TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY
Transcription
TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY
TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ISBN 978-975-19-6279-9 T.R. PRIME MINISTRY TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY ATATÜRK BULVARI NO: 15 ULUS, ANKARA TURKEY TEL: +90 312 508 1000 TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY CREDITS Füsun Gür, Nurdan Çakır, Şevki Mert Barış, Alper Eren, Ali Fuat Cebeci, Ayşe Dilsizoğlu, Bilge Sungur, Haluk Yıldız, Zeynep Ercan, Muhammed Ömer Ersoy COMMUNICATIONS TIKA DESIGN Finar Kurumsal PRINTING Bilnet Baskı Çözümleri PHOTOGRAPHIC CREDITS TIKA Press Unit AA Archive ISBN 978-975-19-6259-1 TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT REPORTING AND COORDINATION UNIT INTRODUCTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 FOREWORD Prof. Dr. Numan KURTULMUŞ Deputy Prime Minister Drawing the international attention to the zones of crisis and endeavoring for the language of peace to prevail everywhere, Turkey makes tangible contributions and touches directly upon helpless lives in countries such as Somalia, Myanmar and Central African Republic where political instability mounts to humanitarian crises. 2 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION FOREWORD FOREWORD Turkey’s efforts for 12 years to exert her regional power capacity and scale up her global influence have possibly been most visible in the field of development cooperation. Development assistance has in this sense become a natural component of Turkey’s posture in the international arena. Her strong soft power, transparency and candidness in actions and relations have altered the perceptions of Turkey in international politics. Turkey increased her official development assistance by 29.7% to exceed 3.3 billion USD. Ever willing and endeavoring to extend a friendly hand to the oppressed wherever they are regardless of ethnic, cultural, religious or political differences, Turkey has exerted maximum effort to enhance relations with all countries. In this context, her official development assistance has increased every year since 2002 when it was 85 million USD to 3.3 billion USD in 2013, further reinforcing Turkey’s regional and international prestige. Turkish assistance philosophy based on Turkey’s long standing traditions built by her peculiar history and pious foundations distinguishes and gives particular quality to Turkish assistance action. Conscious of the country’s history and mission, Turkish public entities and non-governmental organizations by their selfless efforts to implement action and Turkish private sector by investments in many countries have captured the world’s attention, highlighting further responsibilities for all actors on the cause. Development cooperation projects undertaken by Turkey are now taken as examples across the world. In an age when the conventional north-south, donor-recipient paradigms are fast eroding, Turkey aspires to sustain her efforts to contribute to solving global problems through most rational and effective approaches within her means. Turkey extended her helping hand to 120 countries ranging from Afghanistan to Yemen, from Haiti to Philippines. In an era when it is no longer possible to conceive geographies and sectors independently and inter-dependency is ever increasing, Turkey on one hand relies on the guidance of development cooperation models and principles on international platforms, and on the other, guides her projects through fairness and spirit of solidarity, discharges all her duties to achieve the global objectives in economic, social and environmental spheres. Drawing the international attention to the zones of crisis and endeavoring for the language of peace to prevail everywhere, Turkey makes tangible contributions and touches directly upon helpless lives in countries such as Somalia, Myanmar and Central African Republic where political instability mounts to humanitarian crises. Turkey has, on the other hand, effectively maintained to date her “open-door policy” for Syrians who have left their country since April 2011 after the onset of civil unrest, with the total figure accommodated in camps having reached 210,000. Assisting the Syrians who try to live on either in the camps or off-camp localities is an indispensable humanitarian duty, in the face of which Turkey has sustained her historic posture by all her national resources. We are proud to have exceeded our commitment of 200 million USD in assistance to the Least Developed Countries. Engaged in assisting the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as identified by the United Nations, Turkey has taken pride for exceeding also in 2013 her commitment of 200 million USD annually to LDCs as promised by the Turkish Prime Minister in the Fourth United Nations Conference on LDCs held in Istanbul in May 2011. OECD reported that development assistance by OECD-DAC members rose by 6.1% in real terms in 2013 to reach 134.8 billion USD the highest level ever recorded. Turkey, in contrast, increased her official development assistance by 29.7% to exceed 3.3 billion USD. This ranked Turkey among the countries with highest rate of increase in assistance as was the case in recent years. Turkey extended her helping hand to 120 countries in 2013 ranging from Afghanistan to Yemen, from Haiti to Philippines. TIKA has continued to assume an important role as the executive soft power of our foreign policy. Having assumed the daunting task of coordinating all Turkish public entities to smoothly execute the process of development assistance, TIKA also directly monitors projects and responds immediately to all arising needs through its Programme Coordination Offices across the world. I heartily congratulate all Turkish public entities, including particularly TIKA, which selflessly devote their time and energy and work diligently towards implementing Turkish development assistance programmes and projects, and highly praise our distinguished organization TIKA for compiling this Turkish Development Assistance Report. Prof. Dr. Numan KURTULMUŞ Deputy Prime Minister 3 INTRODUCTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 PREFACE Dr. Serdar ÇAM TIKA President Turkey has advanced her cooperation efforts in the international arena in recent years in parallel with her economic growth, and taken actions of economic, commercial, technical, social, cultural and educational cooperation in all parts of the world regardless of development levels of partnering countries. 4 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish total development assistance reached 4,347 million USD in 2013 consisting of official and private flows. Through implementing an increasing number of effective and efficient projects every year, Turkey further cements her prestige in development cooperation. Acting on the ideal that a philosophy of economics should prevail in the world whereby all humanity fairly enjoys the global resources, and subscribing to the motto of Hodja Ahmet Yesevi “be the remedy to whomever you see heart-broken,” Turkey, with her public entities, non-governmental organizations and private sector, continued in 2013 to author projects appreciated by the international community. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION FOREWORD Geographically, 55.9% of Turkish development cooperation projects in 2013 related to the Middle East. Turkey has mobilized since 2011 all relevant public agencies, including particularly AFAD, and Turkish NGOs to assist Syrians who have left their country due to civil unrest. Turkish public entities and NGOs continued in 2013 to work selflessly to alleviate the sufferings of Syrian guests. Never indifferent to natural disasters and various crises around the globe, Turkey in 2013 was not indifferent particularly to the hunger directly affecting millions in Somalia as declared a “humanitarian crisis” by the United Nations, the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan, the conflict in Myanmar and the oppression in Philippines, and mobilized her resources for the human beings in the said regions. Against this background, Turkish total development assistance amounted to 4,347 million USD in 2013, with 3,307 million USD through public entities as official development assistance, 820 million USD by the Turkish private sector in direct investments, and 280.23 million USD of assistance by Turkish NGOs. This new high brought Turkey closer to achieving the UN target of 0.7% in ODA/GNI ratio. Turkish ODA/GNI ratios were 0.13% in 2010; 0.17% in 2011, 0.32% in 2012 by a record setting increase, and finally 0.42% in 2013 maintaining the upward trend. Turkish NGOs provided 280.23 million USD of assistance. Geographically, 55.9% of Turkish development cooperation projects in 2013 related to the Middle East, 24.7% to Africa, 15.3% to South and Central Asia, and 3.1% to Balkans and East Europe. Top ten recipients of Turkish aid in 2012 were in descending order Syria, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia, Afghanistan, Palestine, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Tunisia and Azerbaijan. The preliminary data for 2013 reported to OECD-DAC indicated that Turkey was the fourth largest donor of official humanitarian aid after the United States of America, European Union and United Kingdom. By the humanitarian aid/GNI ratio, Turkey was the top donor country in the world for her 0.21. On this occasion, I wish to express my gratitude to the staff members of all Turkish public entities including particularly TIKA who have assumed significant roles in Turkish development cooperation across the world, the members of NGOs who are the presentday representatives of our tradition of pious foundations, Turkish private sector entities which have strongly supported development cooperation efforts, and TIKA Department of Strategy Development who has since 2004 compiled the figures and reported on Turkish development assistance through a data management system in cooperation with all relevant actors. Dr. Serdar ÇAM TIKA President 5 PREFACE Turkey has advanced her cooperation efforts in the international arena in recent years in parallel with her economic growth, and taken actions of economic, commercial, technical, social, cultural and educational cooperation in all parts of the world regardless of development levels of partnering countries. To that end, she has further reinforced, through new actions, the already strong, long-standing relations and cooperation with countries in the Balkans, Caucasus and Central Asia. Turkey has also extended her friendly hand to all those in need in the Middle East and Africa. Projects developed to respond to emergency needs of peoples in those regions as well as to solve chronic problems of the region have given Turkey unprecedented experience in furthering development cooperation. TABLE OF CONTENTS The 6th largest economy among the member states of and candidates to the European Union (EU), and the 16th largest in the world, Turkey continues to share her growing economic wealth with developing countries. Executive Summary: Turkish Development Assistance 2013 08 01 02 Relying on her tradition of sharing fostered by her history and culture, Turkey developed cooperation projects in all parts of the world without discrimination. Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 reached 3,156 million USD marking a 30% increase over the previous year. 1. Turkish Development Assistance 2013 16 1.A. Total Development Assistance in 2013 17 1.B. Turkish Development Assistance in Years 19 1.C. 2013 Official Development Assistance by Category 20 1.D. 2013 Bilateral ODA by Category 22 1.D.1. Concessional Lending 23 1.D.2. Direct Budget Support 25 1.D.3. Programme Assistance, Technical Cooperation and Imputed Student Costs 25 1.D.4. Humanitarian Aid 57 1.D.5. Asylum Seekers 68 1.D.6. Administrative Costs 70 1.D.7. Contribution to International Organizations (Multilateral Assistance) 71 1.D.8. Other Official Flows 73 1.E. Private Flows 74 1.E.1. Direct Investment 74 1.E.2. Development Assistance by Non-Governmental Organizations 76 2. Turkish Official Development Assistance by Region and Country 88 2.A. Breakdown by Region 89 2.B. Breakdown by Country 90 2.C. Assistance to Least Developed Countries 127 03 TIKA expanded its operational geography in 2013 to deliver assistance to 120 countries through 36 Programme Coordination Offices (PCOs). 3. Turkish Official Development Assistance by Agency 130 04 While donors’ real ODA increased, OECD took note of a trend of a falling share of aid going to the neediest Least Developed Countries. 4. OECD Development Assistance 2013 by Donor Country 142 4.A. Overall Assessment 143 4.B. Donor Performance 144 4.C. Assessment of Donors of Humanitarian Aid 147 4.D. Assessment of Recipients of Humanitarian Aid 147 Assistance was delivered beyond the borders to respond to such basic needs as food and accommodation of Syrian people. Annexes 152 Annex-1: OECD-DAC List of ODA Recipients (2013) 152 Annex-2: Turkish Bilateral ODA by Country (2013, million USD) 153 Annex-3: TIKA’s Programme Coordination Offices Worldwide 154 List of Charts and Tables 158 Abbreviations 159 OVERVIEW TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 4.3 Turkish official and private flows totaled 4,347 million USD in 2013. 8 6. The Turkish economy was the 6th largest among the member states of and candidates to the European Union, and the 16th largest in the world. 3.3 Of the total Turkish ODA, bilateral assistance accounted for 3,156.67 million USD, while Turkish multilateral contributions totaled 151 million USD. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turkey’s Gross National Income (GNI) went up from 786 billion USD to 789 billion USD. In terms of macroeconomic indicators year on year, Turkey’s Gross National Income (GNI) grew in 2013 by 4% from 786 billion USD to 789 billion USD, with per capita income rising from 10,505 USD to 10,782 USD. The Turkish economy was the 6th largest among the member states of and candidates to the European Union (EU), and the 16th largest in the world as at 2013 end in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by purchasing power parity. Turkey continued to share her growing economic wealth with developing countries. Computed as Official Development Assistance (ODA) divided by Gross National Income, i.e. the ODA/GNI ratio, her Millennium Goal achievement level was 0.42% in 2013 compared to 0.10% ten years ago. 4.3 billion USD of total assistance… Turkish official and private flows totaled 4,347 million USD in 2013, with 3,307 million USD in official development assistance and private flows consisting of 820 million USD in private sector investments and 280.23 million USD of assistance by Turkish Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs). OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE Of the total Turkish ODA in 2013, bilateral assistance accounted for 3,156.67 million USD, with 2,596.12 million USD in grants, and 560.55 million USD in concessional loans while Turkish multilateral contributions totaled 151 million USD. 3.2 billion USD of bilateral assistance… 601 2005 2007 2008 2009 2010 1,273 967 2006 707 2004 780 2003 602 76 2002 712 85 339 2,533 3,307 TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (2002-2013, million USD) 2011 2012 2013 9 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Turkish economy continued in 2013 to perform well and sustained its high growth trend over the past decade in the face of recent economic and political crises in the surrounding countries. OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 30% increase in bilateral ODA… Middle East region was top beneficiary on account of aid to Syrian guests. TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 marked a 30% increase over the previous year. Receiving 1.766,54 million USD in assistance, the Middle East region was the top beneficiary on account of the aid to Syrian guests. Africa, which moved up in 2012 to the 2nd rank in receipt of Turkish official development assistance by a three-fold increase, received 782.73 million USD in 2013 and maintained its ranking. The assistance to South and Central Asia regions totaled 484 million USD by 8% increase year on year, keeping Asia at the 3rd rank of Turkish assistance receipts in 2013. The assistance to the Balkans and East Europe went up by 12% in 2013 while countries in the Far East received 70% and Americas 64% more in assistance. 10 TURKISH BILATERAL OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY REGION (2013, million USD) FAR EAST 18 BALKANS AND EAST EUROPE 98 MIDDLE EAST 1,767 AMERICAS 4 TOTAL 3,156 SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA 484 SOUTH ASIA REGIONAL 2.39 AFRICA 782 OTHER 1 LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH AID (2013, million USD) 28.68 27.74 22.28 15.76 15.26 14.60 13.32 13.28 AZERBAIJAN IRAQ BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA TURKMENISTAN KOSOVO MYANMAR MONTENEGRO IRAN 2011 1,339.84 286.31 337.27 2012 11.13 36.19 TUNISIA 2010 279.81 2009 156.55 108.20 2008 GEORGIA 39.30 KAZAKHSTAN 69.48 PALESTINE 49.98 89.73 AFGHANISTAN PAKISTAN 115.74 SOMALIA KYRGYZSTAN TURKISH ASSISTANCE TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (2008-2013, million USD) 171.70 Assistance to Least Developed Countries since 2008 exceeded 1.3 billion USD. EGYPT SYRIA 131.55 538.83 1,638.50 With 1.6 billion USD in aid, Syria was the largest recipient… EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 64% increase in assistance to countries in the Americas… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2013 TOTAL 11 OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY CATEGORY Direct Budget Support Turkey delivered 15 million USD to Somalia and 2.23 million USD to Kyrgyzstan in financial support in 2013. PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION > 0.81 ASYLUM SEEKER > 87.3 ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS > 89.02 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE > 225.30 CONCESSIONAL LENDING > 560.55 HUMANITARIAN AID > 1,629.18 PROGRAMME ASSISTANCE > 318.71 IMPUTED STUDENT COSTS > 222.76 DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT > 17.23 15 million USD of direct budget support to Somalia… TURKISH BILATERAL OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY CATEGORY (2013, million USD) ASSISTANCE TO NATIONAL NGOS > 5.63 1.6 billion USD of humanitarian aid in 2013… Concessional lending of 560 million USD to Egypt and Kyrgyzstan… Concessional Lending Turkey lent Egypt in 2012 her first concessional loan under a Protocol signed in September 2012 between the Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury and the Egyptian Ministry of Finance. The first tranche of 500 million USD was disbursed in the last quarter of 2012 and the second tranche in early 2013. Another concessional lending was the loan of 60.55 million USD to Kyrgyzstan. Overall, Turkey made available a total of 560.55 million USD in concessional loans to Egypt and Kyrgyzstan in 2013. 12 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Turkey, 4th largest donor, and 3rd ranking country in humanitarian aid… 2008 2009 2010 1,629.18 2011 1,040.03 264.35 49.75 2007 152.51 31.08 2006 46.12 2005 115.67 TURKISH HUMANITARIAN AID (2005-2013, million USD) 178.89 Of the total Turkish ODA in 2013, 49% was reported as humanitarian aid… 2012 2013 Turkey continued to implement her “open-door policy” for Syrians who have left their country to enter the Turkish territory since April 2011 following the onset of civil unrest. Turkey has been keenly providing for all the needs of Syrian guests in camps in her territory for more than 2 years. Owing to the process, Turkish humanitarian aid of 1,040 million USD in 2012 placed Turkey as the 4th largest donor (after USA, EU and UK). In 2013, Turkish assistance to Syrian guests amounted to 1,571 million USD. Scholarship to 14,507 students... 549.64 million USD in funds were provided to Programme Assistance (PA), Technical Cooperation (TC) and Assistance to National NGOs. Imputed Student Costs Turkey has been for more than 20 years granting higher education scholarships to international students. In this context, the Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities which granted scholarships to 4,715 students in 2012 marked a three-fold increase in scholarship grants for a total of 14,507 students in 2013. In addition, 162 students were beneficiaries under the Doctoral Scholarship Program for Foreign Students and the Postgraduate Scholarship Program for Least Developed Countries implemented by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBİTAK). Programme Assistance, Technical Cooperation and Assistance to National NGOs More than 549 million USD in funds were provided in 2013 to Programme Assistance (PA), Technical Cooperation (TC) and Assistance to National NGOs efforts mostly executed by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) in cooperation with Turkish public entities. As disaggregated by sector, the assistance to social infrastructure development received 91% of the total (excluding concessional lending destination sectors). Asylum Seekers In 2013, a total of 71,353 persons of various nationalities entered the Turkish territory. The figure was 70,431 for those who originated from the countries specified by the World Bank as eligible for development assistance. Of these asylum seekers, 16,415 were Syrians who illegally entered Turkey. The total expenditure was 87.3 million USD for asylum seekers who arrived in our country in 2013. 13 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Humanitarian Aid Of the total Turkish ODA in 2013, 49% was reported as humanitarian aid. Reaching a figure of 1,629.18 million USD, the Turkish humanitarian aid to GNI ratio went up to 0.21 from 0.13 of the previous year, making Turkey the top donor country of humanitarian aid in the world. By aid amount, Turkey ranked the third in the world after the United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK). The per capita humanitarian aid was estimated as 22 USD in 2013. OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish administrative costs of 89.2 million USD... Administrative Costs Administrative costs refer to all staff, administrative and logistic expenditures incurred by agencies, either through central, field or foreign units, to carry out their assistance activities. Turkey’s administrative costs in 2013 were estimated at 89.2 million USD, constituting only 3% of overall ODA. The World Bank Group was the largest recipient of Turkish contributions at 70.17 million USD… Contributions to International Organizations (Multilateral Assistance) Turkey paid 151 million USD in contributions to international organizations in 2013 by an increase of 36% on the 2012 figure of 110.80 million USD. The World Bank Group was the largest recipient of Turkish contributions at 70.17 million USD, followed by the United Nations Organization and executive agencies at 31.18 million USD. Other Official Flows Other official flows (OOF) refer to transactions by the official sector that do not qualify as ODA because they are not mainly aimed at fostering economic development or do not include the minimum grant element. In 2013, Turkey made available 2.58 million USD in loans and received 15.64 million USD as repayment of principal and interest for the loans disbursed in previous years. Direct Investment Concentrating more in South and Central Asia as in previous years, Turkish capital exports now extend to all parts of the globe, from Africa to Latin America, from Europe to the Far East. Top three investment destinations for Turkish capital in 2013 were Azerbaijan 449 million USD, India 80 million USD and Egypt 38 million USD. Development assistance by Turkish NGOs totaled 280.23 million USD. Development Assistance by Turkish NGOs Development assistance by Turkish NGOs amounted to 280.23 million USD in 2013 achieving an increase of 85% on the previous year. Aid to Syria totaling 93.95 million USD constituted a third of the total figure. Turkish public entities provided 47.7 million USD of funds to NGOs. 14 8.83 8.40 7.33 5.07 5.02 4.74 4.43 4.12 3.79 3.63 PALESTINE KYRGYZSTAN CHAD MALI BANGLADESH PAKISTAN BURKINA FASO AZERBAIJAN KAZAKHSTAN EGYPT NIGER SOMALIA SYRIA 10.84 36.10 93.95 LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH NGO ASSISTANCE (2013, million USD) TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OECD-DAC countries provided a total of 134.8 billion USD in net official development assistance… OECD-DAC countries provided a total of 134.8 billion USD in net official development assistance, marking an increase of 6.1% in real terms in 2013 to reach the highest level ever recorded. Largest donors were USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France. Norway, Sweden, Luxembourg and Denmark exceeded the UN target of 0.7% in ODA/GNI ratio. In addition to these four countries, the United Kingdom increased her ODA by 27.8% to hit the 0.7% target for the first time. 4,851.05 3,307.67 3,252.64 3,197.86 2,928.46 2,281.29 2,198.64 1,743.64 1,435.36 1,171.61 821.96 484.05 474.31 461.33 430.68 305.02 212.32 85.38 60.23 35.23 AUSTRALIA TURKEY ITALY SWITZERLAND DENMARK BELGIUM SPAIN KOREA FINLAND AUSTRIA IRELAND PORTUGAL POLAND NEW ZEALAND LUXEMBOURG GREECE CZECH REP. SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA ICELAND 5,435.28 NETHERLANDS 4,911.14 5,581.36 NORWAY CANADA 5,831.20 11,376.00 FRANCE SWEDEN 11,786.11 JAPAN 14,059.45 GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM USA 17,881.48 31,545.25 OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY OECD-DAC MEMBERS AND TURKEY (2013, million USD) 0.30 DAC TOTAL 0.09 SLOVAKIA 0.13 GREECE 0.10 0.13 SLOVENIA POLAND 0.13 KOREA 0.11 0.16 ITALY CZECH REP. 0.16 SPAIN 0.23 PORTUGAL 0.19 0.23 JAPAN USA 0.26 ICELAND 0.34 AUSTRALIA 0.26 0.38 GERMANY NEW ZEALAND 0.41 FRANCE 0.27 0.42 TURKEY CANADA 0.45 IRELAND 0.28 0.45 BELGIUM AUSTRIA 0.47 SWITZERLAND 0.55 0.67 NETHERLANDS FINLAND 0.72 UNITED KINGDOM 0.85 1.00 LUXEMBOURG DENMARK 1.02 SWEDEN NORWAY 1.07 NET ODA/GNI RATIOS OF OECD-DAC MEMBERS AND TURKEY (2013, %) (UN TARGET: 0.7%) 15 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013: TURKEY AND OTHER DONORS ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 4.4 Turkey delivered a net total of 4,347 million USD in total development assistance (TDA) in 2013. 