Accelerating CSR in Turkey

The  project Accelerating CSR in Turkey (2008-2009), coordinated in partnership by CSR Turkey and CSR Europe, aimed at mainstreaming and accelerating corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices across the Turkish territory.

Financed by the Secretariat-General of the European Union, the project aimed at promoting the CSR as a tool for improving competitiveness and social cohesion in a manner consistent with European values and policies during the accession process of Turkey to the European Union. 

During the project, CSR Turkey with the support of CSR Europe organised various awareness raising conferences and trainings aimed at stakeholders, large companies, SMEs, the media and government representatives.

In addition, CSR Turkey engaged with CSR Europe's secretariat and members to support the organisation in building their skills, capacity and reach.

The project culminated into the first Turkish MarketPlace on Corporate Social Responsibility in October 2009, where Turkish companies had the opportunity to present their CSR initiatives, strategies and activities to a range of stakeholders and relevant players, both European and Turkish.