we doing: Capacity building at TOBB level Capacity building at local level (chambers) Capacity building at corporate level Work on harmonization of Turkish legislation with the EU law Information and lobbying

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority ETCF: 3 types of Capacity Buildings 1.EU-certification program  Training for personal capacity building 2.Publications  Publications to spread information across chambers and to the final beneficiaries – Turkish companies 3.Chamber Accreditation  Update the Chamber accreditation standards to improve chamber competitiveness on EU level

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority 1. EU certification program  Objective Certificate in European policies: a business perspective “Become an EU expert!” A comprehensive training programme in European policies for Turkish Chamber executives to have knowledge and skills to provide information, guidance, support and advice on EU policies to their members.

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority EU certification program (cont.) Module 1 Introductory module: EU –Turkey relations, EU institutions, EU lobbying, EU funding Module 2 Customs Union (part 1): EU Competition policy, trade policy, taxation and customs Module 3 Customs Union (part 2): Free movement of goods, services, capital Module 4 Innovation: IPR and Research and Development Module 5 Agriculture and rural development, food quality and safety, environment Module 6 EU Social and employment policies, free movement of workers, health and safety at work

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority EU certification program (cont.)  Training outline Locations: Ankara & Istanbul Duration per module: 2,5 days Capacity: 50 participants total (25 per training) Applications: open to all 365 chambers and commodity exchanges in Turkey (selection process).  Certification by partner university

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority EU certification program (cont.) February 2009Introductory Module March 2009Module 2 April 2009Module 3 May 2009Module 4 June 2009Module 5 July 2009Study visit in Brussels September 2009Module 6 End September 2009Submission of the paper October 2009Certificate Schedule Lecturers Academics from EU and Turkey International Chamber experts Business experts

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority EU certification program (cont.) Application Process: Admission to the Program will be based on the applicants’ professional experience and motivation. Requirements: To be an executive from a Chamber The chamber should have an interest in developing EU services Personal particular interests Strong commitment to EU-topics Very good level in English

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority 2. Publications  Outline 6 manuals on 6 different EU topics of particular relevance for Turkish businesses will be produced. They will accompany the EU certifcation program. The authors of these manuals will be the EU program lecturers and other selected experts in the relevant field.

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Publications (cont.)  Content Description of the EU-regulation relevant to companies for daily business. Company-Checklist for compliance with EU- regulations in the specific field  Target group: SMEs in Turkey  Language: T urkish - English  Production: printed version & electronic for free download

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority 3. Chamber accreditation

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Chamber accreditation (cont.)  Methodology Application to TOBB Trainings on Standard Strategic Planning Develpment & Inspection Visits Implementation, Accreditation  Benchmarks  Re-accreditation cycle: 3 years

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Chamber accreditation (cont.) Accreditation scheme ( Nr. of Chambers accredited)

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Accredited Chambers Adapazarı TB Alanya TSO Ankara SO İstanbul DTO Ege Bölgesi SO İstanbul TO Kocaeli SO İstanbul SO Denizli SO Gaziantep SO Afyon TSO Ankara TO Denizli TO Diyarbakır TSO Elaziğ TSO Gaziantep TO Gebze TO Giresun TSO İzmir TO K.Maraş TSO Konya TO Mersin TSO Sivas TSO Uşak TSO Adana TO Antalya TSO Çorlu TSO Balıkesir SO Bursa TSO Erzurum TSO Eskişehir SO Kayseri SO Konya SO Manisa TSO Nevşehir TSO Samsun TSO Şanlıurfa TSO Trabzon TSO Adana SO Antakya TSO Aydın TO Balıkesir TO Bodrum TO Çorum TSO Düzce TSO Edirne TSO İsparta TSO İzmir TSO Kayseri TO Malatya TSO Ordu TSO Salihli TSO Van TSO Adapazarı TB Ankara TB Antalya TB Bafra TSO Bandırma TB Bartın TSO Çanakkale TB Çarşamba TSO Gemlik TSO Konya TB Kütahya TSO Manavgat TSO Polatlı TB Rize TSO Yalova TSO

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Chamber accreditation (cont.) The Accreditation Standard includes the following five sections: 1. Engagement with the Business Community 2. Membership 3. Financial Health 4. Governance & Management 5. Regional, National, & International Development of the Network

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Standard Review & Update Phase 1 - Review Report incl. first chamber visits (5) - Proposal of changes - Approval by TOBB Accreditation Board - Final version - Training preparations January – February 2008 Phase 2 Training implementation (3 trainings)March 2009 Phase 3 Implementation of standard by local Chambers and preparation for certification March – May 2009 Phase 4 Monitoring visits (6) to local Chambers June 2009 Phase 5 Evaluation Report and ClosureJuly 2009

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority Chamber accreditation (cont.) Our Partner - BCC International Experience Approach: know how transfer Cooperation TOBB-BCC  TCDP-1 and TCDP-2

This project is funded by the European Union TOBB Contracting authority  Thank you very much