1. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Presentation of the 21 ETCF II Partnerships
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2. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Project BRIDGE Bridges of Knowledge for EU-TR Chambers
ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
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3. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Project BRIDGE: Bridges of Knowledge for EU-TR Chambers
Partners:
VOKA West Flanders – Belgium
Unioncamere Marche – Italy
Croatian Chamber of Economy - Croatia
Budget: ,40 Euros
Duration: 12 months
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4. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Objectives
strengthening mutual knowledge and understanding between Turkish Chambers and their counterparts in the EU,
promoting the integration of European and Turkish business communities,
ensuring a stronger awareness of the opportunities and challenges of Turkey’s future accession to the EU in both Turkey and in the EU,
establishing long term partnerships between European and Turkish chambers.
ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
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5. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Activities
Project group meetings
Online communication system for project officers
Project website in English and Turkish
Online platform for European and Turkish chambers
Survey to chambers’ members to find out opinions and expectations on Turkey’s future accession to the EU
Visits to partner chambers in Belgium, Croatia and Italy and to associate partner in Finland
Guide of best practices by the chambers
EU Strategy for Turkish Chamber of Shipping
Visit to EU Institutions
Bi-monthly newsletter to disseminate information
Conference and networking event bringing sector representatives and chambers together
2 webinars in Istanbul aimed at Chambers, their members and other parties of interest
ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
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6. ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
Expected Results
Online database for EU-TR Chambers
EU Strategy Document for Turkish Chamber of Shipping
Stronger communication with institutions in the EU
benchmarking Turkish Chamber of Shipping with its European counterparts,
increasing understanding of the EU business practices in Turkey and of Turkish business practises in the EU,
fostering opportunities for trade and investment,
improving the institutional capacity of Turkish Chamber of Shipping,
setting a successful example for prospective cooperation projects between EU-TR chambers.
ETCF-II is co-funded by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey
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