16 26.5% In 2013, TDA increased by 26.5% and official flows by 3% on the previous year. 30 % Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 increased by 30%. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.A. TOTAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN 2013 Turkish economy estimated to grow 5.2% annually in the 20122017 period. The Turkish economy, an “emerging economy” in the global scale, was the 6th largest among the member states of and candidates to the European Union (EU), and the 16th largest in the world as at 2013 end in terms of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by purchasing power parity. Capturing the attention of the international community by her economic growth in the past decade, Turkey is poised to be the fastest growing economy among OECD members with her estimated annual average growth rate of 5.2% in the 2012-2017 period by OECD projections. Relying on her tradition of sharing fostered by her history and culture, Turkey developed cooperation projects in all parts of the world without discrimination, and continuously increased her development assistance commensurately with the dynamic and rapid economic growth. Turkish assistance data are compiled according to the standards defined by the OECD Development Assistance Committee (OECD-DAC). Terms, concepts, categories and sectors in the report are all common standards agreed by the international community on which Turkey has based her reports since 2003. Turkey delivered a net total of 4,347 million USD in total development assistance (TDA) in 2013 comprised of two major constituents: official flows and private flows. 1 0.9 ITALY PORTUGAL 1.3 1.7 GREECE 1.2 1.7 GERMANY JAPAN 1.7 DENMARK 1.7 BELGIUM SLOVENIA 1.8 AUSTRIA NETHERLANDS 1.9 1.8 UNITED KINGDOM 2.2 FRANCE 2.1 2.2 HUNGARY 2.1 2.3 SPAIN FINLAND 2.3 CANADA SWITZERLAND 2.4 2.3 CZECH REP. OECD 2.5 NEW ZEALAND ICELAND 2.6 2.5 SWEDEN ICELAND 2.7 2.6 2.8 ISRAEL USA 2.8 LUXEMBOURG 3.3 3.1 SLOVAKIA POLAND 3.4 3.3 3.5 MEXICO KOREA 3.6 NORWAY ESTONIA 3.6 CHILE AUSTRALIA 5.2 TURKEY 4.8 CHART 1: ANNUAL AVERAGE REAL GROWTH PROJECTIONS FOR OECD COUNTRIES (2012-2017, %) 17 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 The Turkish economy continued in 2013 to perform well and sustained its high growth trend over the past decade in the face of recent economic and political crises in the surrounding countries. In terms of macroeconomic indicators year on year, Turkey’s Gross National Income (GNI) grew in 2013 by 4% from 786 billion USD to 789 billion USD, with per capita income rising from 10,505 USD to 10,782 USD. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 3,307.67 million USD of ODA in 2013… Official flows include official development assistance (ODA) to developing countries by Turkish public entities, and other official flows (OOF) aiming to foster economic development and welfare in developing countries but lacking the minimum grant element to qualify as ODA. Turkey provided in 2013 a total of 3,307.67 million USD million USD in ODA and -13.06 million USD in OOF. Private flows on the other hand consist of direct investments, i.e. capital exports, to developing countries and the assistance by national non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Direct investments qualify as development assistance for their potential to stimulate economic development in recipient countries. A total investment of 820 million USD by the Turkish private sector was reported in total development assistance for 2013. 280.23 million USD in aid by NGOs… Ever working selflessly for humanitarian aid, Turkish NGOs actively worked in 2013 and delivered 280.23 million USD in aid; 232.53 million USD of which was through own resources of NGOs while Turkish public entities transferred 47.7 million USD of support funds to NGOs. 47.7 million USD of funds to NGOs from public entities… 18 ODA OOF 232.53 TOTAL 820 -13.36 3,307.67 4,347.14 CHART 2: TURKISH TOTAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (2013, million USD) DI NGOA 4,347 million USD in total development assistance… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.B. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE IN YEARS On the other hand, the loans made available by Eximbank contributed negatively to TDA by 2010, but did positively in the last three years because the facilitated loans exceeded the total interest received. Other official flows went down from 56.53 million USD in 2012 to -13.06 million USD in 2013. CHART 3: TURKISH TOTAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (2011-2013, million USD) TOTAL 4,347.14 1,273.01 232.53 111.65 2012 2011 2013 820 NGOA 199 735 -13.06 56.53 2013 11 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 OOF 2013 879.9 DI 2011 2,363.14 2,533.3 3,307.67 3,436.48 ODA 2012 232.53 million USD in aid by own resources of Turkish NGOs… Direct investments by the Turkish private sector increased by 12% year on year from 735 million USD to 820 million USD in 2013. Direct investment of 820 million USD by the Turkish private sector… In 2013, TDA increased by 26.5% and official flows by 3% on the previous year. The assistance by Turkish NGOs (NGOA) reached 232.53 million USD, setting new highs and marking a 108% increase on the previous year’s figure of 111.65 million USD. 19 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish development assistance which totaled 1,051.94 million USD in 2005 went up to 4,347.14 million USD in 2013 marking a 4-fold increase in 9 years. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.C. 2013 OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY CATEGORY Official Development Assistance of 3,307 million USD… Official development assistance, as the most important component in development assistance, is delivered to developing countries through: • directly by the public sector, • through national or international NGOs, • within the framework of public-private partnership, • by contributions to international organizations. The first three of the delivery modalities above are classified as bilateral, while the last as multilateral. The multilateral component of development assistance is operated through international organizations which implement programmes and projects through the participation and budgetary contribution of members and/or directly conduct loan facilitation operations. Donors’ contributions and membership dues to international organizations are taken into account in this category. Bilateral assistance of 3,156.67 million USD… OECD-DAC members have identified such international organizations as a list; thus, contributions or membership dues to international organizations not in the list do not qualify as assistance because they are not intended for development. In 2013, Turkey delivered 3,307 million USD in ODA, with 3,156.67 million USD of bilateral assistance and 151 million USD of multilateral contributions. Of the bilateral assistance, 2,596.12 million USD was in grants and 560.55 million USD in concessional loans. 3,156.67 3,307.67 CHART 4: TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY MAJOR CATEGORY (2013, million USD) 151 Multilateral assistance of 151 million USD... ODA 20 BILATERAL ODA MULTILATERAL ODA TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TABLE 1: TURKISH TOTAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (YEARS 2012, 2013 COMPARED) 2013 (million USD, at current prices) 2012 (million USD, at current prices) 2013 (million USD, at 2012 prices) Change % (on 2012 prices basis) Total Development Assistance 4,347.14 3,436.48 4,299.18 25.10 1. Official Flows 3,294.54 2,589.30 3,258.80 25.86 1.1. Official Development Assistance 3,307.67 2,533.30 3,271.72 29.15 1.1.1. Bilateral ODA 3,156.67 2,422.50 3,122.36 28.89 1.1.2. Multilateral ODA 151.00 110.80 149.36 34.80 1.2. Other Official Flows -13.06 56.53 -12.92 -122.86 1,052.53 846.65 1,041.11 22.97 2.1. Private Sector Flows 820.00 735.00 811.10 10.35 2.2. NGO Flows 232.53 111.65 230.01 106.01 2007 2008 2009 2010 1,273 967 2006 707 2005 780 2004 602 2003 712 2002 601 339 2,533 3,307.67 CHART 5: TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE (2002-2013, million USD) 76 11,821 million USD of ODA in the last 10 years... 85 2. Private Flows 2011 2012 2013 21 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Taking account of changes in currency exchange rates and inflation from 2012 to 2013, Turkish ODA increased by 29.15% on the basis of 2012 prices. Following the first time hit of 2 billion USD threshold in 2012, Turkey exceeded the 3 billion USD threshold first time in 2013. Chart 5 depicts Turkish ODA in years. The list of recipients identified by OECD-DAC members is given in ANNEX-1, and the amount of Turkish assistance by country in ANNEX-2. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1,629 million USD of humanitarian aid in 2013… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.D. 2013 BILATERAL ODA BY CATEGORY Regular annual statistical conferences by OECD-DAC endeavor to ensure that all countries compile data on the same basis where representatives of donors define new categories as necessary, suggest various ways to better compile and classify statistics. In addition to novelties introduced by OECD-DAC, Turkish assistance has diversified in recent years with new entries in budget items not previously reported. Turkey reported concessional lending and direct support delivered to developing countries’ budgets for the first time in 2012, and sustained such assistance in 2013. Chart 6 depicts 2013 Turkish ODA by major category and Table 2 by subcategory. CHART 6: TURKISH BILATERAL OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY CATEGORY (2013, million USD) 225 million USD in technical assistance… 22 0.81 87.3 PUBLICITY AND PROMOTION ASYLUM SEEKERS 89.2 222.76 IMPUTED STUDENT COSTS ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 225.30 CONCESSIONAL LENDING HUMANITARIAN AID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 560.55 318.71 PROGRAMME ASSISTANCE 5.63 ASSISTANCE TO NATIONAL NGOS DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT 17.23 1,629.18 87.3 million USD of aid for asylum seekers… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 222.76 million USD in imputed student costs… TABLE 2: TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY CATEGORY (2013, MILLION USD) Amount (million USD) 1. Official Development Assistance 3,307.67 1.1. Bilateral ODA 3,156.67 Direct Budget Support Assistance to NGOs, Public-Private Partnerships and Research Institutions Project Based Initiatives -Humanitarian Aid -Concessional Lending -Programme Assistance 5.63 2,508.44 Technical Cooperation 225.30 Imputed Student Costs 222.76 Administrative Costs Publicity and Promotion for DA Asylum Seekers 1.2. Multilateral ODA 17.23 million USD of direct budget support… 17.23 89.20 0.81 87.30 151.00 1.D.1. CONCESSIONAL LENDING Assistance qualifies as official development assistance if all of the following three requirements are fulfilled: - provided by public sector, - intended to promote economic development and welfare, - concessional in character, involving at least a grant element of 25%. Lending on concessional terms is defined as “concessional loan/debt”. In other words, the recipient receives financing on terms more favorable (i.e. “softer”) than the market, in the form of either lower interest rates or longer maturity or both. The first Turkish ODA of such type was delivered in 2012 to Egypt under a Protocol signed in September 2012 between the Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury and the Egyptian Ministry of Finance, as two countries of long-standing historical, cultural and friendly ties. 1 billion USD of concessional lending to Egypt… The said Protocol provided for a loan of up to 1 billion USD to Egypt to stimulate economic growth and development of Egypt through financing public infrastructure projects. 23 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Category ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 100 million USD of concessional lending to Kyrgyzstan… The concession rate of the loan was 28.95% which would meet the “minimum grant element of 25%” as prescribed by OECD-DAC. The first tranche of 500 million USD of the loan was made available in late 2012, whereas the second tranche was made available in 2013. The Loan Agreement would be implemented and construed by Turkish Laws. Any dispute in relation to the agreement would be resolved by International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) rules. Turkey agreed to lend 100 million USD to Kyrgyzstan by an agreement signed on 28.06.2012, followed by an amending agreement on 16.10.2012 to expedite disbursement under the Agreement. Pursuant to the said amending agreement, the first two disbursements of 38,548,000 USD and 22,000,000 USD were made available to Kyrgyzstan on 11.05.2013 and 22.10.2013 respectively. Concession rate of 34.69% in lending to Kyrgyzstan… 24 The concession rate of the loan was 34.69% which would meet the “minimum grant element of 25%” as prescribed by OECD-DAC. The loan would be used to finance public projects in agriculture, education, health, transport etc. by the Kyrgyz public authorities. Overall, Turkey delivered a total of 560.55 million USD in concessional lending in 2013 to Egypt and Kyrgyzstan. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 15 million USD of direct budget support to Somalia… 1.D.2. DIRECT BUDGET SUPPORT Turkey delivered 15 million USD to Somalia and 2.23 million USD to Kyrgyzstan in financial support in 2013. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 The budget support to Kyrgyzstan was made under a grant agreement for the preparations of the Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization. 2.23 million USD of direct budget support to Kyrgyzstan… Technical cooperation strengthens the capacities and effectiveness of institutions. 1.D.3. PROGRAMME ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL COOPERATION AND IMPUTED STUDENT COSTS Technical cooperation (TC) refers to strengthening the capacities and effectiveness of individuals, organizations and institutions through transfer of ideas, technologies, knowledge and skills to foster development in partner countries. In addition to transfer of knowledge and skills, it does intend to create an enabling environment to disseminate knowledge and skills so transferred. In essence, it means helping the recipients improve their functioning through self-help. Technical cooperation relies on short, medium and long term provision of expertise, training, advice, research and equipment; and involves “hard” cooperation, i.e. engineering/supervision and technical feasibility studies as well as “soft” cooperation, i.e. training and management advice. The following is a non-exhaustive list of technical cooperation activities: • Scholarships in secondary and higher education to students from developing countries • Training courses designed to build institutional capacities, vocational skills, • Equipment, materials and supplies in training courses • Assignment/secondment of trainers, instructors • Printed materials for capacity development • Events of intellectual activity such as seminars, symposia, • Contests, e.g. essay writing, mathematics Olympics • Other similar activities designed to enhance capacity. Programme Assistance (PA) has two basic components: investment projects and programming aid. Technical cooperation covers long or short term provision of training, advice, research support. Investment projects involve all activities designed to enhance the physical capital of a recipient country and associated technical cooperation. Programming aid covers support to budget and balance of payments, funding for fixtures and commodities and sectoral assistance. 25 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 The budget support provided to Somalia upon the request of the President of Somalia would be used for emergency needs of the national budget in JuneDecember 2013. The funds were delivered in cash through courier service to Mogadishu because Somalia had no operational banking system. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Programme Assistance, Technical Cooperation and Imputed Students Costs can be reported by subsectors as depicted in Chart 7. Programme Assistance and Technical Cooperation are reported by subsectors. CHART 7: PROGRAMME ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION BY SUBSECTOR (2013, million USD) 1,500 1,000 500 Social Infrastructure and Services sector has a direct bearing on the Millennium Goals. MULTISECTOR PRODUCTION SECTORS DEV. ECONOMIC INFRA. DEV. SOCIAL INFRA.DEV. TOTAL PA + TC 0 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES SECTOR Approximately 53% of the funds allocated by Turkey for projects were devoted to the Social Infrastructure and Services sector that included such subsectors as education, strengthening of administrative and civil infrastructure, health, water and sanitation. The Social Infrastructure and Services sector, having a direct bearing on the Millennium Goals, is a priority sector for other donors. 26 8.33 0.4 WATER AND SAN. POP. REPROD. HEALTH 63.38 106.46 OTHER SOC. INFR ADM. AND CIVIL INFR. 11.86 HEALTH EDUCATION TOTAL 405.15 702.58 CHART 8: SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE BY SUBSECTOR (2013, million USD) TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 EDUCATION Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Formal education serves as the second most important stage that makes good citizens… While family is the primary source of upbringing good persons, formal education serves as the second most important stage that makes good citizens. In this sense, the education sector constitutes a priority destination for Turkish development assistance, getting a share of 20% of official development assistance, and about half of the assistance in Social Infrastructure and Services sector. Turkish assistance involves such projects as building schools in distant rural parts, constructing new and modern educational facilities, renovating old school buildings, supplying modern equipment and educational materials, training the administrators, teachers and trainers for underdeveloped and developing countries. 37 schools built in 2013. In 2013, Turkey built 37 new schools, equipped and modernized 60 educational facilities and 42 classrooms, established 63 computer laboratories, and repaired 43 classrooms and facilities. In addition, educational materials were provided to modernize 43 training centers. Exemplary education projects engaged in 2013 in the Balkans and East Europe: Country Macedonia Construction Krcova Mirko Mileski High School annex building construction Shtip Municipality Shashavarlija village new school building construction BosniaHerzegovina 60 educational institutions and 42 classrooms modernized… Kosovo Karagözbey Madrasah new building construction Recane Meto Bajraktari School annex building construction Ukraine Serbia Presevo Madrasah construction and landscaping Tadilat Malzeme Temini Saints Cyril and Methodius University Faculty of Philology Prof. Dr. Ahmet technical equipment Zaim Dormitory assistance Gornji Vakuf Voljice Primary School Prizren University Krestyanovka School and Kolokolchik Preschool Vuk Karadzic School Novi Pazar “Mladost” Preschool Tetovo University technical equipment assistance Zenica University Library book support Pristina University Department of Oriental Studies Library furnishing Belogorsk preschools equipping Novi Pazar Primary School Josanica School 27 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 “School is the heart of all ventures in science. Therefore it is necessary … Let us all recite the word ‘school’ with respect, reverence.” ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Educational materials provided to 43 training centers. Exemplary education projects engaged in 2013 in South and Central Asia and Caucasus: Country Construction Renovation Material Supply Kyrgyzstan KyrgyzstanTurkey Manas University childcare center Kuseyin Karasaev Bishkek Social Sciences University renovation Vocational High School No. 81 in Bokonbayevo village Kyrgyzstan Osh State University housing and sports hall construction 43 classrooms and facilities repaired. Azerbaijan Baku Turkish Anatolian Baku Turkish World High School Research Foundation Atatürk High School Kazakhstan Almaty Foreign Languages and Occupations University construction of dormitory B block Almaty Talgar High School Afghanistan Wardak province Behsud-1 district: Construction of Garm Ab High School building and annexes with 12 classrooms Sar-e Pol province Girls Jowzjan province Sheberghan district High School with 16 Khadija Jowzjani Girls classrooms High School Kabul Block 13 School Balkh University with 16 classrooms Faculty of Agriculture Jowzjan province computer laboratory Kazanci Baba School Balkh province Mazar-i Sharif Bektash Middle School Balkh province Falah Training Center Dormitory landscaping 63 computer laboratories established in 2013. Pakistan 28 Turkish Religious Foundation Osh Faculty of Religious Studies Muzaffargarh Boys School and Dormitory building Shamalgam Vocational College of Religious Studies Pak-Turkish Haydarabad School TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Construction of West Bank AlKhalil (Hebron) Turkish Primary School… Exemplary education projects engaged in 2013 in the Middle East and Africa: Senegal Construction of Togo-Deo Gratias Handicrafts Training Center workshop… Kenya Togo, Ghana, Tunisia Burkina Faso, Algeria, Benin Construction West Bank AlKhalil (Hebron) Turkish Primary School Nablus Turkish Girls Primary School Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) MedicoSocial Center maintenance and improvement Pwani University language laboratory establishment Togo-Deo Gratias Handicrafts Training Center workshop construction Burkina Faso Apprentice Training Center Renovation Sheikh Said Boys High School Tivaoune Preschool Thies Carpentry training workshop Material Supply Jerusalem Nizamiye High School computer laboratory establishment Dakar Islamic Institute conference hall Najah Vocational Training Center Alliance High School technical equipment assistance Ghana, Kasoa Training Complex landscaping Tunisia-Chebika Tozeur Women’s Society date processing and textile workshop Algeria 2 University Department of Turcology Equipment supply for the training of pot makers in Benin Exemplary education projects engaged in 2013 in Americas, Oceania and the Far East: Donation of 40 computers to Cambodian Ministry of Education… Country Argentina, Cuba, Cambodia Mongolia Construction Argentina Turkish Republic Schools equipment assistance Renovation Cuba Havana University, establishment of Professorship of Turkish History and Culture Mongolia Defense University furnishing Mongolia Hovd Student Dormitory furnishing Tuvalu, Mexico, Tuvalu Matufoua Mexico Turkish Republic Schools Philippines Middle School equipment assistance light truck donation Material Supply Cambodia Ministry of Education donation of 40 computers Mongolia Bayan Olgi 9th Childcare Center equipment supply Philippines / Mindanao Autonomous Region schools, donation of 80 computers 29 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Country Palestine ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Granting higher education scholarships for more than 20 years… Scholarship grants for a total of 14,507 students by the Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities… Postgraduate education support to 162 students by TUBITAK… 30 IMPUTED STUDENT COSTS Turkey has been for more than 20 years granting higher education scholarships to international students. The Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities and the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) support the education in Turkey for foreign students. The “Grand Student Project” initiated in 1992 and implemented under the Ministry of National Education serving thousands of students is now operated under the name of Turkish Scholarships by the Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities. The said agency announces on the Internet the application dates and requirements for associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Applications for education in Turkey increase every year. The figure was 45,000 in 2012, and reached 55,000 in 2013 with 31,000 for associate or bachelor’s programs, and 24,000 for master’s and doctoral programs. The scholarship award systems of 70 countries were examined under a study to establish a brand. Applications for scholarships are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement. • The Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities which granted scholarships to 4,715 students in 2012 marked a three-fold increase in scholarship grants for a total of 14,507 students in 2013. The agency provided scholarship to bachelor’s students from 119 countries. • TUBITAK implements the Research and Doctoral Scholarship for Foreigners. The purpose of the program is to contribute to scientific interaction and enhance international chains of research through financial support to talented high performing students from foreign countries who apply for postgraduate scholarships in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. The program receives applications twice a year. In 2013, TUBITAK supported 148 students from developing countries and 29 students from developed countries for education in Turkey. • Another scholarship program implemented by TUBITAK is the Doctoral Scholarship Program for Foreign Students. Under the program 14 students from 10 countries received education in Turkey: Ethiopia 4, Tanzania 2, and 1 from each of Bangladesh, Mozambique, Nigeria, Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan, Burundi and Gambia. