Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board Treasurer Faik Yavuz participated in the Turkey Flour Industrialists Federation (TUSAF) International Congress and Exhibition. In his speech, Yavuz pointed out the need for the development of new policies in agriculture, “Discussing support for agriculture solely around the share of budget to be allocated is preventing the main issues from being discussed. The added value of workers in the agricultural sector remains at 1,800 USD in Turkey; this figure is 52,800 USD in Denmark, 30,620 USD in Japan and 4,860 USD in Hungary.”​

Under the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, TOBB MEYBEM Vocational Qualification and Certification Centers Inc., held “Vocational Qualifications System Information Third Group Training” for chambers and exchanges at the TOBB Social Facilities meeting hall. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board Member Ömar Zeydan, participated in the Albania Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATTSO) 2019 General Assembly held in Tirana.​

TOBB Board Vice President Tamer Kıran, representing the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), attended the Coordination Council for the Improvement of Investment Environment (YOIKK) Meeting chaired by Vice President Fuat Oktay held at the Presidential Complex. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Turkey Durable Consumer Goods Council April 2019 meeting was held at the TOBB Twin Towers under the chairmanship of Council President Fatih Kemal Ebiçlioğlu with the participation of councilor members. At the meeting, the production, domestic sales and export figures of the TURKBESD sector data as well as the updated IMMIB sectoral export data of were shared. According to TURKBESD data, a 6% decrease was observed in 6 large goods domestic sales and exports while a 1% increase was observed in production compared to March 2018.​

The election process for the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Chamber / Exchanges Project Competition 10 Regional Chambers / Exchanges Secretaries General jury members has been completed. In the elections which began on April 19th, 2019, each Chamber voted for Secretaries-General who were candidates in their region.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Turkey Education Council meeting, chaired by Council President Dr. Yusuf Ekinci convened at the TOBB Istanbul Service Building with the wide participation of the senior representatives of the private sector and civil society organizations as well as the Ministry of Education Support Services General Directorate of Transport Services Department Chief Songül Koçer. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Vice President Ayhan Zeytinoğlu attended the 37th ATC Conference held at the Washington D.C. Trump Hotel on April 14-16 representing TOBB.​

The number of newly established companies, cooperatives and the number of sole proprietorships increased by 5,42%, 20,51% and 4,18% respectively according to the previous month.​

“Vocational Qualifications System Second Group Information Training,” aimed at chambers and exchanges by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) MEYBEM Vocational Qualification and Certification Centers Co. Inc. took place at the TOBB Social Facilities meeting hall. ​