31.01.2015 Ankara
Speaking at the Academic Consultants for 81 Provinces promotional meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the world is rapidly changing and that they must prepare the Turkish private sector for this change.
The third group Academic Consultants for 81 Provinces promotional
meeting was held at the TOBB Union Center with the attendance of academicians.
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the project is
important for both the development of chambers and exchanges as well as the
careers of the academicians taking part.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the cities would benefit from the development
of chambers and exchanges, and ultimately, Turkey as a whole would benefit from
it.
Touching on the importance of private sector for the increase of
prosperity, the TOBB President said, “If the private sector takes the correct
steps, we will have peace and prosperity. It is our responsibility to protect
the interests and rights of our 1.5 million members, that of all sectors and 81
provinces. We do not represent just one provinces and sector. We have members
of every tongue, race, creed and views. That is what makes us stronger than
others. The power of unity. We are united for a shared goal. Our only goal is
to make Turkey richer.”
- Rapidly changing world
Stressing the need to
closely monitor the changes throughout the world, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that
the world is rapidly changing, with 7 trends under discussion in regards to the
global economy. He stated that the world’s finance map is changing.
Pointing out that the
rules of trade are changing, the TOBB President stated that the large economic
powers are forming alliances. Speaking in regards to the TTIP between the USA
and the EU, Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the disadvantages of being left out of
such a structure.
Stressing the fact
that it is the era of importing entrepreneurs, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the
countries with more entrepreneurs would get ahead.
Emphasizing the need to
prepare the Turkish private sector for this change, Hisarcıklıoğlu addressed
the academicians, “The needs of every provinces and sector have changed. While
we spoke about regional incentives, we are speaking about incentives per county
now. Chambers and exchanges must lead the local development agenda. I believe
that we can achieve this together. We anticipate the same level of support
TEPAV provides from you at a local level. We need your experience and the
accumulation of knowledge. We will think, discuss and decide together.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu ended
by emphasizing the importance of teamwork with, “Birds of a feather stick
together.”