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Provision of medical equipment, operations, health screening and supplies… HEALTH Turkey is bound by no limits in sharing her knowledge and experience in health for a better world. Presenting a model for other developed countries as well, Turkish efforts also serve as a model for development cooperation process. In this context, many actions were taken in 2013 all on grant basis: construction and repairs of hospitals and polyclinics, provision of medical equipment, performance of surgical operations, health screening, provision of medical supplies, and training of specialists physicians aimed to build capacity. Turkish NGOs played an important role in the process working closely with Turkish public entities. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Delivery of 15 ECG devices to health centers in Aqmola, Kazakhstan… Azerbaijan • Assistance was provided to the “Conference on Current Developments in Transplantation Anesthetics” in April 2013 in Baku by the Association of Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists. • A group of 32 physicians and medical staff from the Ministry of Health of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic received internship training in Ankara in April, June, September and November. Kazakhstan • 15 Electrocardiography (ECG) devices were delivered to health centers in Aqmola province Ereymentau district. • Two groups of 10 physicians each received physiology training on 3-16 March 2013 and 24 March-6 April 2013; and 5 physicians in neuropathology on 9-22 June 2013. Uzbekistan • 10 pulmonary surgeons had internship for two months on 16 December 2012– 16 February 2013 at Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Provision of a laparoscopy device to Prijepolje State Hospital. Montenegro • 2 ultrasonography devices were delivered to Niksic State Hospital for use in X-ray and gynecology departments. • Repair and equipment services were provided to Ostros Health Station in the south of the country. • A power generator was delivered to Cetinje State Hospital. Albania • A neuroelectrophysiology room was established and necessary equipment provided for Paskuqan Polyclinics in Paskuqan district of Tirana. Serbia • A laparoscopy device was provided to the 170-bed Prijepolje State Hospital serving 60,000 in Sanjak region. • An obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis system and small laboratory instruments were provided to the 400-bed Subotica Hospital serving 150,000 persons in Vojvodina region. • Medical equipment and furnishing was provided to Varvarin Health Center serving 20,000 persons in Varvarin city. 31 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Examples of projects engaged in health in 2013 are as follows: ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Assistance to 5th Urooncology Winter Congress… Macedonia • Assistance was provided to the 5th Urooncology Winter Congress held on 30 January-3 February 2013. Afghanistan • A BHC clinic building was constructed and furnished for Provincial Hospital at Maidan Shar, the central city of Wardak province of 555,600 population, 60 km away from Kabul. Turkish Friendship Hospital on a land of 4,500 m2 is the most comprehensive health facility in the region. Pakistan • The 50-bed Turkish Friendship Hospital was built and furnished at Muzaffargarh. The infrastructure and landscaping works for the construction of the Turkish Friendship Hospital were started in June 2012 following the site delivery. The hospital is located at the road junction of Muzaffargarh turn of Basira district. It is composed of a 4-floor block, 50 beds, with two operating rooms with electronic access control, one morgue unit and a laundry unit. Situated on a land larger than one acre with its yard, the hospital is unique by its equipment and capacity in the region. Completed in June 2013, its medical equipment and furnishing were also provided by Turkey. Palestine • The construction of Gaza Palestine-Turkey Friendship Hospital of 150 beds on 10 blocks was completed. The 30-bed “Tubas Turkish Friendship Hospital” constructed in 2012 as the first hospital in a city of 40,000 in the West Bank, was fully equipped and delivered to the Palestinian Ministry of Health in 2013. The hospital will serve approximately 170,000 patients per year from the city and surrounding towns. Lebanon • Medical equipment was delivered to Ain Wazein Hospital, and 3 technical staff were trained in Turkey for equipment use. 4 fully equipped ambulances delivered to the Tunisian Ministry of Health… 32 Tunisia • Four fully equipped ambulances were delivered to the Ministry of Health. Sudan • Turkey assumed the operation for 5 years of Nyala Hospital in Sudan built by Turkey. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 200-bed hospital in Mogadishu is the most modern hospital in East Africa. Somalia • The construction of the 200-bed Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Hospital in Mogadishu was completed to a large extent, and 600 items of materials were supplied in 2013 for the furnishing. Scheduled for inauguration in 2014, the hospital will have 17 one-person rooms, 34 four-person rooms, and 1 three-person and ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1 five-person room. Poised to be the most modern hospital in East Africa, the hospital has clinics, inpatient service, emergency service, imagery and central laboratory units, intensive care units, delivery and surgery units, and other service units such as the kitchen, laundry, sterilization, morgue and technical centers. The hospital will be jointly operated for 5 years, and the personnel costs for physicians and medical staff will be covered by Turkey. • Doctors Worldwide was engaged in activities to enhance basic medical skills of family physicians at Mogadishu and extend health services to those living in the central and surrounding camps. Their efforts were reinforced by medical supplies provided by Turkish public entities. Guinea • Assistance was provided to the medical training program held by the Anatolian Society of Medical Practitioners on 19-30 December 2012. 33 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Improvement of the physical conditions of Pikine Mother-Child Center… Senegal • A Medico-Social Center was built in 2010 in the campus of Dakar Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD). Necessary renovations were made in 2013 to smoothly operate the center. The university with its 60,000 students is a prominent one in West Africa. In addition, maintenance works were provided to improve the physical conditions of Pikine Mother-Child Center built and furnished in Dakar. Medical equipment donated to the cardiology department of Mittaphab Hospital in Vientiane, Laos… Laos • Medical equipment including imagery and diagnostic devices was donated to the cardiology department of Mittaphab Hospital in the capital Vientiane contributing to the modernization of the hospital. Madagascar • Various equipment and supplies for dental implants were donated to Mahajanga University for the establishment of a Dental School. Under the project, training will be delivered for capacity building. Other Countries • Ambulances were donated to Ministries of Health of Mauritania, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone and Kenya contributing to health system modernization. Assistance to international health congresses… 34 International Events • Eurasia Medical Days Symposium: Assistance was provided to Eurasia Medical Days Symposium held on 29 May-01 June 2013 in Turkey with participation of 70 persons from 15 countries. • First Congress of Medical Graduates: Assistance was provided to the First Congress of Medical Graduates held on 13-17 June 2013 in Istanbul with participation of 73 persons from Africa, Central Asia and Caucasus. • First International Congress of Uroanatomy: Assistance was provided to the First International Congress of Uroanatomy held on 14-16 June 2013 in Izmir under the cooperation of the International Young Urological Association (IYUA), Turkish Association of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy, European Association of Clinical Anatomy and Aegean and Hacettepe Universities. • World Health and Third Age Tourism Congress: Assistance was provided to the World Health and Third Age Tourism Congress held on 19-23 April 2013 in Izmir. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 36 water wells drilled in Mali… 10 water wells being drilled in Senegal… While a large part of the Earth is covered by water, only 2.5% consists in fresh water, two thirds of which are glaciers or permanent snow. The quantity of fresh water held in lakes, rivers, aquifers and dams is approximately 8,000 km3. The world consumes about 3,800 km3 of fresh water a year, with 70% for agriculture, 20% for industries and 10% for homes. On the other hand, potable water resources are not equally distributed over the Earth. Therefore, the water problem varies by region. Fresh water sources are easily affected by external factors such as pollution, making it a vital issue in water-scarce regions to protect water sources. Turkey undertakes major works for the promotion of access to clean water under the Millennium Development Goals adopted by the United Nations Summit. The following are examples of projects in water and sanitation engaged in 2013. 43 water wells drilled in Niger… West African Access to Clean Drinking Water Programme Under the West African Access to Clean Drinking Water Programme by TIKA in cooperation with the Turkish General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSI), the initial goal was to drill water wells in Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Gambia, Ghana, Benin and Togo. Accordingly, as at 2013 end: • Mali: 36 water wells drilled, • Niger: 43 water wells drilled, and 28 water pumps delivered, • Senegal: Works underway to drill 10 water wells. Sudan: 28 water wells were drilled in 6 states as a result of works started in 2010, serving approximately 300,000 people. 18 water wells drilled in Georgia serving 30,000 people. Georgia: As a result of works started in some villages where access to clean water was difficult, a total of 18 wells were drilled in 2012 and 2013 serving approximately 30,000 people. 35 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 WATER AND SANITATION As water consumption rapidly increases due to the increasing population in the world, fresh water resources diminish rapidly due to environmental pollution and industrialization. Water is a top agenda item for the international community primarily due to the water needs and climate change exacerbated by population growth, rapid urbanization and industrialization. It is likely that the water problem will evolve into a water crisis within 20 years in some regions of the world including the Middle East. Therefore, it is generally agreed that this nonsubstitutable natural resource will be one of the strategically important resources in the 21st century. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Water users connected to the water network in Lebanon. Somalia: 5 water wells drilled. Ethiopia: 2 water cisterns were provided to Shinille region. Palestine: In addition to the water reservoir earlier built for Gaza Jabalia Municipality, a water well was built at 80-90 meters deep and providing 1400 m3 of water daily. Lebanon: 1 water well was drilled for Aidamoun town; for Al-Birah and Al Kwashra towns, user connections were built, roads surfaced with asphalt, a power generator installed, automation system installed, water subscription actions completed and users provided with clean drinking water, and training provided on the system operation. Kyrgyzstan: Water was found in a well drilled earlier in Karacigac village, Alamüdün district of Chuy province, however left unused because the materials for service were not supplied. Those materials in 4 items were procured and installed for the well. In addition, the drinking water system that had not undergone any maintenance for 50 years was renewed in Tepke village of 3,170 population, in Aksuv district of Issy-Kul. Montenegro: Water reservoirs were built for Halilovici and Plunce villages in the mountainous northern part of the country. The design drawings were prepared for the water pipeline of 7.5 km for Plav city. Based on the water project design by the municipality to renew all the lines, approximately 2 km of new water line was built to improve the existing system. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Materials and equipment were provided for the construction of water network for Nemila town. Cameroon: Works were started to drill 10 water wells for Ngaoundal city of 35,000 population in Adamaoua region; 7 wells were completed and the remaining 3 will be finished in 2014. Afghanistan: A reinforced concrete water reservoir of 250 m3 capacity was built in Misrabad village of 2,000 population in Jowzjan province. In addition, one water well was drilled in Ali Shir Nevai village of Taloqan district of Takhar province; a 4m raised reservoir of 6,000 liters capacity was built and necessary equipment provided. Mongolia: 4 water wells were drilled and 2 reservoirs built at localities experiencing drinking water problems within Songinohairhan, Suhbaatar, Bayanzurh, Baganuur, Bagahangai and Nalayh municipalities of Ulanbator Metropolitan Municipality. Palestine: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Water and Sewer Administration provided “Water and Wastewater” training to 4 technical personnel of Palestine Gaza Municipality Water Administration. 10 water wells in Ngaoundal, Cameroon… Provision of equipment for the construction of water network for Nemila town, BosniaHerzegovina... The General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works provided training in Turkey to the following experts: Training delivered by DSI to 25 experts… • 6 experts from Pakistan on 27 April-3 May 2013, • 2 experts from Niger on 26 October-2 November 2013, • 5 experts from Burkina Faso on 19-31 May 2013, • 4 experts from Morocco on 30 June-7 July 2013, • 8 experts from Kosovo on 17-22 November 2013. Chad: Assistance was provided for the participation of representatives of Chad Irrigation and Drainage Society in the First World Irrigation Forum held in Mardin on 29 September-3 October 2013. 36 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 78 diplomats from 9 countries trained in the Foreign Young Diplomats Training Programme. • The Foreign Young Diplomats Training Programme by the Diplomacy Academy of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a training program held every year to foster skills and abilities required for diplomacy in young diplomats invited from other countries and inform them on various aspects of the Turkish foreign policy and current international issues. The program held in 2013 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with TIKA hosted 78 participants from 9 countries: Serbia 7, Kosovo 5, Libya 9, Yemen 10, South Sudan 9, China 10, Zambia 8, Moldova 10 and Mali 10. • OECD Ankara Multilateral Tax Center was established by TIKA and Turkish Ministry of Finance based on a protocol by OECD and Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Multilateral Tax programmes are conducted under a “Memorandum of Understanding” signed with OECD. The memorandum is novated every five years. 175 participants from 27 countries trained in the OECD Ankara Multilateral Tax Center in 2013… The costs of the OECD Multilateral Tax Center is covered by a budget formed by voluntary cash and in kind contributions from OECD members and in kind assistance from the Turkish Revenue Administration. To date, 4,550 senior tax officers from 53 different countries, particularly from Turkic Republics, attended the seminars held in OECD Ankara Multilateral Tax Center active since 1993. In 2013, a total of 175 participants from 27 countries were hosted for training. 37 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE Political representation, participation and scrutiny in government, effective civil society, rule of law, decentralized administration, transparency and accountability in government, alternative service delivery methods in line with competition and market economy and a political and economic system aligned with developments in new core technologies are most needed by developing countries. Turkey attaches great importance mainly to activities of developing human resources so that developing countries will be successful in the said areas. Turkish public servants share their experience sincerely with the people of developing countries through long term programs. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 163 jurists from 7 countries trained in 2013… In-service practical training delivered to 560 police officers in 2013. Scholarship grants by the Police Academy to master’s students… 38 • Turkey delivers expertise programs for pre-service and in-service training and development of judges and prosecutors in the judicial, administrative, and military justice, and lawyers and paralegals. In this context, training was delivered to 163 law professionals from 7 countries in 2013. Prosecutors from Mongolia visited the Turkish Constitutional Court, the Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Court of Cassation, and Ankara and Istanbul courthouses to get information on crime scene investigation; evidence collection, examination, protection and transmission. Another example is that Afghan judges and prosecutors received training in two groups of thirty persons each on “Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime.” • Turkey provides in-service practical training to national police organizations to develop common awareness in fighting crimes and ensure unity in the terminologies of police organizations. The training programs aim to promote international standards in police practices, and foster a common understanding and coordination towards regional security issues. Some examples of training delivered in 2013 are as follows: - For Albania Police Organization, a “Leadership and Administration Course” was delivered to 18 participants. - For Bosnia-Herzegovina Police Organization, two courses were delivered in Turkey and Bosnia-Herzegovina to 39 participants. - For Palestine Police Organization, three courses were delivered in Turkey and Palestine to 48 participants. - For Montenegro Police Organization, four courses were delivered in Turkey and Montenegro to 65 participants. - For Kazakhstan Police Organization, three courses were delivered in Turkey and Kazakhstan to 55 participants. - For Kyrgyzstan Police Organization, five courses were delivered in Turkey and Kyrgyzstan to 58 participants. - For Libya Police Organization, three courses were delivered in Turkey and Libya to 28 participants. - For Macedonia Police Organization, an “Advanced and Safe Driving Techniques Course” was delivered to 16 participants. - For Maldives Police Organization, three courses were delivered in Turkey and Maldives to 34 participants. - For Mongolia Police Organization, a “Strategic Management and Planning Course” was delivered to 20 participants. - For Tunisia Police Organization, 13 courses were delivered in Turkey and Tunisia to 217 participants. - For Turkmenistan Police Organization, two courses on “Riot Police Basic Training” and “Combating Narcotics” were delivered to 67 participants. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 - - - - - 700 various items of security materials to Guinea National Police… Leadership training to 107 public administrators in the Balkans… 40 participants from Kosovo received training on various topics in Turkey. Two training courses were delivered in Tajikistan to 57 participants. Two training courses were delivered in Tanzania and Turkey to 35 participants. 8 participants from Haiti attended the “Police Leadership Seminar.” 11 participants from Côte d’Ivoire attended the “Internal Security Intelligence, Training of Trainers Course.” • The Turkish National Police donated 700 various items of security materials to Guinea National Police which also received a two-week training course. • TUBITAK-TUSSIDE (Turkish Industrial Management Institute)-TIKA Leadership School aims to share Turkish experience and knowledge in leadership with mid and senior level managers in public entities in Central Asia, Balkans and Middle East. The training program held in 2013 hosted 72 participants from Kosovo and 35 participants from Bosnia-Herzegovina. • The Public Administration Institute for Turkey and Middle East (TODAIE) held a training program at Baku for Azerbaijani local administration personnel, involving the participation of 20 faculty members from the Institute and 30 Azerbaijani local administrators. • “Public Administration and Security” training course was delivered to 13 officials including 1 lieutenant governor, 6 district governors and 6 provincial directors of Sar-e Pol province of Afghanistan. According high importance to human resource development, Turkey provides assistance and equipment particularly to central and local governments in difficulty. Some examples of action in 2013 are as follows:: Donation of 312 vehicles to the Tunisian Ministry of Interior… Four coast guard boats donated to Somalia… • During the Revolution in Tunisia, many administrative and civil buildings and vehicles were damaged and rendered unusable. Municipal services are failing due to lack of equipment and vehicles. Considering the urgent problems in street sanitation, garbage collection and transport services and upon the request of Tunisian municipalities, 32 garbage trucks, 30 street sweeping vehicles, 30 dump trucks, 50 excavator-loader construction vehicles were delivered to improve municipal services in Tunisia. • Under the “Modernization of Tunisia Police Organization Project”, a total of 170 vehicles were donated to the Ministry of Interior of Tunisia including 100 police motorcycles, 30 police cars and 40 4x2 pickup vehicles. • Upon the request of the Moldovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the protocol meeting room was refurbished including furniture, presentation and sound system and simultaneous interpretation rooms and complementary electronics. • 4 patrol boats were donated to Somalia. • The Turkish Competition Authority held a Workshop on Competition Law and Policy participated by more than 50 representatives from competition authorities of 30 member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The workshop discussed Poverty Reduction in OIC Member States, Role of Competition Policy in Economic Development, and Implementation of AntiTrust Laws. 39 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 • Under the “International Postgraduate Education Project” implemented jointly by TIKA and the Police Academy of the Turkish National Police, scholarships were granted to students in master’s programs at the Police Academy in 2013. Training programs further included the following: ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Furnishing provided to a multipurpose room in Yaounde Principal Hospital, Cameroon... • The Turkish Justice Academy and the International Foundation of Law and Justice organized an international symposium on “Balancing Freedoms and Security in Combating Terrorism” in Istanbul with 20 participants who discussed anti-terrorism efforts in liberal democracies, terror in political and social contexts, international cooperation in safeguarding constitution, human rights and freedoms. • Kazakhstan: A shuttle vehicle was donated to Semey Association of Physically Handicapped in East Kazakhstan province. • Kazakhstan: Furniture, material and equipment needs were delivered for the annex building of Fadl Ghazi Society in Almaty, Kazakhstan. • Bosnia-Herzegovina: Winter boots and overcoats were provided to the “Osmjeh Jetima” (Orphan’s Smile) Society for 220 children. • Kyrgyzstan: Renovation works were undertaken and office equipment renewed for the Association of Ahiska Turks. • Ethiopia: Office furnishing was provided to the Development and Solidarity Association of Turkish Graduates. • Macedonia: Equipment was delivered to the new building of the Union of Macedonia Turkish Civil Society Organizations. • Cameroon: Furnishing was provided to a multi-purpose room to be established in Yaounde Principal Hospital. A shuttle vehicle donated to Semey Association of Physically Handicapped in East Kazakhstan province. Vocational training to 566 persons in Afghanistan… Language training to 614 persons in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Mongolia… 40 Building Vocational Skills Turkey organizes vocational skill courses and provides requisite materials to enable women to participate in social life and guide young people to beneficial activities. • Afghanistan: 556 persons were trained in courses of computing, sewing, embroidery, carpet-weaving and tannery; and course materials were provided. • Language courses were delivered to 614 persons in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Mongolia. • Senegal: In the Kolda Vocational Training Center opened in Kolda region in South Senegal in cooperation with the African Center for Promoting Higher Education, four groups of forty students each were given training on computing systems, computer maintenance and repair, accounting, and poultry farming. