Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation: Difference between revisions

The Economic and Social Studies Conference Committee, founded in 1961 under the leadership of Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı, was a pioneer in creating platforms for open discussion on various topics and played a significant role in aiding decision-makers by organizing conferences, panels, and meetings, along with producing related publications. By the 1990s, as the era's dynamics signaled a need for new initiatives that went beyond previous efforts, similar projects aimed at developing policy recommendations based on research began to emerge in various universities and NGOs. This drive for change and innovation led to the decision in 1994 to transform the Conference Committee into a think tank named the Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation (TESEV), leveraging its rich experience and intellectual resources.

From its inception in 1994 to 2004, TESEV produced important reports addressing poverty, economic issues, and sectoral policies. In early 2004, with a slight shift in focus, TESEV reorganized its work under three main categories: Democratization, Good Governance and Transparency, and Foreign Policy. At the Regular General Assembly held in February 2015, a new Executive Board was elected and a new research team was formed. At this time, two additional areas of focus were introduced: Social Inequalities and Inclusion, as well as Sustainable Development, resulting in a concentration on urban governance and gender equality. In an era where the production and dissemination of information are greatly shaped by technological advancements, TESEV has emphasized its data-driven digital policy tools designed to enhance urban policy.

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