ATTENTION FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: TİKA’S PERSPECTIVE 20th of May, 2016 Istanbul

TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY (TİKA) Vision & Mission History Modalities Structure Figures

Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission TİKA’s vision is; “to become a decisive and pioneering institution which coordinates and facilitates the development cooperation activities of Turkey aiming at reducing poverty globally.”

Vision & Mission TİKA’s vision is; “to become a decisive and pioneering institution which coordinates and facilitates the development cooperation activities of Turkey aiming at reducing poverty globally.” TİKA’s mission is; “to promote economic and social cooperation between Turkey and other countries in a way to contribute mutual development.”

A Brief History of TİKA Between 1992 – 2004; Main focus: Technical Cooperation Geographic scope: Central Asia & Caucasus and Balkan Regions

A Brief History of TİKA Between 1992 – 2004; Main focus: Technical Cooperation Geographic scope: Central Asia & Caucasus and Balkan Regions Since 2004; Involvement in post crisis rehabilitation activities (Afghanistan, Georgia, Lebannon, Pakistan…) More frequent delivery of infrastructure projects especially in basic social sectors Increase in geographic coverage (Middle East, Africa)

A Brief History of TİKA Between 1992 – 2004; Main focus: Technical Cooperation Geographic scope: Central Asia & Caucasus and Balkan Regions Since 2004; Involvement in post crisis rehabilitation activities (Afghanistan, Georgia, Lebannon, Pakistan…) More frequent delivery of infrastructure projects especially in basic social sectors Increase in geographic coverage (Middle East, Africa) Since 2011; Increase in Humanitarian Assistance (Somalia, Libya, Myanmar…) Increase in restoration & conservation activities Increase in geographic coverage (Latin America, Far East Asia, Pasific islands)

Modalities TİKA is; Dispatching of experts from Turkey to the field

Modalities TİKA is; Dispatching of experts from Turkey to the field Organizing and supporting training activities (in Turkey or in partner country)

Modalities TİKA is; Dispatching of experts from Turkey to the field Organizing and supporting training activities (in Turkey or in partner country) Delivering infrastructure projects

Modalities TİKA is; Dispatching of experts from Turkey to the field Organizing and supporting training activities (in Turkey or in partner country) Delivering infrastructure projects Providing grants (donation of equipment etc.)

Modalities TİKA is; Dispatching of experts from Turkey to the field Organizing and supporting training activities (in Turkey or in partner country) Delivering infrastructure projects Providing grants (donation of equipment etc.) Extending humanitarian assistance

Organizational Structure TIKA PRESIDENT 3 VICE PRESIDENTS LEGAL ADVISOR INTERNAL AUDITORS CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS DEPARTMENT BALKANS AND EASTERN EUROPE DEPARTMENT MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA DEPARTMENT EAST & SOUTH ASIA, PASIFIC & LAT. AMERICA DEPARTMENT EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS DEPARTMENT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HUMAN RESOURCES & AUXILARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 51 PROGRAMME COORDONATION OFFICES in 47 COUNTRIES

Programme Coordination Offices As of May 2016, 51 offices in 47 countries.

Regional Distribution of Disbursements (2014) (%) 2011 2012 2014

Disbursements by country (2014) (%) 2011 2012 2014

Sectoral Distribution of Disbursements (2014) (%) 2011 2012 2014

Major Project Outputs (2011 – 2014) Education 2011 2012 2013 2014 175 204 145 School Construction / Renovation / Furnishing / Assistance 78 Health 71 Hospital and Polyclinic Construction and Renovation 27 75 63 Water and Sanitation Water Wells 90 101 158 136

# of Projects and Activities TİKA realized 19,006 projects and programmes in 22 years since its fondation. 1992-2002 period: Total 2,241 projects, 224 per year, 2003-2011 period: Total 16,765 projects, 1,210 per year, Last three years marked by 5,046 projects, 1,682 per year.

COOPERATION WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES General Overview Modes of Cooperation Strengthening Local Governments Instruments & Mechanisms Challenges & Opportunities

Partnering with Local Authorities 1. Local Authorities as major STAKEHOLDERS;

Partnering with Local Authorities 1. Local Authorities as major STAKEHOLDERS; help us in identifying exact needs & priotizing our efforts at local level,

Partnering with Local Authorities 1. Local Authorities as major STAKEHOLDERS; help us in identifying exact needs & priotizing our efforts at local level, provide ownership

Partnering with Local Authorities 1. Local Authorities as major STAKEHOLDERS; help us in identifying exact needs & priotizing our efforts at local level, provide ownership 2. Local Authorities as BENEFICIARIES.

Partnering with Local Authorities 1. Local Authorities as major STAKEHOLDERS; help us in identifying exact needs & priotizing our efforts at local level, provide ownership 2. Local Authorities as BENEFICIARIES. Strengthening Local Governments

Strenghtening Local Governments Objective: Creating tangible results in people’s lives!

Strenghtening Local Governments Objective: Creating tangible results in people’s lives! Resource: Turkish local governments’ experience and enthusiasm!

Strenghtening Local Governments Objective: Creating tangible results in people’s lives! Resource: Turkish local governments’ experience and enthusiasm!

Instruments & Mechanisms Cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey Joint action in BiH (2014)

Instruments & Mechanisms Cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey Joint action in BiH (2014) Cooperation with The Union of Turkish World Municipalities Agreement signed in March 2013 Between 2015-2016, 12 TC projects were supported

Instruments & Mechanisms Cooperation with the Union of Municipalities of Turkey Joint action in BiH (2014) Cooperation with The Union of Turkish World Municipalities Agreement signed in March 2013 Between 2015-2016, 12 TC projects were supported Cooperation with individual Turkish Municipalities Joint action with Istanbul MM in Chad (2015)

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks! Opportunity :

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks! Opportunity : Challenge : Mobilizing Response!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks! Opportunity : Challenge : Mobilizing Response! Possible Solution : Use Existing Networks!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks! Opportunity : Challenge : Mobilizing Response! Possible Solution : Use Existing Networks!

Challenges & Possible Solutions & Opportunities Challenge : Getting in Touch! Possible Solution 1 : Have a Strong Field Presence! Possible Solution 2 : Use Existing Networks! Opportunity : Challenge : Mobilizing Response! Possible Solution : Use Existing Networks!

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