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 200 persons trained in the Vocational Courses by Konya Metropolitan Municipality in Macedonia. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Serbia: Materials and equipment were provided for use in women’s carpet weaving. Macedonia: Under the Vocational Courses by Konya Metropolitan Municipality, 200 women would be provided training on marbling art, jewelry design, ribbon embroidery and wood painting. Upgrading of the sole women’s shelter in the country… Furnishing of the orphanage in Perzent, Kazakhstan… Other Social Infrastructure Necessary renovations were provided for many orphanages, nursing homes, women’s shelters and centers for the handicapped to improve service quality, and equipment and materials were delivered. Work was also undertaken to improve care and healthcare. Some examples are summarized as follows: • Afghanistan, Kabul: Furnishing for the orphanage building of 100-person capacity built by Khadaf Culture Foundation, • Albania: Provision of equipment to the Alternative Future Foundation’s Orphan Training Center, • Albania, Tirana: Improving the quality of care and healthcare in the nursing home, • Albania: Landscaping, building hobby gardens, sports areas and children’s playground for the sole women’s shelter in the country, • Albania, Vlora: Establishment of an examination room, laundry room and children’s playground for the Handicapped Children Development Center, • Bosnia-Herzegovina, Zadidovici: Establishing wire-fence around the building and making a playground for the Society for the Handicapped, • Bosnia-Herzegovina: Provision of 5 wheelchairs to the Amputee Basketball Club, • Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sarajevo: Establishment of a laundry at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, • Georgia: Renovation, repair and maintenance of the building of AISI Rehabilitation and Adaptation Center; establishment of a greenhouse in the yard of the center for handicapped children to engage in rehabilitative gardening; and provision of furniture and equipment, • Montenegro, Sirena: Repair and equipping of the Center for the Handicapped, 41 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Equipment provided to the Center for the Handicapped in Berane, Montenegro… • Montenegro, Berane: Equipment was provided to the Center for the Handicapped as well as counseling services on education, physiotherapy and socialization, • Kazakhstan, Perzent: Furnishing of the orphanage, • Kosovo, Prizren: Ear-nose-throat screening and treatment provided for Nena Teresa School for the Hearing and Speech Handicapped, and training for the use of equipment donated to the school, • Kosovo: Provision of medical materials to Handicos Society for the Handicapped, • Kosovo, Prizren: Repair, maintenance and refurbishing of the Society for the Blind, • Niger: Provision of various materials to improve the education, mess hall and dormitory sections of the orphanage built by the Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust, • Moldova: Provision of 400 full garments to 400 orphans, • Uzbekistan: Establishment of a computer classroom equipped with modern information technology equipment for the Center for the Visually Handicapped, • Pakistan: Providing stationery materials to Pakistani students on the 3rd Solidarity Days, • Somalia: Provision of materials to orphanages, • Tajikistan, Dushanbe: Renovation and restoration of the building for the “Imkoniyat” Society for the Handicapped, • Tajikistan, Chorbog: Provision of 60 handicapped chairs for students of the Child-Adolescent National State Establishment and Vocational Boarding High School. Turkish contributions totaled 6.7 million USD to peace-building efforts in 2013… PEACE-BUILDING In the post-Cold War era, the risk and threats of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction as well as local and regional crises and conflicts came to the fore which in turn gave rise to peace-building operations. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF) undertakes various programs in cooperation with international organizations to support peace-building. Turkey engaged in peace activities in more than 30 countries including mainly Afghanistan, Somalia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Lebanon in 2013. Turkish contributions totaled 6.7 million USD to peace-building efforts in 2013. Peacebuilding activities may be classified into three subcategories, namely BIOEM Activities, Mobile Training Team and TAF Military Training and Cooperation. Training delivered to 608 participants from 30 countries at BIOEM in 2013… BIOEM Activities The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit in Brussels in 1994 adopted various resolutions, one of which was to establish a “Partnership for Peace Training Center (BIOEM)”, and the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council in Portugal in 1997 announced the establishment of the center. Inaugurated by an international ceremony in 1998, BIOEM as the first NATO-recognized training center has been engaged in training activities such as courses, mobile training, seminars and contributed to NATO and NATO Partnership Initiatives (Partnership for Peace, Mediterranean Dialogue, Istanbul Cooperation Initiative and Global Partners). • BIOEM delivered 21 training programs to 608 participants from 30 countries in 2013. Such programs were conducted at Ankara BIOEM Command, Naval Security Excellence Center Command at Marmaris, Engineering School and Training Center Command at Izmir, Air Defense Command at Izmir with a total of 270 advisors and trainers engaged. 42 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 • Examples of courses delivered in 2013: Course Title Dates Humanitarian 01-05 April Operations in 2013 Disasters Engineering School and Training Center Command, Narlidere / Izmir 24 participants trained in Humanitarian Operations in Disasters… 2,335 personnel from 19 countries trained since 2002… Participating countries 8 NATO, 7 PFP, 16 other countries Participants Training Team 31 5 NATO, 8 PFP and 11 other countries 24 Ministry of Interior (1), Ministry of Customs and Trade (1), Land Forces Command (1), Gendarmerie General Command (1), United Nations Population Fund (1), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (1), EU Border Assistance Mission (1), Turkish National Police (1), Anti-Terrorism Excellence Center Command (1), BIOEM Command (1) for a total of 10 persons. Land Forces Command (2), Gendarmerie General Command (2), Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) (1), Izmir Provincial Directorate of Health Services in Disasters (1), Istanbul Technical University (1), Bosnia-Herzegovina Peace-building Operations Training Center (1) and Search and Rescue Association (AKUT) (1) for a total of 9 persons. Mobile Training Team TAF BIOEM Command conducts mobile team training to share Turkey’s experience in peace-building and peace-keeping operations in various parts of the world with other countries. The mobile teams have delivered training to 2,335 persons in 19 countries since 2002. • “Peace-building Operations Induction Course” was delivered by the BIOEM mobile training team to 32 personnel in Kosovo on 27-31 January 2013. • “Logistics Induction Course for Staff Officers” was delivered by the BIOEM mobile training team to 27 personnel in Kosovo on 28 January-1 February 2013. Guest Soldiers In the framework of agreements signed with friendly and allied countries, various courses are offered to guest military personnel from the signatory countries. To date, training courses were delivered to 27,277 guest military personnel from 52 friendly and allied countries. In 2014-2015, further training is planned for 2,284 guest military personnel from 29 countries. Further, mobile training teams deliver courses on site. 27,277 guest military personnel from 52 friendly and allied countries trained… In the context of military training cooperation, advisors and trainers are seconded to Afghanistan Command Staff College, Afghanistan National Defense University, Afghanistan Military Academy, Kabul Military High School and Afghanistan Foreign Languages School. Ghazi Military Training Center at Kabul was commissioned on 2 February 2010 with advisors and trainers seconded from TAF. To date, 16,179 personnel were trained in Afghanistan. 43 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Border Security and Control Course Course Venue 9-13 December BIOEM 2013 Command / ANKARA ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Internal Security Training for 14 months to 3,000 Libyan personnel in groups of 500… 110 military guest personnel from the Somalian Armed Forces are undergoing the Language Course and the Officer Basic Indoctrination Training. In the academic year 2013-14, a total of 3,000 Libyan personnel in groups of 500 would be given Internal Security Training for 14 months at Isparta, with the first group of 299 already in training. Atatürk’s View on World Peace Receiving the Romanian Foreign Minister in Ankara in 1937, Atatürk discussed the political situation in the world and expressed his views: Turkey actively takes part in peace-building missions under her international obligations, national interests and within her means and capabilities. “It is necessary to conceive humanity as one body and each nation a part thereof; therefore, any pain at a fingertip will affect all other parts of the body. Where a disturbance occurs at any part of the world, we cannot and should not say “not my business”; we must take interest in such disturbance as if it occurred between us.” Following the Great Leader’s dictum, Turkey actively takes part in peacebuilding missions under her international obligations, national interests and within her means and capabilities. Construction of Puli SokhtaDarulaman Palace road… ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE Infrastructure services are necessary and priority services to foster economic development in a country or region. While such services do not directly increase total production, they are the driver of development. Economic infrastructure is grouped under five subsectors: TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSING An indispensable part of our daily lives, the transport system continuously impacts the society by economic and social inputs. High quality transportation services facilitate economic activities and reduce costs. Turkey engages both in programs of knowledge and experience sharing to develop transport infrastructure of countries and in costly projects on grant basis such as building roads and bridges in urgent cases. Here are some examples of projects accomplished in 2013. 44 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Construction of the only bridge that connects 10 villages to the city center in Samangan, Afghanistan… Afghanistan: Construction of Darya Khan bridge Darya Khan Bridge in Aybek district of Samangan province was demolished due to heavy rains, and rebuilt by Turkey. It is of particular importance for local transport because it is the only bridge that connects 10 villages to the city center. The new bridge is 35m long, 11m wide, has two lanes and walkways of 1.5m wide on both sides and fences. The project also included the construction of a rock structure of 80m long and 3m wide to regulate the river bed, and the road lighting by 6 light posts powered by solar energy. Asphalt surfacing of urban roads in Mogadishu – 23 km… Restoration of Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge in BosniaHerzegovina… Afghanistan: Construction of Puli Sokhta-Darulaman Palace road In the context of reconstruction of Afghanistan, one of the projects for improving transport infrastructure was the construction of the Puli Sokhta-Darulaman Palace road as a part of Kabul urban road surfacing that started in 2012. The road was designed as 4.5km long, 60m wide with eight lanes in two directions. The works are underway for the road that would have LED lighting system, pedestrian walkways, and center-divider. Somalia: Construction of Mogadishu Friendship Road The construction of urban roads in Somalian capital of Mogadishu was started in October 2012. A major urban road was constructed dual-way, 23km long, 2030m in width. The road construction included the installation of 736 lighting posts and social facilities (mess halls, dormitories, administrative building, laboratory, storage etc). With traffic lights installed in the main artery of Mogadishu connecting the Presidential Palace, airport and Red Crescent camp; the traffic became smoother, and opportunities were created for new shops to relatively boost the economy • South Sudan: Training was delivered to 20 experts working at Juba Airport. In addition, CVOR and DME navigation systems were provided to Juba Airport. • Macedonia: A pedestrian walkway was built for Dolneni Municipality Debreste village. • Mongolia: Landscaping was done for Ankara Avenue. • Pakistan: 14 experts were given training on transit transport operations. • Afghanistan: Meteorology staff have been seconded since 2002 to Afghanistan Airport Meteorology Office under the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) pursuant to our NATO obligations and under a Joint Operations Instruction signed between TAF and the Turkish State Meteorological Affairs. For the operation of the office, 6 personnel were seconded for 1080 days in Afghanistan. • Bosnia-Herzegovina: The restoration works are underway for Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. The works were started in 2013 upon a request from Visegrad Municipality, about 50% completed by 2013 end, and the rest scheduled to finish in summer 2014. The restoration works are keenly appreciated by the regional and international community, architecture societies and press media. 45 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Asphalt surfacing of urban roads in Kabul – 4.5 km… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Modernization of Gagauzia Radio and Television… TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE Turkey plays an active role in strengthening the telecommunication systems of developing countries through equipment assistance to news agencies, training of media members, establishment of news studios, renewal of studio settings, provision of transmitters, provision of transmitter equipment and assembly of transmitters in communication and information subsector. Examples of telecommunication projects realized by Turkey in 2013 include the following: Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) broadcasting in Azerbaijan… Establishment of a radio for Mogadishu University… Training to 17 managers under cooperation of TIKA, JICA and Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources… Training on transmission of crude oil by pipelines to 46 engineers from South Sudan… 46 • Moldova: Modernization of Gagauzia Radio and Television • Tanzania: Donation and installation of technical equipment for Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) • Azerbaijan: Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) broadcasting in Azerbaijan • Tunisia: Establishment of a radio station and provision of theoretical and practical training to 10 persons at Anatolian University • Uganda: Technical assistance to 2 radio stations • South America: Preparing a documentary on “El Turco” communities in South America • Somalia: Establishment of a radio for Mogadishu University • Montenegro: Technical equipment provision to the Montenegrin Radio and Television • A 4-day training program on information technology regulations was delivered to 35 experts from 18 countries in Istanbul • Kenya: Technical equipment provision to the African Media Initiative • A seminar on International Spectrum Regulations was held at Istanbul Regional Directorate of the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority (ICTA). The program hosted 35 experts and managers from ICTA counterparts in 20 countries including Bahamas, Cambodia, Burkina Faso and Comoros Islands. Training was delivered in the seminar by, in addition to ICTA experts, the officials from the Turkish Radio and Television Supreme Council on frequency planning for radios and televisions; TURKSAT and EUTELSAT officials on satellite systems; and other experts on amateur wireless systems, electromagnetic radiation and exposure limits. Energy Generation and Supply Energy is a basic requirement for the modern daily life. Turkey focuses on capacity building to meet energy needs of developing countries. Examples of energy projects engaged in 2013 are as follows: • TIKA, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) jointly organize “Energy Efficiency and Management in Industry” training programs for Asia, Middle East and Balkan countries covering energy efficiency studies, knowledge and techniques. The 11-day training program in 2013 hosted 17 managers from Albania, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Ukraine, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. • Representatives from 16 African countries were supported for participation in the “Africa Solar Energy Workshop” held in Dakar, Senegal. • A two-week training program on transmission of crude oil by pipelines was delivered to 46 engineers from the Ministry of Oil and Mining of South Sudan. • TIKA, in cooperation with the United Nations, provided emergency fuel to Gaza, Palestine for the power needs of hospitals and health institutions aimed to alleviate the power problem. • Under a cooperation protocol between TIKA and the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Trade, the “Program for Capacity Building for Solar Energy Laboratories” was commenced. As the first stage of the programme, a six-person delegation from Cuba received training on solar thermal systems in the Solar Energy Institute of Aegean University in Turkey. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 157 experts received training in the banking sector in 2013… BANKING AND FINANCE Turkey continues to share her knowledge in the banking sector through capacity building programs. In this context, the following projects were carried out in the banking sector: ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 • Training of 13 experts from the Tunisian Ministry of Finance for a week • Training for the staff members from the Ethiopian Ministry of Development • Training program for Kazakhstan National Bank • Training program for Azerbaijan Central Bank • Training program for Kyrgyzstan National Bank • Strengthening the Public Debt and Risk Management in Azerbaijan • Support program to Mozambique Commodity Exchange. A total of 157 experts received training in the banking sector in 2013. BUSINESS AND OTHER SECTORS Some examples are given in the following table for the projects carried out in 2013 by Turkey in business and other sectors. Program Title Capital and contribution payment to the Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Project for manufacturing workshop for sanitation materials Project for establishing tabouna bread ovens Training on Build-Operate-Transfer model for Cameroon delegation Workshop on trade registries of the Standing Committee for Economic and Commercial Cooperation of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (COMCEC) Beneficiary Countries Asia, Regional Tunisia Tunisia Cameroon Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Palestine, Gambia, Lebanon, Niger, Sudan, Tajikistan, Uganda Kyrgyzstan TELECOMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORT AND WAREHOUSING 0.31 BUSINESS AND OTHER SECTORS 1.22 TOTAL 2.39 1.18 40.18 45.28 CHART 9: ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE ASSISTANCE BY SUBSECTOR (2013, million USD) ENERGY BANKING AND FINANCE 47 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 In Asia-Pacific region, 578 million human beings suffer from hunger. PRODUCTION SECTORS With 239 million human beings suffering, Africa is the continent hardest hit by hunger… Agriculture and Livestock Millions of human beings die every year due to malnutrition and starvation. And millions are far from living a decent life for the same reason. The Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) revealed that 842 million people, or one out of eight people, in the world lacked adequate food to carry on their lives in the 2011-2013 period. On the other hand, malnutrition causes 45% of infant mortalities. In Asia-Pacific region, 578 million human beings suffer from hunger; and in Africa, one out of every five persons or 238 million human beings, lack the minimum adequate food to have active and healthy lives. TABLE 3: POVERTY IN THE WORLD (2013) 1,372 million people in extreme poverty in the world… Total Population (million) Population living on 1 USD/day (million) 1,884 316 550 45 1,476 596 763 388 4,673 1,345 Europe and Central Asia 473 17 Middle East and North Africa 305 11 5,451 1,372 Region East Asia and Pacific Latin America and Caribbean South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa Developing countries Total Source: http: //iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/index.htm?1 48 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 100 families donated apiculture equipment in the northern parts of Azerbaijan… The World Food Programme (WFP) and developed countries targeted, in the framework of Millennium Development Goals, to halve the number of people in hunger by 2015. While progress is made every year towards the goals, it seems improbable to fully achieve the goals by 2015. It is generally agreed the world has enough food for everybody, thus the goals should not be beyond reach. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Kazakh farmers trained on apple growing in Antalya and Isparta… It is obvious that agricultural activities play an important role in fighting hunger. On the other hand, agriculture has an important role in the process of industrialization to foster economic prosperity of a country. Turkey has experienced and learned from such problems in her recent history, now continues to share her experience with all developing countries. In this context, the following are some examples of agricultural assistance programs and projects engaged in 2013: • Azerbaijan: The Apiculture Development Program implemented since 2012 in the northern parts of Azerbaijan was extended to the southern parts; and 100 families were donated bee swarms, hives and other apiculture equipment. • Azerbaijan: Consultancy assistance was provided to enterprises to be established in Agcabedi and Beylagan regions of Azerbaijan as special pilot agricultural enterprises and grow high yield wheat for bread and pasta using advanced technology and crop rotation. The personnel in these pilot enterprises were given a one-week training in Ceylanpinar district of Sanliurfa, Turkey. Further, 3 water wells were drilled in Agcabedi for agricultural irrigation • Uzbekistan: Turkish advisors were seconded to Uzbekistan for the Poplar Growing Development Program. • Kazakhstan: A group of Kazakh farmers and experts were given training in modern facilities of apple growing and associated technologies in Antalya and Isparta to introduce modern fruit growing and cotton farming techniques; and another group on cotton farming in Adana and Sanliurfa. 