ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Overview of the second phase of the EU-Turkey Chambers Forum (ETCF II) the EU-Turkey Chambers Forum (ETCF II) Information Day 12 January 2012, Ankara Juliette Loppé, EUROCHAMBRES

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB ETCF II team  Team in TOBB: Mustafa Bayburtlu Werner Gruber Burcu Atilgan H. Banu Yilmaz Merih Guney  Team in EUROCHAMBRES Dirk Vantyghem Juliette Loppé Pinar Erdem

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB ETCF II at a glance  Timing Contract signed in June 2011 Duration: 24 months  Budget Total budget: € 2,200,000 Project co-financed by the EU  Aim To strengthen EU – Turkey business relations

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB ETCF II objectives  To increase mutual knowledge and understanding between the business community in the EU and in Turkey  To ensure a stronger awareness of the opportunities as well as the challenges of Turkey’s potential accession to the EU

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB ETCF II activities  Activities to further develop expertise on EU related issues within the Turkish business community  Activities to strengthen the capacity of Turkish Chambers and to increase the cooperation and mutual knowledge between Chambers from Turkey and the EU

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Activities to further develop EU expertise EU expertise

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Surveys  2nd edition of the Survey on “Corporate preparations in Turkey for EU membership” Questionnaire to be disseminated by the Turkish Chamber Network Publication foreseen next summer  Survey amongst European companies Publication foreseen in Spring 2013

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB EU Training Programme  6 seminars on EU Affairs for 50 Turkish Chamber executives  In cooperation with a Turkish university  2 to 3 consecutive days once the month  Courses on EU topics of specific importance for Turkish Chambers  Faculty  Rewarding programme (certificate and EU expert data base)  Launch next spring

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB EU acquis audit  Consultancy programme for Turkish Chambers to assist companies in the implementation of specific EU legislation  6 checklists drafted by 4 EU experts  Selection and training of 25 Turkish experts  Selection of 250 Turkish companies  Company visits  Checklists filled by the companies  Publication of the analytical report end of 2012 / beginning of 2013

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Activities to strengthen Chamber capacity

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB EUROCHAMBRES’ Academies  24 scholarships 8 scholars selected for the Trade Forum in France end January 2012

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB EU Study visits  4 study visits for 60 Turkish Chamber executives March 2012: Belgium Chambers on agro-food packaging Summer 2012: Austrian Chamber on internationalisation and vocational training October 2012: Paris CCI + another French local Chamber on support to SMEs Beginning of 2013:Polish CCI on innovation and internationalisation  Objectives: To increase the institutional capacity of Turkish Chambers To enhance the understanding and knowledge on Turkey within the European business community  4 to 5 days  Selection of the Turkish participants

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Partnerships  ETCF II team role Assistance in the effective implementation- permanent helpdesk Promotion and organisation of the 3 main events Monitoring visits and risk assessments Review of the final reports

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB

ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and Turkey ETCF-II is implemented by EUROCHAMBRES& TOBB TOBB Thank you for your attention