49 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Significant in the fight against hunger are issues such as the failure of developing countries to efficiently utilize agricultural land; problems in transporting food and agricultural products to markets; inadequate and unsafe storage techniques; water scarcity; changing climatic conditions; greenhouse effects and global warming. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Preserving and purifying the breed of Turkmen horses, and 5 Turkmen jockeys trained in Istanbul… • Turkmenistan: In a project initiated to preserve and purify the breed of Turkmen horses known as Akhal-teke in the world, 5 Turkmen jockeys were training in Istanbul for canter and tempo, sprint, start position practices; mechanical horse riding, riding techniques etc. • Mongolia: Under the Mongolian Livestock National Program started in 2012, 12 experts were given training on “registration of animals” and “halal slaughtering”. • Assistance was provided to the Central Asia Congress on Modern Agriculture Techniques and Plant Breeding. • Georgia: Under the “Project for Preserving Caucasian Bee Breed and Apiculture Development in the Adjara Autonomous Republic”, advisors were seconded; wintering practices were examined and 20 families trained. • TIKA, in cooperation with JICA and Lalahan Research Institute, delivered “Training on Milking and Sheep and Goat Husbandry” in Ankara for the livestock husbandry experts from the Central Asia and Middle East to share Turkish experience in livestock husbandry. • Afghanistan: In the context of reconstruction of Afghanistan, training was delivered to 45 agricultural experts of Jowzjan and Sar-e Pol provinces. In addition, in the context of Twinning Agreement between Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Afghanistan’s Balkh province, 20 Afghan agricultural engineers were provided training by the General Directorate of Agricultural Research of the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock. 45 Afghan agricultural experts given technical training… 4 tractors and 15 agricultural machines donated to Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture… Technical support to 450 women dairy farmers in Peru… Agricultural equipment provided to 625 kinoa farmers in Bolivia to increase efficiency… 50 • Afghanistan: A “Milk Collection and Cooling Center” building with a daily capacity of 6 tons was built in Wardak province. This would allow commercial exploitation of the milk produced in the province, and facilitate the increase of income of farmers for living. • Afghanistan: A project on “Developing Viticulture” is underway in Karabagh district of Kabul province. • Pakistan: Under the 5-year project of “Breeding of Goat for Reducing Poverty and Strengthening Rural Women” started in 2012 in cooperation with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, 30 students received training in the Veterinary Faculty of Konya, Turkey. • Myanmar: 4 tractors and 15 agricultural machines were donated to Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture to assist rural development in this country of agriculture as well as agricultural mechanization. • Samoa: Assistance was provided for the processing and marketing of breadfruits, a significant natural resource in the country. • Latin America: Agricultural equipment and light trucks were provided through an NGO named SID to 5,000 farmers in Guatemala for coffee harvest and distribution. 450 women dairy farmers in Peru were provided with a feed mill to grind hay, oats and other feedstuff; veterinary kits and technical assistance. Agricultural equipment was provided to 625 kinoa farmers in Bolivia to increase efficiency. Furnishing to the Center for Artificial Insemination and Genetic Resources, the first of its kind in Africa… • Sudan: Furnishing was provided to the Sudan-Turkish Center for Artificial Insemination and Genetic Resources, the first of its kind in Africa. The project will enable farmers to produce quality meat and milk, and support the development of agricultural industry. 190 students trained under Somalia Agriculture School Project… • Kenya: 500 hundred families were delivered a pen and a hen to improve the living conditions of poor people in the western rural areas of the country; and 3 ultra-modern poultry facilities were established in Kisii, Nyamira and Narok cities. Families who were provided hens and pens were also given a three-week training on poultry farming. • Somalia: 190 students were trained under Somalia Agriculture School Project implemented in cooperation with TIKA, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH). • Palestine: Under the Gaza Livestock Husbandry Program, 200 families were provided with 1,000 sheep and feedstuff for 2 months, with 4 ewes and 1 ram per family. In addition, 10 fully equipped tractors and 3 4x4 vehicles were delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture. • Mozambique: 4 vehicles and miscellaneous office furniture, computers and information processing equipment were donated to the project of “Commodity Exchange” that Mozambique Ministry of Industry and Trade intended to establish to ensure order, efficiency, transparency and integration in agricultural commodity markets, and improve farmers’ access to markets. • Benin: Under the cotton farming program implemented in cooperation with Benin, theoretical and practical training was provided to experts from Benin, and 4 tractors and various agricultural equipment were delivered for use in cotton farming. • Nigeria: 4 advisors were seconded from Turkey to supervise the integrated irrigation program being constructed in Sokoto and Kebbi. • Cameroon: 3 advisors were seconded to provide training on apiculture. • Gambia: Equipment, mills, sheep and goats were provided under the project of Developing Livestock Husbandry and Vocational Skills. • Iraq: Training was delivered to Iraqi agricultural engineers in Ankara and Antalya on problem solving in field crops, greenhouse farming, poultry farming, nematode and pigs. • Bosnia-Herzegovina: Under the “Project for Economic Empowerment of Families Returning to Srebrenica”, 287 families were distributed 287 packs containing various seeds. • Bosnia-Herzegovina: A honey analysis laboratory was established in the Agriculture-Food Faculty of Sarajevo University. 51 500 hundred families delivered pens and hens in the western rural areas of Kenya… 200 families provided with 1,000 sheep in Palestine… DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Agricultural Cooperatives in Serbia provided 3 tractors and 7 fruit driers… • Serbia: Under the “Program for Assistance to Sustainable Development in Agricultural and Rural Areas,” five least developed municipalities were provided with 20 greenhouses each in south Serbia. Further, the irrigation, heating and water sprinkling system was built for two greenhouses of the Agricultural Cooperative in Sebeveco village of Tutin. Another cooperative was provided with 3 tractors and 7 fruit driers. • Serbia: A 30-ton refrigerated storage and a 500-kg capacity tunnel type fruitvegetable drier were built for Pojega Agricultural Association in Novi Pazar Municipality. In order to promote livestock husbandry in the region, 4 hay balers, 20 milking machines and 3 milk coolers were provided to Pirot Municipality; raspberry roots were delivered to 20 farms (approximately 100 farmers) in Arilje Municipality. • Macedonia: Under the Project for Improving Rice Quality and Production, Macedonian experts and 32 would-be beneficiaries of the project were given training on harvesting and seed planting in Turkey. Further, 20 families were provided with various rice varieties for planting. In this context, the most suitable variety will be identified and farming will be initiated. FORESTRY • The 10th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) was held in Istanbul on 8-19 April 2013 on the theme of “Forests and Economic Development. The “Forestry Meeting on Our Region and Beyond” was held on 21-22 January 2013 as preparation to the upcoming forum. • The Turkish Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs executes a program of “capacity building in eco-system based functional forest arrangement plan using geographic information systems and remote sensory techniques” for Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. • Under the FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme, TIKA and the Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs execute the “Project of Capacity Building for Sustainable Management of Mountain Basins in the Central Asia and Caucasus.” A study visit was paid to Kyrgyzstan to identify the sites for basin rehabilitation. 52 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1,000 young trees planted on Pagman hill near Kabul, Afghanistan… • Under the Poplar Growing Project for Kyrgyzstan, 8 Kyrgyz experts were trained in Izmit Research Institute for Poplar and Fast Growing Forest Trees. • To provide technical assistance to the forestry infrastructure in Uzbekistan, 9 Uzbek experts were trained on 19-26 May 2013 in Izmit Research Institute for Poplar and Fast Growing Forest Trees. • On the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of Turkish-Afghan relations, 1,000 young trees were planted on Pagman hill near Kabul, Afghanistan. • Under the “Regional Cooperation Project on Land Rehabilitation, Fight against Desertification, and Forestry,” 44 experts were trained from 24 countries in the Middle East and Africa (Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Iran, Kenya, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Pakistan, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Yemen). • The third of international workshops on “Meteorology and Fight against Dust Drift, Desertification and Erosion” was held in Istanbul by the General Directorates of Meteorology and Forestry, with the participation of 32 experts from 15 countries. • A “Laboratory for Biological Control of Forest Pests” was established in Albania aimed to make Albania the regional center for biological control of forest pests. • Works are underway to produce 50,000 young trees per year on a former tree nursery of 30 hectares in Jeric region near Elbasan, Albania. Assistance to the poorest 37 villages of Gambia… FISHERIES • Tunisia: In cooperation with Tunisia Charity Association, 12 fishing boats were provided to families engaged in certified fishing in Gabes. The project aims to enable 53 fishing families to have sustainable income and promote economy in Gannouche town of 30,000 population. • Uzbekistan: Two advisors were seconded to analyze the current fishery production, project sites and local possibilities. • Somalia: Two advisors were seconded to Somaliland under a project started to promote fisheries and maritime trade in Somalia, the country with longest coastal strip in Africa. • Gambia: 7 fishing boats and various fishing equipment were donated, by the help of Turkish Airlines, to villages of Sutukung, Bambali, Sankuja and Sutusinjang. 40% of the fish caught will be freely distributed to villagers; the rest will be sold using a part of the proceeds to purchase new boats and another part to aid the poorest 37 villages of the country. 53 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Participation of 32 experts from 15 countries in the workshop on “Meteorology and Fight against Dust Drift, Desertification and Erosion”… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 12 experts trained in our country in 2013 on industrial automation technologies… 34 Indonesian experts trained on SME development. 11 Kenyans trained in Turkey under the “Project of Entrepreneurship Training for Future Ahis”… 54 INDUSTRIES • Indonesia: To promote and develop small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of Indonesia, 34 Indonesian experts and entrepreneurs participated in 2 training programs in Turkey. • Bangladesh: Materials were provided as needed for the Textile Training Center of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment. • Bangladesh: The first training center to create qualified labor was established within the Bangladeshi Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment and supported by Turkey. In addition, Turkey provided for the equipment and machinery needs of ABC Turkey-Bangladesh Technical School that included ship welding and industrial sewing departments in Chittagong, an important port and trade city of Bangladesh. • Kenya: Under the “Project of Entrepreneurship Training for Future Ahis” implemented by Ostim Ahi Evran Association of Promoting Vocational Training, Entrepreneurship and Social Development (OMEG), 11 Kenyans were trained in Turkey. • Turkey promotes the dissemination of her works on industrial automation technologies as a model to countries in the Central Asia and Middle East, assisting the creation of customized programs for recipient countries, and establishing systems for trainers’ training. In this context, 12 experts were trained in our country in 2013. • The Ninth Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Conference was hosted by Atatürk University on 24-28 June 2013 in Erzurum, with assistance to participating representatives from developing countries. • The Africa Solar Energy Workshop was held in Dakar, Senegal with the cooperation of TIKA, UNESCO, ISESCO (Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and CIFRES (International Center for Training and Research for Solar Energy; French: Centre International de Formation et de Recherche en Energie Solaire) • UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organisation) International Workshop and Training programs have been organized 9 times since 2002 by TUBITAK MAM (Marmara Research Center) Food Institute. Representatives from Africa, Asia, Middle East and Balkan countries participated in the program. • UNISWORK programs are organized at TUBITAK MAM Food Institute at Gebze, Turkey with the support from the Turkish Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology, TIKA and UNIDO. Assistance was provided to 30 participants from Albania, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Macedonia, Pakistan, Sudan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Yemen for the Clean Room Renewable Energy Workshop. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 KOSGEB delivered informative programs to 81 persons… 100 Uzbek personnel trained by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism… TOURISM • Azerbaijan: 16 people including 11 travel agents and 5 journalists from Azerbaijan were delivered training on tourism enterprises in Turkish cities of Afyonkarahisar and Bursa. • Uzbekistan: A delegation from Uzbekistan composed of lieutenant governors in charge of tourism in 15 provinces was given two-phase tourism training in Istanbul, Eskisehir, Bursa and Izmir. • Uzbekistan: Experts from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism delivered a 10-day training program in Tashkent on 4 branches to 100 Uzbek personnel working at three or more star hotels. • Turkmenistan: A linguaphonic room was established at the Tourism Vocational High School of Turkmenistan State Tourism Committee. • Albania: A publicity office that would provide information and guidance on Albania was established at Tirana International Airport which hosted 1.5 million passengers. • Zambia: 10 tourism trainers from Zambia were provided internship training in 5-star hotels in Antalya. • Ethiopia: 10 experts from the Ethiopian Tigray Culture Agency participated in a tourism training program in Turkey. 55 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 16 people from Azerbaijan trained on tourism enterprises in Afyonkarahisar and Bursa… • For UNIDO Accreditation Training Program, assistance was provided to 10 participants from Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iraq, Myanmar, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Sudan and Zambia. • Kyrgyzstan: The Time Distribution System Device designed and produced by TUBITAK National Metrology Institute was donated to Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Economy and Anti-Trust Policies for use by the Standardization and Metrology Center. • Kosovo: TUBITAK delivered a 10-day metrology training program to 7 technical personnel of the Metrology Unit of Kosovo Ministry of Trade and Industry. • The “KOSGEB Best Practices Workshop” was held on 9-11 April 2013 in Ankara by the Turkish Administration for Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (KOSGEB) for G8, MENA and LDC countries. • Azerbaijan: An information program was delivered to a 4-person delegation from Azerbaijan in the context of “Assistance to Small Entrepreneurs Project” implemented by the Azerbaijani Assistance Fund for Entrepreneurship and Market Economy Development. • Belarus: The first meeting of the “Turkish-Belarus Joint Industry and Technology Cooperation Working Group” was held on 09-13 September 2013 in Minsk. • KOSGEB delivered informative programs to delegations consisting of 81 persons from Indonesia, Ethiopia, Palestine, Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Egypt and Nigeria. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 CHART 10: ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCTION SECTORS BY SUBSECTOR (2013, million USD) TOTAL 6 million USD of grant to Kyrgyzstan… 1 million EUR donated for the Replacement of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus… 56 INDUSTRY, MINING, CONSTRUCTION 0,66 1.55 12.49 14.7 1 billion USD of loan to Egypt in 2 years… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY, LIVESTOCK TRADE, TOURISM MULTI-SECTOR ACTIONS • A grant of 6 million USD was provided to Kyrgyzstan which would be used for the preparations of the Summit of Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the works for the Council of Turkish Speaking Countries. • Turkey will construct a bread factory with a capacity of 80,000 loaves a day on a land allocated by Bishkek Municipality. The machinery and equipment for the project have already been purchased, and the construction of the factory is to be completed by the end of September 2014. The two-floor factory covers 3,200 m2 of land. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION • Replacement of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus: On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, the “Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Power” convened in Kiev on 19 April 2011; where Turkey pledged to donate 1 million EUR towards the replacement of the sarcophagus covering the nuclear reactor. The donations in this context will be managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). • Assistance to the workshop in Senegal on Guidelines for Afforestation and Restoration in Drylands: Assistance was provided to the workshop on 24 February-01 March 2013 in Senegal on the preparation of Guidelines for Building Resilient Forest Landscapes in Drylands with 80 participants from LDCs and other African countries. 22 billion USD of humanitarian aid in the world in 2013… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.D.4. HUMANITARIAN AID 49% of Turkish ODA in 2013 was humanitarian aid… Humanitarian aid also includes reconstruction and rehabilitation, disaster preparation and prevention (activities to alleviate disaster risk, early warning systems). Humanitarian aid according to OECD-DAC criteria has many loopholes. These criteria do not cover the long-term work such as disaster preparation activities, or prevention of floods or conflicts. Or, as indicated above, while it covers the repair of the existing infrastructure, it does not cover such long-term activities as improving the infrastructure. The said criteria classify the assistance to prevent diseases and aid to refugees under extraordinary circumstances as humanitarian aid. Turkey is highly susceptible to natural disasters due to her location on a particularly active earthquake belt. For example, the 1999 earthquake in Marmara Region claimed 20,000 lives and directly affected more than 1 million people. In addition, Turkey is witnessing adversities in the surrounding geographies of political crises. The year 2013 was a marking point in the world in terms of humanitarian aid volume with some 22 billion USD delivered across the globe. Millions of people were seriously hit by three crises in the Central African Republic, Philippines and Syria. The number of displaced persons reached 33.3 million in South Sudan and Yemen alone. Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Palestine were the top recipients of humanitarian aid in the past five years. Of the total Turkish ODA in 2013, 49% was reported as humanitarian aid. Reaching a figure of 1,629.18 million USD, the Turkish humanitarian aid to GNI ratio went up to 0.21 from 0.13 of the previous year, making Turkey the top donor country of humanitarian aid in the world. By aid amount, Turkey ranked the third in the world after the United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK). The per capita humanitarian aid was estimated as 22 USD in 2013. Turkey ranked the 1st in 2013 by humanitarian aid/GNI ratio… Turkish humanitarian aid in 2013 is categorized in two subsections: aid for Syrian guests and humanitarian aid given due to wars, conflicts and natural disasters. 57 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 As an important category of development assistance, humanitarian aid is designed to save lives, alleviate suffering and maintain and protect human dignity during and in the aftermath of emergencies. It is based on the principles of impartiality, neutrality and independence. Humanitarian aid is by nature short-term and delivered during and immediately after an emergency. It includes shelter, water, aid supplies such as medicine and services, emergency food aid (direct distribution of food in the short run and complementary food programs etc), coordination, protection and support services (logistics, telecommunications etc.). CHART 11: TURKISH HUMANITARIAN AID (2005-2013, million USD) 49.75 2008 2009 264.35 152.51 31.08 2007 2010 2011 2012 2013 CHART 12: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF HUMANITARIAN AID (2013, million USD) 58 4.44 2.57 2.52 2.14 NIGER MAURITANIA SENEGAL YEMEN MYANMAR SOMALIA 27.19 million USD of aid to Somalia… SYRIA 13.43 27.19 1,571.28 Syrians received the largest volume of humanitarian aid in 2013. 2006 46.12 2005 115.67 178.89 1,040.03 3.5 billion USD of humanitarian aid in the last 9 years… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1,629.18 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 14,999 Syrian guests in Hatay in 2013… Assistance to Syrian Guests TABLE 4: SYRIAN GUESTS IN TURKEY BY LOCATION AND FIGURES (AT 2013 END) Camp Count (person) Hatay Altinozu 1-2, Yayladagi 1-2 Tentcities and Apaydin Container-city 14,999 Gaziantep Islahiye, Karkamis, Nizip 1 Tent-cities and Nizip 2 Container-city 33,819 Kilis Oncupinar and Elbeyli Besiriye Container-cities 37,372 Sanliurfa Ceylanpinar, Akcakale, Viransehir and Harran Container-city 67,977 15,052 Osmaniye 9,098 Adiyaman 9,851 Adana 11,816 Mardin 3,169 Malatya 7,205 TOTAL 210,358 TABLE 5: SYRIAN ARRIVALS AND RETURNEES (AT 2013 END) 432,769 Syrian guests arriving at accommodation centers to date... Syrian guests at accommodation centers 210,358 Syrian guests arriving at accommodation centers by 2013 end 432,769 Syrian guests leaving accommodation centers to return home by 2013 end 222,411 Turkey has been responding to all needs of humanitarian aid for more than two and a half years in the camps established by the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) for more than 430,000 Syrian citizens who have left their country and arrived at our accommodation centers since April 2011 after the onset of civil unrest. Starting from May 2011, arriving Syrian citizens were “temporarily admitted” and placed in the tent-cities in Yayladagi, Altinozu and Reyhanli districts of Hatay province. As of 31 December 2013, 15 tentcities, 6 container-cities and 1 temporary admission center were already built and in operation: Hatay province Altinozu 2 tent-cities, Yayladagi 2 tent-cities, Reyhanli 1 temporary admission center; Sanliurfa province 1 tent-city in each of Ceylanpinar, Akcakale and Viransehir districts; Gaziantep province 1 tent-city in each of Islahiye and Karkamis and Nizip districts; Kahramanmaras central district 1 tent-city; Osmaniye province Cevdetiye district 1 tent-city; Adiyaman 1 tent-city, Mardin province Midyat district 1 tent-city; and Adana province Saricam district 1 tent-city; Kilis 2 container-cities; Hatay province Apaydin district 1 containercity, Sanliurfa province Harran district 1 container-city; Malatya province Beydagi district 1 container-city and Gaziantep province 1 container-city. 59 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Province Kahramanmaras 210,358 Syrian guests in the accommodation centers… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1,571 million USD in aid to Syrian guests in 2013… While the management of similar camps in Lebanon and Jordan was undertaken by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Turkey has been keenly providing for all the needs of Syrian guests in camps in her territory for more than 2 years. Owing to the process, Turkish humanitarian aid of 1,040 million USD in 2012 placed Turkey as the 4th largest donor (after USA, EU and UK). In 2013, Turkish assistance to Syrian guests amounted to 1,571 million USD as calculated by AFAD, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior involved in the operations. Turkish public entities and Turkish NGOs provide services of accommodation, food, healthcare, security, social activities, education, worship, interpretation, communications, banking and other services in tent-cities and container-cities which have a range of facilities such as trade area, police station, health center, children’s playgrounds, TV viewing parlors, shops, education centers, water reservoirs, treatment centers, transformers and power generators. 550 million USD of aid from AFAD to Syrian guests… 45,696 Syrian children and youth having education… A special working group was formed by AFAD and TIKA to keep accurate accounts of expenditures due to the volatility of activities because an excessive number of Syrians arrive and leave, are accommodated in various camps in various provinces and all works are in the nature of emergency response. The aid by AFAD which transferred funds was estimated at 550,019,063 USD paid for such expenditure items as purchases of containers; property rentals; purchases of food, hygiene and clothing items; response and civil protection costs; vehicle rentals; communications; procurement of studies and research etc. All expenditure figures were collected monthly from the Governorships and Provincial Directorates of Disaster Management. On the other hand, the assistance by public entities other than the Ministry of Health was assessed separately. The total figure was estimated at 549,188,354 USD for such items as assignment of more than 2,500 personnel in the camps for various durations; educational aid to Syrian guests; land rentals for the camps etc. In the context of educational activities for Syrian guests, 693 classrooms served as educational grounds for 5,909 children at preschool; 21,399 children at primary education and 18,388 youth at secondary education for a total of 45,696 children and youth. In addition, 139 courses delivered vocational training to 2,857 persons. Educational and healthcare services constituted an important part of services for Syrian guests who continued their education both in existing public schools and make-shift schools built by municipalities. In addition to formal schooling, courses were delivered on literacy, computer literacy, hair-dressing, tailoring and needlecraft, handicrafts. The total cost of schooling and courses in 2013 was 115 million USD. A field study by AFAD revealed that the satisfaction rate of camp residents was 70% on educational services in the camps, with 10% dissatisfied. 426.4 million USD in healthcare costs for Syrian guests… 60 Healthcare services provided in 2013 included 1,475,423 medical examinations; 26,280 surgical operations; 30,806 inpatient treatment; 6,200 birth deliveries; and 28,737 dental treatment. The cost to Turkey of mere healthcare services was 426.4 million USD. Adana Saricam Tent-city has 2,162 tents with capacity for 13,000 persons. The following section provides detailed information on camps and provinces where Syrian guests are hosted. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 2,974 Syrian children having education at Adiyaman Tent-city. Adana Saricam Tent-city (Inception date: February 2013) • Built on 437,000 m2 of land. • Capacity for 13,000 persons, with 2,162 tents. • Healthcare services provided in 1 tent hospital with 10 physicians, 21 medical staff, and 1 ambulance. • Drinking water is supplied by the city mains; sewer works are complete. • The camp has 2 hair-dressers, 2 shops, 30 TV sets, 16 masjids, sports area on 11,000 m2 of land, announcement system, playgrounds of 500 m2, and 30 leisure parlors. Adiyaman Tent-city (Inception date: September 2012) • Built on 435,000 m2 of land, with capacity for 10,000 persons. • Infrastructure complete. • Healthcare services provided in 1 Health Center with 7 physicians, 33 medical staff, and 1 ambulance. • Education provided in 32 classrooms for 2,974 Syrian children and youth, with 390 being preschool. • Tent-city security provided by 10 police officers, 72 gendarmerie staff and 120 private security personnel. • A total of 14 masjids, playgrounds of 2,000 m2 of land, 14 leisure parlors, 25 TV sets, 40 computers and 7 hair-dressers serve Syrian guests. Accommodation centers provide services of hair-dressing, laundry, dish-washing, shops etc. Gaziantep Accommodation Centers Islahiye Tent-city (Inception date: March 2012) Karkamis Tent-city (Inception date: August 2012) Nizip-1 Tent-city (Inception date: October 2012) Nizip-2 Container-city (Inception date: February 2013) • Islahiye Tent-city, 6 km to district center, built on 290,000 m2 of land, • Karkamis Tent-city built on 220,000 m2 of land • Nizip-1 Tent-city built on 330,000 m2 of land • Nizip-2 Container-city built on 145,000 m2 of land • Services provided in the accommodation centers are interpretation, hairdressing, laundry, dish-washing, toilets and showers, shops, telephone booths and Internet. 61 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Accommodation centers providing 7/24 health services with 14 physicians, 43 medical staff and 3 ambulances… 5,722 Syrian children and youth educated in Nizip Accommodation centers… 3 fully equipped ambulances and tent hospitals serving 7/24… Water supply network of 7,100 meters… 62 • Security provided by 13 police officers, 111 gendarmerie staff and 283 private security personnel, and 169 security cameras; and education provided in 77 classrooms for 5,722 Syrian children and youth including preschool. • 24-h healthcare services provided the field hospitals with 14 physicians, 43 medical staff, and 3 ambulances. • A total of 36 TV sets, 126 computers, 12 hair-dressers, 6 shops, 6 leisure parlors, 4,300 m2 of sports area, 2,100 m2 of playground serve Syrian guests. Hatay Accommodation Centers Altinozu-1 Tent-city (Inception date: June 2011) Altinozu-2 Tent-city (Inception date: June 2011) Yayladagi-1 Tent-city (Inception date: May 2011) Yayladagi-2 Tent-city (Inception date: July 2011) Apaydin Container-city (Inception date: October 2011) • Tent-cities, a container-city and a temporary admission center were established for Syrian guests in Hatay Yayladagi 102,000 m2, Altinozu 69,000 m2, Apaydin 99,000 m2 and Reyhanli 25,000 m2 of land. • In the context of infrastructure projects, AFAD built and provided the following: - 4,476 meters of sewer network - 7,100 meters of water supply network - Power lines, heating - Asphalt surfacing and cobble stone paving of roads in the tent-city - Telecommunications and Internet, free telephone cards and telephone booths - Mobile and fixed bathing units and toilets - TV viewing parlors, mess hall - Children’s play grounds and sport areas including football, basketball and volleyball fields. • Healthcare services - 5 Health Centers with 8 physicians, 12 medical staff, - 3 fully equipped tent hospitals and ambulances working 7/24, - Health screening and medicine supply, dispatch of ambulance aircraft. • Other services - Transport of families and relatives to/from the tent-cities - Clothing aid - Fire prevention and firefighting equipment - Sanitation services - Information tent for visitors. 3,273 school children educated in 80 classrooms in Hatay… • Educational services - 3,273 school children educated in 80 classrooms - Education and play activities for children - Needlecraft courses for women - Language courses in Turkish, English. Kahramanmaras Tent-city (Inception date: September 2012) • Built on 500,000 m2 of land • Infrastructure complete • Healthcare services provided in 1 tent hospital with 6 physicians, 20 medical staff, and 2 ambulances. • Education provided in 32 classrooms for 1,886 Syrian children and youth, with 120 being preschool. • Tent-city security provided by 46 police officers, 90 private security personnel and 356 security cameras. • A total of 24 masjids, 600 m2 of playground, 32 TV sets, 3 shops serve Syrian guests. 5,645 containers at Kilis Accommodation centers… 5,335 m2 of playgrounds at Kilis… Kilis Accommodation Centers Kilis Oncupinar Container-city (Inception date: March 2012) Kilis Elbeyli Besiriye Container-city (Inception date: June 2013) • Kilis Oncupinar Container-city consists of 2,053 containers on 315,000 m2 of land. • Kilis Elbeyli Besiriye Container-city consists of 3,592 containers on 418,000 m2 of land. • Sewer, drinking water, power lines, treatment system, roads, telephone and Internet lines were completed. • Projects were implemented on riverbed rehabilitation, building repairs and maintenance, and security measures. Playgrounds were established on 5,335 m2 of land. • Banking services were provided. Commissioned for services were vocational course classrooms for women and men, childcare center, Internet parlors, TV viewing parlors, laundry and drying rooms. • For security, 14 watchtowers and 168 security cameras were installed. In addition, the tent-city has security personnel consisting of 72 police officers, 22 gendarmerie staff and 260 private security personnel. • The land was improved first by ground filling and compaction, then containers were set up. Cobble stone was paved on a land of 125,000 m2. • Healthcare services provided in 2 Health Centers with 8 physicians, 23 medical staff, and 4 ambulances. • Education provided in 128 classrooms for 9,899 Syrian children and youth. 63 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Capacity for 10,000 persons, with 2,083 containers at Malatya accommodation center… Malatya Beydagi Container-city (Inception date: June 2013) • Built on 433,000 m2 of land. • Capacity for 10,000 persons, with 2,083 containers. • Healthcare services provided in 1 Community Health Center with 7 physicians, 20 medical staff, and 1 ambulance. • Security provided by 22 police officers, 40 gendarmerie staff and 130 private security personnel. • A total of 2 leisure parlors, 4,000 m2 of sports area, 8 TV sets and 40 computers and container toilets and showers serve Syrian guests. 4,000 m2 of sports area, 8 TV sets and 40 computers… Capacity for 6,500 persons, with 1,300 tents at Mardin Midyat Tentcity… Mardin Midyat Tent-city (Inception date: June 2013) • Built on 336,000 m2 of land. • Capacity for 6,500 persons, with 1,300 tents. • Healthcare services provided in 1 Community Health Center with 3 physicians, 30 medical staff, and 2 ambulances. • Drinking water supplied by drilled wells; sewer, showers and toilets are complete; services of interpretation, hair-dressing, shops and fire-fighting are provided. • The city has 380 m2 of sports area, 2 Internet and 2 leisure parlors, 4 masjids and 8 course centers. Education provided to 1,761 Syrian children and youth at Osmaniye Cevdetiye Tent-city… Osmaniye Cevdetiye Tent-city (Inception date: September 2012) • Built on 250,000 m2 of land. • Infrastructure complete. • Healthcare services provided in 1 prefabricated hospital with 7 physicians, 16 medical staff, and 1 ambulance. • Education provided in 37 classrooms for 1,761 Syrian children and youth, with 157 being preschool. • Tent-city security provided by 18 police officers, 32 gendarmerie staff and 100 private security personnel, and 32 security cameras. • A total of 7 masjids, playgrounds of 400 m2 of land, 2 shops, 44 computers, 54 TV sets serve Syrian guests. Ceylanpinar Tent-city of 500,000 m2 and Akcakale Tent-city 680,000 m2... Sanliurfa Accommodation centers • Ceylanpinar Tent-city (Inception date: April 2012) • Akcakale Tent-city (Inception date: August 2012) • Harran Container-city (Inception date: January 2013) • Viransehir Tent-city (Inception date: December 2013) 64 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Harran Container-city commissioned with a capacity for 12,000 with 2,000 containers… Due to the intensified population movement from Syria into Turkey, Ceylanpinar Tent-city was built on 500,000 m2 of pasture land owned by the General Directorate of Agricultural Enterprises in Sanliurfa Ceylanpinar; and Akcakale Tent-city on 680,000 m2 of land. These accommodation centers were fully completed with the administration center, admission center, Gendarmerie quarters, Turkish Red Crescent office, field hospital, school, service parties, car parking and water reservoirs, and infra- and super-structure complete. In January 2013, Harran Container-city was commissioned with a capacity for 12,000 with 2,000 containers. Finally, Viransehir Tent-city started from 7 December 2013 to admit Syrian guests. • Healthcare services provided in field hospitals with 7 physicians, 24 medical staff, and 4 ambulances. • Security provided by 24 police officers, 189 gendarmerie staff and 561 private security personnel, and 103 security cameras. • The fire-fighting organization has 8 fully equipped extinguishing vehicles, 73 fire staff, 304 fire extinguishers. • Education provided in 228 classrooms in 2 tent schools and 1 prefabricated school, for 14,459 Syrian children and youth including preschool. In addition, accommodation centers Arabic teaching courses and hair-dressing courses for men. • Trainers for the courses are provided by the District Directorate of National Education, Mufti’s Office, and Syrian citizens themselves. • A total of 53 masjids serve Syrian guests’ religious needs. The accommodation centers also have 14 hair-dressers, 33 leisure parlors, 20,000 m2 of land of sports area, 3 shops, 62 TV sets, 6 Internet parlors, 113 computers and 1,400 m2 of playground. 8 Aid Admission Centers: 1 Kilis, 1 Gaziantep Karkamis, 4 Hatay, and 2 Sanliurfa… Humanitarian Aid Delivery at Syrian Border Difficulties were experienced in delivering aid to the northern parts of Syria due to intensified armed conflict in the area. In compliance with the international law, AFAD coordinated the delivery of humanitarian aid at the border. In addition, locally provided aid was admitted at 8 Aid Admission Centers established by AFAD and Turkish Red Crescent at the following locations: 1 at each of Kilis and Gaziantep Karkamis; 4 in Hatay (Reyhanli-Bukulmez, ReyhanliCilvegozu, Yayladagi and Altinozu), 2 in Sanliurfa (Ceylanpinar and Akcakale). International aid was admitted at the center established at Gaziantep Airport. 65 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 14,459 Syrian students educated at 3 accommodation centers in Kahramanmaras… ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 2,000 tons of sugar shipped to Mauritania… HUMANITARIAN AID TO OTHER COUNTRIES 2,750 tons of sugar and 2,922 tons of flour shipped to Niger… West Africa The Turkish Ministry of Economy, TIKA, Central Anatolian Exporters Union and Turkish Red Crescent jointly implement the West Africa Humanitarian Aid Operations Program. Considering the increased food insecurity in the region, it was decided to ship: • 2,000 tons of sugar to Mauritania, • 2,000 tons of sugar to Senegal, and • 2,750 tons of sugar and 2,922 tons of flour to Niger. The aid consisting of 9,672 tons of sugar and flour was provided as follows: 115.74 million USD of aid to Somalia in 2013. • The entirety of 2,922 tons of flour by the Central Anatolian Exporters Union, • 6,000 tons of sugar by the Turkish Red Crescent out of the 50,000 tons of sugar delivered free of charge by the Turkish Sugar Factories Inc. upon the Decision of the Privatization High Council • 750 tons of sugar by the Turkish Red Crescent. Somalia More than 11.5 million people in the Horn of Africa (covering Eritrea, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Somalia) needed food aid to live on. Of this figure, 4 million people lived in Somalia where 1.8 million needed emergency aid. In the country, 1.46 million people were internally displaced. Every day approximately 3,500 human beings moved to Kenya and Ethiopia which were themselves in need of food aid. While 383,000 disaster victims took refuge in three camps in Dadaab, Kenya; and 228,000 Somalians were temporarily sheltered in the camps in Ethiopia. Approximately 310,000 children were diagnosed with chronic malnutrition in Lower Shabella, Central and Lower Juba, Bay, Bakool, Benadir, Gedo and Hiraan being the worst affected regions of Somalia. Turkey stepped up her aid efforts to Somalia following the Turkish Prime Minister’s visit to Somalia; and provided 115.74 million USD of aid in 2013. The humanitarian aid totaled 27.19 million USD. The Turkish aid to Somalia through many Turkish entities included aid packages containing canned meat, food and clothing; garbage containers; large volumes of sugar and flour; and the installation of a cement plant and a paving and dividing stone production facility. The Turkish Grain Board donated 10,000 tons of flour to Somalia. 66 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 AFAD provided rice to Myanmar in 2013… Myanmar In Myanmar, 88 people were killed and 120 wounded in the violence between Muslims and Buddhists of Arakan erupting early June 2012 in Maungdaw town of Rakhine (formerly known as Arakan). AFAD provided rice to Myanmar in 2013. Philippines Typhoon Haiyan that hit Philippines in November 2013 created havoc affecting 14 million people of the total population of 90 million, displacing 4 million, killing 6,109 with 2,000 more missing. The economic devastation was estimated at 3 billion USD. To alleviate the sufferings caused by the disasters, 424 tents, 5,125 blankets and 550 kitchen sets were shipped to the capital Manila in November 2013. 52,750 kg of food delivered to disaster victims in Ormoc city, Philippines… In addition, aid items were directly distributed to 12,000 families in Mayorga, La Paz and Julita as identified jointly with the Filipino Red Cross. Further, TIKA delivered 52,750 kg of food including 2,000 food rations consisting of 100 food packages and 25 kg of rice to disaster victims in Ormoc city. Palestine Medicine and medical supplies were delivered to Gaza due to insufficient medicine stocks which might mount to a humanitarian crisis any time. 67 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Aid items delivered to 12,000 families jointly with the Filipino Red Cross… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 71,353 persons of various nationalities entered the Turkish territory in 2013… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.D.5. ASYLUM SEEKERS In terms of international migratory movements, Turkey has recently has become a “destination country” evolving from a “transit country.” Considering the need for a new organizational entity to effectively handle migration issues, Turkey established the General Directorate of Migration Administration within the Ministry of Interior. The new entity was equipped with power, as its counterparts in other countries, to develop and implement migration policies and strategies, provided with qualified staff and strong organizational setup focusing on human rights. The General Directorate assumed the tasks of implementing migration policies and strategies, ensuring coordination among entities involved, and actions relating to foreigners entry and deportation into/from Turkey, international protection, temporary protection and protection of victims of human trafficking. This would ensure that asylum seekers arriving in our country be accurately registered. 70,431 of entrants into Turkey originated from countries eligible for development assistance… The reporting category of Asylum Seekers includes the costs of hosting and of moving to third countries incurred by donor countries on account of persons who arrive from developing countries and reside in the donor country under the status of refugee or asylum seeker. In this context, assistance to asylum seekers includes such cost items as mission expenses of teams assigned to process the applications of asylum seekers (applicants), provision of education to children of asylum seekers, costs of operating the hosting centers, aid in the form of cash, health, housing, clothing and heating to asylum seekers, and travel costs for their return to own or third countries. 87.3 million USD spent for asylum seekers arriving in Turkey in 2013. 68 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Afghan asylum seekers numbered 13,513 as the third largest group… Development assistance reporting to OECD includes only the first 12 months of asylum seekers in the host country. However, differing interpretations do exist for the first 12 months; for example Belgium, France, Portugal and United Kingdom start that period from the date of entry of an asylum seeker into their territory, while Canada, Germany and USA do so from the date when the refugee status is granted. This excludes those asylum seekers pending decision on their application. Another practice covers both methods: Austria, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland start the 12-month period from the date of filing for asylum and extend beyond the final decision on the refugee status. Costing however varies by country depending on the time before or after receiving the asylum application and whether the application is granted. In 2013, a total of 71,353 of various nationalities entered the Turkish territory. The figure was 70,431 for those who originated from the countries eligible for development assistance. Of these asylum seekers, 16,415 were Syrians who illegally entered Turkey. The total expenditure was 87.3 million USD for asylum seekers who arrived in our country in 2013. Asylum seekers from Iraq were 15,561 in 2013, constituting the second largest group after Syrians; and Afghan asylum seekers numbered 13,513 as the third largest. A large part of Afghans were those who took refuge in Iran in the 1980s following the Soviet invasion, then moved onto Turkey due to economic and political reasons. Arrivals in Turkey from Iran, Somalia, Palestine and recently Myanmar increased significantly due to political instability and life-threatening circumstances in the origin countries. 2,186 1,806 1,580 PALESTINE GEORGIA ERITREA 1,108 2,252 TURKMENISTAN SOMALIA 2,585 MYANMAR IRAN AFGHANISTAN 5,594 13,513 15,561 IRAQ SYRIA Asylum seekers from Iraq constituted the second largest group after Syrians… 16,415 CHART 13: LARGEST ORIGINS OF ASYLUM SEEKERS IN TURKEY (2013, PERSONS) 69 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 71,353 persons of various nationalities entered the Turkish territory in 2013… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish administrative costs of 89.2 million USD... 1.D.6. ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS Administrative costs constituting only 3% of total ODA… Administrative costs refer to all staff, administrative and logistic expenditures incurred by agencies, either through central or field units, to carry out their assistance activities. Turkey’s administrative costs in 2013 was estimated at 89.2 million USD, constituting approximately 3% of overall ODA. The diminishing pattern of administrative costs/ODA rate indicates explicitly that the effectiveness of Turkish development assistance has increased over time. TABLE 6: TURKISH ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN ASSISTANCE (2004-2013, MILLION USD) Year Administrative Costs (million USD) ODA (million USD) 2004 35.39 339.15 2005 56.70 601.04 2006 74.33 714.21 2007 51.58 602.24 2008 61.73 780.36 2009 51.68 707.17 2010 63.50 967.42 2011 70.73 1,273.01 2012 90.44 2,533.30 2013 89.20 3,307.67 2004 70 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2.70 3.57 5.56 6.56 7.31 7.91 8.56 10.41 9.43 10.43 CHART 14: TURKISH ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS/ODA (2004-2013, %) 2013 The World Bank Group was the largest recipient of Turkish contributions. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.D.7. CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE) CHART 15: TURKEY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (2013, million USD) OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EUROPEAN COMMISSION REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT BANKS 151 CHART 16: TURKEY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (1998-2013, million USD) 46.8 47.29 41.86 44.62 57.29 71.63 68.57 47.31 46.28 45.18 40.21 23.2 56.11 110.8 151 million USD in contributions to international organizations in 2013… WORLD BANK GROUP CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNITED NATIONS 0.14 22,-.04 27.47 31.18 70.17 The United Nations Organization was the second largest recipient of Turkish contributions at 31.18 million USD. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 An increase of 36% on the previous year in contributions to international organizations… While many Turkish public entities paid membership dues and other contributions to international organizations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Undersecretariat of Treasury continued in 2013 to be the leading agents of multilateral assistance. 71 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkey paid 151 million USD in contributions to international organizations in 2013 by an increase of 36% on the 2012 figure of 110.80 million USD. The World Bank Group was the largest recipient of Turkish contributions at 70.17 million USD, followed by the United Nations Organization and executive agencies at 31.18 million USD. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TABLE 7: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTED BY TURKISH PUBLIC ENTITIES Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) Information and Communications Technologies Authority Cankaya Municipality State Meteorological Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Health Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Undersecretariat of Treasury Ministry of Culture and Tourism Ministry of Finance Ministry of National Education Ministry of Forestry and Water Ministry of Transport Governorship of Yalova Turkish Employment Organization 72 • UNO-United Nations Organization • UNISDR-United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Relief • ITU-International Telecommunications Union • WHO-World Health Organization • WMO-World Meteorology Organization • IFRCRCS-International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies • UNFPA-United Nations Population Fund • IAEA-International Atomic Energy Agency • UNAIDS-United Nations HIV/AIDS Programme • UNIDO-United Nations Industrial Development Organization • UNOCHA-United Nations Coordination Office for Humanitarian Affairs • UNODC-United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes • UNRWA-United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East • WFP-World Food Programme • UNO-United Nations Organization • UNPKO-UN Peace-keeping Operations • WHO-World Health Organization • BSEC-Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization • UNDEF-United Nations Democracy Fund • WHO-CVCA-World Health Organization-Core Voluntary Contributions Account • OAS-Organization of American States • OECD-Economic Co-operation and Development Organization • UNFPA-United Nations Population Fund • UNICEF-United Nations Children’s Fund • WHO-World Health Organization • OECD-Dev.Center-Economic Cooperation and Development, Development Center • UNDP-United Nations Development Programme • OECD-Economic Co-operation and Development Organization • FAO-Food and Agriculture Organization • CGIAR(IARC)-International Agricultural Research Advisory Group • ISTA-International Seed Testing Association • EPPO-Europe and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization • IFAD-International Agricultural Development Fund • CIHEAM-International Mediterranean Agronomic Research Center • IBRD-International Bank of Reconstruction and Development • IDA-International Development Association • As.DB-Asian Development Bank • BSTDB-Black Sea Trade and Development Bank • GEF-Global Environment Fund • AsDF-Asian Development Fund • WIPO-World Intellectual Property Organization • UNESCO-United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization • OECD-Economic Co-operation and Development Organization • UNESCO-United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization • OECD-Economic Co-operation and Development Organization • IUCN-International Union for Conservation of Nature • CITES-Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora • CCD-Convention to Combat Desertification • UNEP-United Nations Environment Programme • OECD-Dev.Center-Economic Cooperation and Development, Development Center • ITU-International Telecommunications Union • WHO-World Health Organization • OECD-Economic Co-operation and Development Organization TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.D.8. OTHER OFFICIAL FLOWS i. Grants to developing countries for representational or essentially commercial purposes. ii. Official bilateral transactions intended to promote development which are not concessional in character or have a grant element of less than 25%. iii. Official bilateral transactions, whatever their grant element, that are primarily export-facilitating in purpose. This category includes by definition export credits extended directly to developing countries by an official agency or institution (“official direct export credits” financing). iv. The net acquisition by governments and central monetary institutions of securities issued by multilateral development banks at market terms. v. Subsidies (grants) to the private sector to soften its credits to developing countries. vi. Funds in support of private investment (loans and grants by the official sector to a private company in the donor country to help finance a specified investment in a developing country). vii. Official sector direct or portfolio investment (equities and shares) which do not qualify as ODA. viii. Reorganization of non-ODA debt undertaken by the official sector at nonconcessional terms, and forgiveness of military debt. -13.06 NET LENDING 2.58 NEW LOANS -15.64 CHART 17: OTHER OFFICIAL FLOWS (2013, million USD) REPAYMENTS 2.58 million USD in loan by Turkish Eximbank used for the renovation of the five-star Oktyabrskaya President Hotel. In 2013, Turkey made available 2.58 million USD in loans and received 15.64 million USD as repayment of principal and interest for the loans disbursed in previous years. Thus, the net lending figure of -13.06 million USD was recorded as OOF in the total development assistance. In 2012, the net lending was 11.7 million USD. The loan of 2.58 million USD made available to Belarus by Turkish Eximbank was intended for the renovation of the five-star Oktyabrskaya President Hotel. 73 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Other official flows (OOF) are defined as transactions by the official sector which do not meet the conditions for eligibility as ODA, either because they are not primarily aimed at development, or because they are not sufficiently concessional, e.g.: ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Direct investment of 820 million USD in aid recipient countries in 2013… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 1.E. PRIVATE FLOWS 1.E.1. DIRECT INVESTMENT The Turkish direct investment in development assistance recipient countries was reported as 820 million USD in 2013 based on the T.R. Central Bank data. CHART 18: TURKISH DIRECT INVESTMENT (2010-2013, million USD) 670.31 735 1000 800 820 879.2 Azerbaijan received 54.8% of Turkish direct investments… 600 400 200 0 2010 2012 2013 CHART 19: TURKISH DIRECT INVESTMENT BY COUNTRY (2013; million USD) 74 20 19 UKRAINE 32 MOLDOVA MOROCCO 36 PAKISTAN 21 38 EGYPT CHINA 38 GEORGIA INDIA AZERBAIJAN 80 449 38 million USD of direct investments in Georgia… 2011 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TABLE 8: TURKISH DIRECT INVESTMENT BY COUNTRY (2013, MILLION USD) Country Direct Investment (million USD) 449 Lebanon 5 India 80 Serbia 4 Egypt 38 Brazil 4 Georgia 38 Kosovo 4 Pakistan 36 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 Moldova 32 Algeria 3 China 21 Ethiopia 3 Morocco 20 Tunisia 2 Ukraine 19 Libya 2 Iraq 17 Uzbekistan 2 Montenegro 11 Thailand 2 Albania 10 Belarus 1 Kazakhstan 7 South Africa 1 Macedonia 5 Turkmenistan 1 TOTAL 820 Azerbaijan Azerbaijan is the top destination for Turkish direct investments. Concentrating more in South and Central Asia as in previous years, Turkish capital exports now extend to all parts of the globe, from Africa to Latin America, from Europe to the Far East. Top three investment destinations for Turkish capital in 2013 were Azerbaijan 449 million USD, India 80 million USD and Egypt 38 million USD. Turkish companies operating in Azerbaijan give her a new look particularly through projects in Baku. Providing jobs to more than 25,000 people in the country, investments by 700 Turkish companies concentrate in telecommunications, banking and insurance, transport, food sales, textiles, education, furniture and construction materials. Turkey is the top direct investor in Azerbaijan. India was another country in which Turkish companies took deeper interest, concentrating their investments particularly in construction and contracting. India’s particular needs for infrastructure build-up made her an attractive destination for Turkish companies. 50,000 Egyptian employees in Turkish-owned factories in Egypt. Egypt, as a significant trade partner of Turkey in North Africa, harbored approximately 260 Turkish investors holding 2 billion USD of investments and employing 50,000 Egyptian employees in Turkish-owned factories. 75 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Direct Investment (million USD) Country ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Assistance by Turkish NGOs amounted to 280.23 million USD in 2013… 1.E.2. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS Non-governmental organizations engage in political, social, cultural, legal and environmental activities on voluntary basis and independent of the official sector. Backed by the Turkish society, Turkish NGOs set a good example of charitable actions in a wide range both domestically and internationally. Many foundations and associations formed in Turkey by people for common good endeavor to work for the happiness of all human beings. It has always been the guiding principle of Turkish NGOs to extend a helping hand, help heal wounds and provide material and emotional support to all human beings without discriminating race, creed or language. Turkish NGOs engage in activities to improve the living conditions of other societies instead of an interest-oriented policy. Accordingly, they undertake assistance activities of accommodation, health, clothing, food in situations of humanitarian crisis as well as post-crisis activities of education, vocational training, cultural and health aid etc. to heal disaster victims. In this context, Turkish NGOs have heavily engaged in aid to Syrian guests who have left their country since 2011 due to civil unrest. The sensitivity of Turkish people prompted many volunteers into healing the wounds of Syrian guests. As a result, assistance by Turkish NGOs amounted to 280.23 million USD in 2013. Aid to Syria totaling 93.95 million USD constituted a third of the total assistance by NGOs. Aid to Syria constituted a third of the total assistance by NGOs… Of the 280.23 million USD of NGO assistance in 2013, 122.88 million USD was in the form of programme assistance and technical cooperation, 150.15 million USD in humanitarian aid and 7.2 million USD in administrative costs. NGO assistance was mostly provided through own resources while additionally, public entities transferred 47.7 million USD of funds to NGOs. A review of NGO assistance over time revealed significant increases in 2011 to 2013, where in 2011, 60% of NGO assistance was devoted to the alleviation of famine in Somalia. In 2013, 40% of all NGO assistance went to the Syrian case. The total assistance by Turkish NGOs since 2005 exceeded 1 billion USD. As for the regional distribution of NGO assistance, the Middle East topped the list on account of Syria as mentioned above, followed immediately by Palestine and Lebanon. Assistance to such countries as Somalia, Niger, Chad and Mali placed Africa as the second leading recipient of assistance by Turkish NGOs which, in addition to humanitarian aid, engaged in health services, water projects such as well drilling, and social activities such as aid to orphans. Africa was followed by the South and Central Asia at a figure of 47.51 million USD, with top recipients being Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Azerbaijan. 76 2008 2009 2010 151.08 105.68 72.32 2007 109 2006 2011 2012 2013 CHART 21: TURKISH NGO ASSISTANCE BY REGION (2013, million USD) 3.59 10.66 FAR EAST OCEANIA EUROPE SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA 8.83 8.40 7.33 5.07 5.02 4.74 4.43 4.12 3.79 3.63 PALESTINE KYRGYZSTAN CHAD MALI BANGLADESH PAKISTAN BURKINA FASO AZERBAIJAN KAZAKHSTAN EGYPT NIGER SOMALIA 10.84 36.10 93.95 CHART 22: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH NGO ASSISTANCE (2013, million USD) SYRIA Syria, Somalia and Niger are leading recipients of Turkish NGO assistance. AFRICA MIDDLE EAST 10.80 47.51 93.22 113.39 93.22 million USD of NGO aid to African countries… 45.66 78.25 56.7 2005 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 280.23 CHART 20: TURKISH NGO ASSISTANCE (2005-2013, million USD) 199.52 113.39 million USD of NGO aid to the Middle East… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 77 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish Red Crescent NGO Coordination and Turkish Religious Foundation were the largest deliverers. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 CHART 23: TURKISH NGOS PROVIDING AID OVER 5 MILLION USD (% OF TOTAL NGOA, 2013) TURKISH RED CRESCENT NGO COORDINATION 21.00% OTHER 17.21% CANSUYU [LIFE WATER] FRIEND’S HAND 3.51% 4.34% TURKISH RELIGIOUS FOUNDATION 12.75% YUNUS EMRE INSTITUTE 4.42% DOCTORS WORLDWIDE 5.75% IHH 11.75% TURKISH RED CRESCENT 12.01% The non-governmental organizations providing the largest volume of aid as indicated in the table delivered 96.7% of total NGO aid in 2013. 35.74 million USD of aid by Turkish Religious Foundation… 33.65 million USD of aid by Turkish Red Crescent in 2013… 78 TABLE 9: TOP TURKISH NGOS BY AID VOLUME (2013, MILLION USD) Name/Title of Non-governmental Organization TURKISH RED CRESCENT NGO COORDINATION TURKISH RELIGIOUS FOUNDATION TURKISH RED CRESCENT HUMANITARIAN RELIEF FOUNDATION (IHH) DOCTORS WORLDWIDE YUNUS EMRE INSTITUTE DOST ELI [FRIEND’S HAND] SOCIETY OF AID AND SOLIDARITY CANSUYU [LIFE WATER] SOCIETY OF AID AND SOLIDARITY AZIZ MAHMUT HÜDAYI FOUNDATION BISEG (SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS: ONE HUMAN BEING IS WORTH THE WORLD) YARDIMELI [HELPING HAND] SOCIETY TURKISH WORLD RESEARCH FOUNDATION ADANA DOSTELLER [FRIENDLY HANDS] AID SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF BLUE CRESCENT BESHIR SOCIETY OF SOCIAL AID AND SOLIDARITY SADAKATASHI SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL RIDA SOCIETY OF AID TO ORPHANS AND NEEDY TÜRKMENELI FOUNDATION OF COOPERATION AND CULTURE Aid Volume (million USD) 58.85 35.74 33.65 32.93 16.12 12.38 12.16 9.84 9.53 7.56 7.39 6.37 3.05 2.72 2.32 1.28 1.10 0.64 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Assistance was delivered beyond the borders to respond to such basic needs as food and accommodation of Syrian people. All cash and in kind aid provided by all entities, legal persons and companies were coordinated and eventually reported by the Turkish Red Crescent. Accordingly, the cross-border aid to Syria in 2013 was 58.85 million USD. Turkish Religious Foundation supported 1,458 students for education in Turkey… Under the “Twin Cities Project”, Turkish provinces and districts were twinned with cities of 170 countries in the world… Budget support to schools in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Somalia… Turkish Religious Foundation • The schools built by the Turkish Religious Foundation in foreign countries receive budget support from the foundation. Budget support was provided in 2013, as in earlier years, to three faculties Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan; and two high schools in Azerbaijan and Somalia. In addition, the foundation supported the secondment of academicians and teachers to those schools. • Under the “Twin Cities Project” implemented since 2007 by the Department of Religious Affairs, many Turkish provinces and districts were twinned with cities of 170 countries in the world. From Africa only, 31 countries participated in the Twin Cities Project under which the Turkish Religious Foundation delivered aid to the following countries through its provincial and district offices: - Albania, Aruba, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ghana, Madagascar, Mongolia, Senegal, Ukraine and Sub-Saharan Africa countries. • Budget support was provided to social and cultural activities conducted by the offices of counsellors, attaches and coordinators in foreign countries. • Assistance was provided to students having education in Turkey. In 2013, a total of 1,458 students received education in Turkey through the foundation at the following levels: 1,012 students of high school, 379 bachelor’s, 14 master’s and 53 doctoral. • In the framework of the 2013 Sacrifice by Proxy Scheme, the Department of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, TIKA, NGOs and Turkish Religious Foundation jointly had 82,548 sacrifice shares in 56 countries and delivered through 132 staff members in the relevant countries. • Financial assistance was provided to the Children of Hope Primary School in Haiti for the academic year 2013-2014. Also in Haiti, solar panel units were installed on the buildings and security fencing was erected around the Read Foundation. • Courses were organized for Syrian guests with trainers selected from among Syrian guests too. 79 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Turkish Red Crescent NGO Coordination The Turkish Red Crescent provided for the basic needs of accommodation and food for Syrian citizens hosted in our country under international protection. It also provided psycho-social support to Syrians in the social activity tents. The Turkish Red Crescent not only actively delivered aid to Syrian citizens at the border, also undertook the coordination of all NGOs and public entities in the aid efforts. ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Under Somalia operation; equipment, canned meat, aid package of goods, garbage containers, sugar and flour were delivered and a cement plant and a paving and dividing stone production facility were installed. Mauritania Red Crescent was delivered 2,000 tons of sugar… IHH drilled 739 water wells in 15 countries… 15 countries were beneficiaries of the Orphan project. 80 Turkish Red Crescent • Under Myanmar-Bangladesh Humanitarian Aid Operation; the following aid was delivered: 56,279 USD in cash, 75 tons of red lentil, 44 tons of chickpeas, 120 tons of rice, and 520 food packages. Further, works were started to drill 36 water wells in Bangladesh. • Under Somalia operation; equipment, canned meat, aid package of goods, garbage containers, sugar and flour were delivered and a cement plant and a paving and dividing stone production facility were installed. • Under West Africa Humanitarian Aid Operation; 2,922 tons of flour and 2,750 tons of sugar were delivered to Niger. • Upon the request of the Honorary Consul at Istanbul of Guinea-Bissau; 15,000 USD in cash aid was delivered to Guinea-Bissau Red Cross. In addition, locally procured 15 tons of rice were distributed in Gabu, Canchungo and Bissora to 5,000 persons with 3 kg per person. • Mauritania Red Crescent was delivered 2,000 tons of sugar on 23 June 2013 for the needy in Mauritania. Further, cash aid was provided to Mauritania Red Crescent. • The Turkish Red Crescent distributed 50 tons of sugar to 4,000 needy families (20,000 persons in total) with 12.5 kg per family at 4 distribution points in Pikine district of Dakar, Senegal on 14 July 2013. Then, on 20 July 2013, 63 tons of sugar were distributed at 2 distribution points in Pikine and Guediawaye districts of Dakar. Overall, Senegal Red Cross mediated the delivery of aid consisting of 2,000 tons of sugar to 160,000 needy families (800,000 persons in total) in Senegal. Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) • Water well drilling: A total of 739 water wells were drilled with Burkina Faso 15, Chad 152, Cameroon 76, Kenya 50, Sierra Leone 1, Somalia 228, Sudan 14, Tanzania 6, Niger 2, Ghana 5, Bangladesh 170, India 4, Cambodia 5, Sri Lanka 10 and Tanzania 1. • Orphan project: 15 countries were beneficiaries, namely Thailand, Philippines, Palestine, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Macedonia, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Albania, Kyrgyzstan, Ethiopia, Kosovo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ghana and Serbia. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Food packages to 20,000 families in Bangladesh… • Aid to Syrian refugees: For Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Ramadan food packages to 75,000; emergency food aid to 6,281; clothing and blankets to 110,950 persons were delivered. 4,000 Ramadan food packages were distributed to Syrian refugees in Jordan. 7,000 Ramadan food packages were distributed to Syrian refugees in Iraq. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Food aid to 10,000 families in Central African Republic… Food packages and blankets to 15,000 families from Arakan. • Aid to refugees from Arakan: Aid to refugees from Arakan in Bangladesh included 3,250 packages of food aid; food packages to 20,000 families; food packages and blankets to 15,000 families. And 5,000 food packages were distributed to refugees from Arakan in India. • Aid to Palestinians: For a safer and warmer winter for those people, orphans and poor families in Gaza whose homes were damaged; 182 families were delivered blankets, winter clothing and home heaters; and 1,335 families were delivered food aid. • Other humanitarian aid: Egypt: 3,000 food packages; Iraq: food aid to 1,400 families; Burkina Faso: food aid to 2,000 families; Central African Republic: food aid to 10,000 families; Somalia: food aid to 416 families; Sudan: food aid to 586 families; Sudan: emergency humanitarian aid such as blankets, medicine etc. to 2,000 persons; Zimbabwe: food aid to 1,000 families; Pakistan: food aid to 1,396 families. 81 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 5,000 food package aid to refugees from Arakan in India… ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 60,586 cases of malnutrition were treated in Somalia. Doctors Worldwide • Doctors Worldwide Somalia Shifa Hospital: Doctors Worldwide Somalia Mogadishu Shifa Hospital serves the people of Somalia free of charge with its 62 beds of inpatient capacity, 2 surgery rooms, 3 units of delivery room, biochemistry, hematology, microbiology laboratory, radiology department, internal and surgery services for women and men, infection, child and newborn service, maternity, child, general surgery and family polyclinics. The hospital employs 13 physicians and 79 other Somalian personnel who had 3-month training in Turkey, as well as volunteer Turkish physicians being frequently seconded. • Somalia Yaqshid and Niger Koria Houssa Health and Nutrition Centers: Doctors Worldwide delivers medical nutrients to and periodically monitors the children identified as suffering malnutrition through the nutrition health centers established in the countries such as Somalia and Niger facing famine due to drought. In the 4 centers, 60,586 cases of malnutrition were treated and 9,800 persons were taken under excessive malnutrition treatment program. • Gaza Micro-surgery Equipment Project: In Gaza, Doctors Worldwide in cooperation with TIKA procured and delivered mobile surgery microscope for micro-surgery operations, Phaco device for eye operations, arthroscopy device for orthopedic surgeries and various medical consumables to Gaza Shifa Hospital and Gaza Eye Hospital. • Lebanon Blood Bank: The blood bank and laboratory established at Darus-Shifa Hospital by TIKA assistance serve all people in need, including particularly the wounded Syrians. The blood bank and laboratory established by TIKA in Lebanon now in service. Somalia Mogadishu Shifa Hospital built by Doctors Worldwide has 62 beds, 2 surgery rooms, 3 units of delivery room. 82 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Doctors Worldwide Somalia Shifa Hospital employs 13 physicians and 79 other Somalian personnel who had 3-month training in Turkey. • Kosovo Hearing Devices: 49 hearing devices were produced for children as a result of the work undertaken at Nena Teresa School for the Hearing and Speech Handicapped at Prizren, Kosovo. • Syria Disaster Emergency Aid: Large volumes of medicine and volunteer medical staff were dispatched to countries where Syrians took refuge and into Syria. When the crisis was felt at the Turkish border, a health station at Hatay Yayladagi and a pharmacy in Syria were established and large volumes of medicine were shipped. • Philippines Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Emergency Aid: With support from TIKA, a field hospital was established on 25 November 2013 at Dagami region of 45,000 population hit by the typhoon. It also repaired the official health center located next to the field hospital. • Somalia Specialty in Medicine Programs: With assistance from TIKA and Istanbul Medeniyet University, 10 physicians received specialty training in general surgery and emergency & trauma surgery in Benadir University. • Somalia Avicenna Medical Vocational College: The departments of medical nursing, midwifery and laboratory technicians were opened starting from the academic year 2013-2014 in Avicenna Medical Vocational College in Mogadishu. • Africa Sacrifice scheme: Doctors Worldwide with assistance from TIKA distributed 11,172 sacrifice shares at 291 points in 38 cities of Somalia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo and Niger to poor villages, orphanages, prisons, refugee camps and schools during the Sacrifice Holiday. • Hatay Yayladagi Health Station: The health station including a pharmacy provides free healthcare to Syrian guests who are outside the camps in Hatay Yayladagi district. The station has 1 physician, 1 dentist, 1 general surgeon, 1 maternity specialist, 1 laboratorian, 2 nurses and 1 administrative staff. • Yayladagi Camp Circumcision Event: A campaign “Circumcision for Syrian Children: Be a Kirve for a Child” was launched to circumcise 69 children in Yayladagi and 126 children in Osmaniye camp for Syrian Turkmens. Further, psychological support was provided to 500 children. • Niger water well drilling: Water wells were drilled in Rougaguin Raba and Katsinawa of Niger. • Ramadan Food Packages: In the Ramadan of 2013, donations as Islamic alms to Doctors Worldwide were distributed as shopping checks to 400 Syrian families in Yayladagi. Healthcare to 10,000 Syrian guests at Hatay Yayladagi Health Station… 83 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 11,172 sacrifice shares distributed in Africa sacrifice scheme. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Centers served 3,862 students in 2013. Yunus Emre Institute • Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Centers served 3,862 students in 2013. Since its inception, the institute provided language training to 15,000 students. • Under the Turcology Project implemented by Yunus Emre Institute, 49 instructors now work at 32 universities in 26 countries. The language project so far assisted 10,000 students. • The 2013 Summer School was attended by 300 students from 57 countries. • Yunus Emre Institute performed 426 culture and art events in 2013. Dost Eli [Friend’s Hand] Society of Aid and Solidarity performed 24 fistula surgeries, 1,300 health screening, 175 Cataract operations (both eyes), 100 hernia operations in Niger. Dost Eli [Friend’s Hand] Society of Aid and Solidarity 84 Health projects: • Niger: 24 fistula surgeries, 1,300 health screening, 175 Cataract operations (both eyes), 100 hernia operations, • Chad: 1,300 children circumcised, • Macedonia: 70 children circumcised in villages of Strumica. Food packages: • Food packages distributed: Tanzania 1,350 families, Macedonia 1,000 families, Indonesia Kupong island 215 families. Further, food aid was provided for one year to 200 orphans in Indonesia; 30 days for 60 orphans in Albania and one year for 200 orphans in Indonesia Kupong Island. • Bangladesh: Food aid delivered to refugees from Arakan. • To Syrians who were displaced within their country or who came to Turkey due to the civil unrest; 25 truck-loads of food and other aid material were delivered in 2013. • In the Sacrifice Holiday of 2013, sacrifice shares were delivered in Mongolia 100, Malawi 350, Albania 100. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 In 2013, 32 wells were drilled in Niger, and 6 at Zanzibar, Tanzania. Other aid: • In 2013, 32 wells were drilled in Niger, and 6 at Zanzibar, Tanzania. • The internal furnishing was provided for the culture center built last year in Tigeri village of Batumi, Georgia. 60 water wells were drilled with Burkina Faso 3, Ghana 4, Georgia 1, Cameroon 4, Mali 5, Nigeria 5, Senegal 9, Tanzania 9, Uganda 10 and Sudan 10. Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi Foundation • A total of 60 water wells were drilled with Burkina Faso 3, Ghana 4, Georgia 1, Cameroon 4, Mali 5, Nigeria 5, Senegal 9, Tanzania 9, Uganda 10 and Sudan 10. • Education assistance was provided to 8 countries, namely Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Somalia and Albania. • Orphan project: Aid provided to Mali, Tanzania and Uganda. • Sacrifice scheme: Sacrifice shares were distributed as follows: Albania 1,075; Azerbaijan 1,900; Bosnia-Herzegovina 70; Georgia 756; India 350; Cameroon 3,250; Kazakhstan 1,800; Kenya 210; Kyrgyzstan 1,050; Kosovo 1,075; Macedonia 1,125; Mongolia 1,400; Nigeria 98; Senegal 3,750; Tanzania 2,397; Uganda 1,461; Burkina Faso 8,957; Somalia 1,600; Ukraine 280; Ethiopia 2,423; Côte d’Ivoire 700; Gabon 35 and Ghana 3,266. • Food aid: Albania 240 packages; Azerbaijan 490 packages; Georgia 10,000 USD; Cameroon 20,000 USD; Kosovo 15,000 USD; Tanzania 15,000 USD; Uganda 10,000 USD; Burkina Faso 66,000 USD; Ghana 15,000 USD worth of food. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 85 ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Cansuyu [Life Water] Society of Aid and Solidarity assisted orphans Palestine 15,842; Somalia 195 and Pakistan 529… Cansuyu [Life Water] Society of Aid and Solidarity • Water well drilling: Water wells were drilled for Togo 1, Mali 7, Niger 3, Somalia 2, Cameroon 38 and Chad 30. • Orphan centers were built in Gaza and Kyrgyzstan. • Aid was provided to orphans in the following numbers: Palestine 15,842; Somalia 195 and Pakistan 529. • Sacrifice shares: Sacrifice shares were distributed as follows: Ethiopia 200; Cameroon 400; Chad 400; Kenya 500; Mali 5,425; Niger 300; Somalia 100; Togo 200; Djibouti 100; Burkina Faso 400; Jordan 14; Macedonia 14; BosniaHerzegovina 21; Bangladesh 245; Pakistan 1,953; Kyrgyzstan 100; Afghanistan 105; Philippines 245; Egypt 70; Georgia 385 and Lebanon 378. • Food packages were delivered to Kenya, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Pakistan, Georgia, Niger, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Mali and Philippines. Food aid to Kenya, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Pakistan, Georgia, Niger, Bangladesh, Lebanon, Mali and Philippines. BISEG Society drilled 105 water wells in 3 countries. BISEG Society Water well drilling: • A total of 105 water wells were drilled with Niger 11, Chad 87 and Bangladesh 7. Food aid: • Burkina Faso: 1,000 food packages and 700 sacrifice shares, • Chad: 1,460 food packages and 1400 sacrifice shares, • Niger: 10,513 food packages and 700 sacrifice shares, • Sierra Leone: 591 sacrifice shares, • Bangladesh: 63 sacrifice shares • Total: 12,973 food packages and 3,454 sacrifice shares distributed. 3,142 health screening performed in Niger 86 Health projects: • Niger health aid project: 32 fistula operations, 275 cataract operations, 152 simple surgical intervention, 3,142 health screening performed; and 20,510 surgical supplies and 13,358 items of medicine delivered. In addition, 11 nurses and 22 physicians seconded. • Chad circumcision project: 3,851 children circumcised; 3,900 items of circumcision supplies and 100 items of medicine delivered. In addition, 6 nurses and 7 physicians seconded. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Yardimeli [Helping Hand] Society delivered 27 ambulances and a fully equipped mobile children’s clinic to Syria. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Beneficiary countries were Somalia, Sudan and Pakistan in the breeding goat project… A Maternity and Children’s Hospital was opened. Yardimeli [Helping Hand] Society • Aid was delivered consisting of food, clothing, medical supplies, medical treatment devices and materials, educational materials and stationery as well as 27 ambulances and a fully equipped mobile children’s clinic to Syrians who arrived in our country and to others who were in need in Syria through international organizations. • Twin Family Project is a regular cash aid scheme to alleviate the sufferings of families victimized due to natural disasters, wars and invasions in various parts of the world through our offices and partner entities in the relevant countries. Inspired of the motto “brotherhood has no borders”, the beneficiary countries are Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Palestine, Lebanon, Mauritania, Pakistan, Somalia and Sudan. • Breeding goat project: Needy families are donated a goat, sheep or cow which they can look after. The family husbands the animal, exploits its milk; and then breeds them for further exploitation of milk, meat, skin or trade. Beneficiary countries are Somalia, Sudan and Pakistan. • A total of 10 water wells were drilled with Pakistan 3, Somalia 2, Sudan 4 and Bangladesh 1. • Somalia: A Maternity and Children’s Hospital was opened. • Sacrifice scheme: Beneficiary countries were Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Kosovo, Albania, Hungary, Malawi, Mongolia, Romania, Tanzania and Jordan, 15 in total. • Food aid delivered to countries both in Ramadan and Sacrifice Holidays: Bangladesh, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Ethiopia, Palestine, Mauritania, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan and Egypt. • Food aid was delivered to disaster victims after the typhoon in the Philippines. 87 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 484.25 The assistance to South and Central Asia totaled 484.25 million USD by 8% increase year on year. 88 782.73 Africa, which moved up in 2012 to the 2nd rank in receipt of Turkish assistance by a three-fold increase, received 782.73 million USD in 2013 and maintained its ranking. 30% Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 reached 3,156 million USD marking a 30% increase over the previous year. Assistance to the Balkans and East Europe went up by 12%... ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 2. TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Africa, which moved up in 2012 to the 2nd rank in receipt of Turkish assistance by a three-fold increase, received 782.73 million USD in 2013 and maintained its ranking. The assistance to South and Central Asia totaled 484 million USD by 8% increase year on year, keeping the region at 3rd rank of Turkish assistance receipts in 2013. Assistance to the Far East went up by 70%... The assistance to the Balkans and East Europe went up by 12% in 2013 while countries in the Far East received 70% and Americas 64% more in assistance. The 2012 ranking of regions by aid receipts remained the same for 2013. The amount of Turkish assistance by region is given in ANNEX-2. 0.54 OTHER 3.97 AMERICAS 18.29 FAR EAST 97.96 BALKANS AND EAST EUROPE 484.25 782.73 AFRICA SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA Assistance to the Americas went up by 64%... MIDDLE EAST TOTAL 1,766.54 3,156.67 CHART 24: TURKISH BILATERAL OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY REGION (2013, million USD) 89 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY The Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 reached 3,156 million USD by 30% increase on the previous year, and 95% increase on 2011. Such significant rise was mainly owed to the large volume of assistance to Syrian guests. The figures placed the Middle East as top recipient of Turkish assistance in 2012 and 2013. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 2.B. BREAKDOWN BY COUNTRY Syria was the largest recipient of Turkish bilateral ODA in 2013 at 1,638.50 million USD. The assistance to Syrian guests arriving in Turkey since 2011 in the wake of civil unrest placed Syria as the top recipient both in 2012 and 2013. Egypt was the second largest recipient of assistance in 2013 with 538.83 million USD in aid, 500 million USD of which was the second tranche of a concessional loan made available by Turkey to Egypt. Egypt ranked the second also in 2012 on the account of the first tranche of that same concessional loan of 1 billion USD. Kyrgyzstan, at 131.55 million USD, ranked the third largest recipient of Turkish assistance in 2013. About half of the aid figure was 60.55 million USD, the tranche disbursed in 2013 of a loan of 100 million USD made available by Turkey by an agreement signed on 28 June 2012. The loan would be used by Kyrgyz public entities to finance public projects in agriculture, education, health, transport etc. Syria, Egypt, Kyrgyzstan, Somalia and Afghanistan were the largest recipients of Turkish assistance. Turkey augmented her assistance to human beings trying to survive the difficult conditions in Africa. Somalia was the second largest recipient of Turkish assistance in Africa after Egypt. In addition, Afghanistan at 89.73 million USD was placed the 5th as Turkey continued her assistance to the reconstruction of the country as in previous years. In the Middle East, Palestine was the second largest recipient after Syria. 90 27.74 22.28 15.76 15.26 14.60 13.32 13.28 11.13 BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA TURKMENISTAN KOSOVO MYANMAR MONTENEGRO IRAN GEORGIA 39.30 KAZAKHSTAN IRAQ 49.98 PAKISTAN 28.68 69.48 PALESTINE AZERBAIJAN 89.73 AFGHANISTAN 36.19 115.74 SOMALIA TUNISIA 131.55 KYRGYZSTAN EGYPT SYRIA 538.83 1,638.50 CHART 25: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH AID (2013, million USD) CHART 26: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH AID IN THE BALKANS (2013, million USD) ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 6.06 SERBIA MOLDOVA MACEDONIA ALBANIA 6.12 9.24 13.19 13.32 MONTENEGRO CHART 27: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH AID IN ASIA (2013, million USD) 7.00 UZBEKISTAN 2.98 ETHIOPIA 7.81 YEMEN 4.03 LIBYA 11.13 GEORGIA 4.65 MAURITANIA 13.28 IRAN 5.05 KENYA 14.60 MYANMAR 5.06 SENEGAL TURKMENISTAN 6.10 MALI 15.76 28.68 6.34 SUDAN AZERBAIJAN 39.90 KAZAKHSTAN 9.62 NIGER PAKISTAN 36.19 TUNISIA SOMALIA 115.74 538.83 CHART 28: LARGEST RECIPIENTS OF TURKISH AID IN AFRICA (2013, million USD) EGYPT 115.74 million USD in aid to Somalia… AFGHANISTAN KYRGYZSTAN 49.98 89.73 131.55 131.55 million USD in aid to Kyrgyzstan… KOSOVO BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA 15.26 22.28 22.28 million USD in aid to BosniaHerzegovina… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 91 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Medical equipment provided to Paskuqan Polyclinics… PROJECTS AND PROGRAMMES IN INDIVIDUAL COUNTRIES Balkans and Southeast Europe Albania Establishment of a neuroelectrophysiology room for epileptic patients A neuroelectrophysiology room for epileptic patients was established at Paskuqan Polyclinics in Tirana to improve diagnostic and curative processes, and all medical equipment was provided. Establishment of a physiotherapy and rehabilitation center for sports injuries… Establishment of a physiotherapy and rehabilitation center for sports injuries Support was provided to the establishment of a physiotherapy and rehabilitation center for the injured athletes. Training for Albanian Court of Accounts The Turkish Court of Accounts in cooperation with TIKA delivered in Ankara the Performance Training for Court of Accounts to 15 experts, Fiscal Audit Training to 16 experts, and Compliance Scrutiny and Public Procurement Practices Training to 19 experts. 19 experts from the Court of Accounts trained… Upgrade of technical infrastructure of Albanian Supreme Electoral Board The equipment was upgraded for the Data Storage Unit of the Albanian Supreme Electoral Board. Establishment of a tree nursery in Elbasan To establish a tree nursery in Elbasan region, works were undertaken for field study, layout planning, infra- and super-structure design, uses of production area study, bill of materials and measurement. Equipment assistance to Tirana Nursing Home… Assistance to Tirana Nursing Home Tirana’s sole nursing home was supported with materials and equipment for the mess hall, laundry, library, kitchen; furnishing of physician’s room and provision of medical equipment. Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Center A total of 244 trainees benefited from the centers in 2013 established by Yunus Emre Institute in Tirana and Shkodra. 92 Bosnia-Herzegovina Re-construction of Sarajevo Mawlawi Lodge… Restoration of Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge The restoration works are underway for Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge built by Mimar Sinan (“Great Architect Sinan”) and listed in the UNESCO World Heritage. The works were started in 2013 upon a request from Visegrad Municipality, about 50% completed by 2013 end. East Bosnia Agricultural Development Program The East Bosnia region with Srebrenica at center, which suffered most heavily from the 1992-1995 war, ethnic cleansing and forced migration, has recently engaged in project actions with Turkish assistance to support returns of families. A total of 287 returning families in 7 settlements were delivered 23 varieties of field and garden crop seeds; 3 tractors provided and families trained on planting. Also delivered were 7 fruit and vegetable driers, each with a processing capacity of 300 kg, operating at inexpensive energy. All deliveries were expected to boost the income of farming families significantly. Construction of Gorazde Culture Center TIKA in cooperation with the Department of Religious Affairs, Ankara-Kecioren Municipality and Gaziantep-Sahinbey Municipality is building a culture and education center on a closed space of 1,352 m² having 31 rooms and a large terrace, scheduled to finish in 2014. 50% of restoration completed for Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge. Re-construction of Sarajevo Mawlawi Lodge TIKA in cooperation with Konya-Seljuk Municipality completed the re-construction of Sarajevo Mawlawi Lodge and inaugurated in May 2013. Visoko Municipality, TIKA Mostre Health Center A health center was built on a usable space of 650 m2 to serve 15,000 people in Mostre town of Visoko about 25 km from Sarajevo. The center has 15 working rooms, a dentistry unit and a pharmacy. 93 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 287 returning families delivered 23 varieties of field and garden crop seeds in BosniaHerzegovina… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Construction of 2-km water pipeline for Plav, Montenegro… Montenegro Islamic Culture Center of Bar The center’s construction was started in 2002 by the Islamic Association of Bar and partial contributions of the diaspora but could not be completed; then TIKA stepped in and finished the construction in 2013. As the largest culture center on the coast of Adriatic, it is located on a space of 4,000 m2 having such facilities as guest house, library, childcare center, funeral parlor and areas for various social activities. All the finishing works, water and sewer connections and landscaping were provided. Construction of water pipeline for Plav Plav city of Montenegro had a water pipeline system containing carcinogen asbestos, thus endangering the public health. Approximately 2 km of new water pipeline was built to improve the mains. Kosovo Prizren University renovation project The existing building used as sports hall and cafeteria at Prizren University campus was transformed into an amphitheater and the administrative section of the university. TUBITAK-TUSSIDE-TIKA Leadership School attended by 72 experts from Kosovo. TUBITAK-TUSSIDE-TIKA Leadership School 72 participants from Kosovo attended the training program for mid and senior level managers in public entities in Central Asia, Balkans and Middle East. Recane Meto Bajraktari School annex building construction An annex building of 7 classrooms was built for Meto Bajraktari School at Recane, Jupa. Restoration of Ghazi Ali Bey Bath at Vucitrn The restoration works were completed for “Ghazi Ali Bey Bath” which was built in 1455 by Ghazi Ali Bey, the Sanjak Beg of Vucitrn during the reign of Mehmed II the Conqueror. Cooperation in healthcare Turkey and Kosovo had an understanding to treat in Turkey 100 patients who could not be treated in Kosovo; 92 such patients were treated in Turkey in 2013. 94 Training for Kosovo Police Organization by Turkish National Police For Kosovo Police Organization, 41 courses were organized, 81 advisors seconded to train 527 police officers from Kosovo. Training for judges and prosecutors from Kosovo The Turkish Justice Academy delivered training programs on “juvenile justice, fighting organized crime and corruption” to 76 persons from Kosovo including the administrators of Kosovo Justice Institute, candidate judges, senior members of the judiciary, judges and prosecutors. Macedonia Skopje Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Center The courses delivered by Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Center were attended by 452 students for 3 months. Ali Riza Effendi home of commemoration The home of Atatürk’s father Ali Riza Effendi was re-constructed as a home of commemoration in Kodjadjik village of Jupa municipality, reflecting the architecture of the time and region. Restoration of Ali Riza Effendi home of commemoration… Krcova Mirko Mileski High School annex building construction An annex building was constructed and furnished with 3 floors, 12 classrooms, administrative spaces and amenities for Mirko Mileski High School. 620 students granted scholarships by Union of Macedonia Turkish Civil Society Organizations… Macedonia student scholarships In cooperation with the Union of Macedonia Turkish Civil Society Organizations, the scholarship program has been in operation for four years; and in the academic year 2012-2013, 620 students were granted scholarships for 6 months who have been having difficulties in continuing their education due to economic hardships. Saints Cyril and Methodius University Children’s Clinic The Reconstruction and Adaptation Center of the Children’s Clinic was repaired and equipped at Saints Cyril and Methodius University. In addition, diagnostic devices (X-ray, MR, BT etc) and office furniture (desks, tables, cupboards etc.) were provided. 95 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY For Kosovo Police Organization, 41 courses were organized, 81 advisors seconded to train 527 police officers from Kosovo. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 182 police officers from Macedonia trained in 12 training programs… Police training The Turkish National Police trained 182 police officers in 12 training programs on auxiliary intelligence handling, advanced and safe driving techniques, fighting terrorist organizations of religious exploitation, technical and electronic surveillance, new explosive types, Internet investigation techniques, trainers’ training for criminal intelligence analysis, crime scene investigation in terrorist actions. Clothing aid In a clothing donation campaign launched by the Governorship of Mersin, Turkey, 19,502 clothing items were donated to Macedonians. Moldova Donation of 100 intensive care beds to Ministry of Health 100 intensive care beds were donated, 70 to the Surgery Department of Kishinev Republic Hospital, and 30 to the Surgery Department of Komrat Regional Hospital. Donation of 100 intensive care beds to Moldovan Ministry of Health… Modernization of Gagauzia Radio and Television Technical equipment was provided to modernize the Radio established in 2006 to adapt to advancing technologies. 870 books donated to Komrat Atatürk Library… 96 Assistance to Komrat Atatürk Library For the library established in 1998 by Turkey, internal and external renovation was done and furniture renewed. In addition, 870 books were donated. Renovation of the building of Gagauz Committee of Ministers and People’s Assembly Necessary renovations were made to the building of Gagauz Committee of Ministers and People’s Assembly due to its poor appearance and spaces not fit for effective use. Surgery room and intensive care unit renovated for Dragisa Misovic Hospital… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Serbia Provision of 20 milking machines and 3 milk coolers to Pirot Municipality Livestock Husbandry is the most important means of livelihood for people in the largely mountainous area of Pirot Municipality. Since milk and dairy products were main sources of income for the farmers, milking machines and milk coolers were provided as requested. Provision of 20 milking machines and 3 milk coolers to Pirot Municipality… Provision of raspberry roots Agricultural production is based on fruit farming in Arilje Municipality included among 46 least developed municipalities. The region is a center of raspberry production, with 90% of production exported. For farmers, 40,000 tulameen variety of raspberry roots were provided, which did not exist in Serbia and had to be imported. Cold storage and drying facility for Pojega A 30-ton refrigerated storage and a 500-kg capacity tunnel type fruit-vegetable drier were built for Pojega Agricultural Association in Novi Pazar Municipality. Donation of 7 ambulances to Sanjak Seven ambulances were donated to 7 hospitals in 6 cities in Sanjak region. Tulameen variety of raspberry roots provided to Serbian farmers… Ukraine Support provided to the treatment of children of Chernobyl… Replacement of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Chernobyl Disaster, the “Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of Nuclear Power” convened in Kiev in 2011; where Turkey pledged to donate 1 million EUR and then transferred to the donation fund to be managed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Children of Chernobyl Turkey has been supporting the “Children of Chernobyl for Survival Foundation” established in 1992 by a group of women evacuated from the area in the aftermath of the disaster at Chernobyl Nuclear Plant. Under the assistance, support was provided to the treatment of children of Chernobyl. 97 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Assistance to Dragisa Misovic Hospital The surgery room and intensive care unit were renovated for Dragisa Misovic Hospital, the largest hospital in Serbia as well as a training and research hospital. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Renovation of Krestyanovka School and Kolokolchik Preschool Renovation of Krestyanovka School and Kolokolchik Preschool Renovations were made for Krestyanovka General Education School and Kolokolchik Preschool in Pervomayskiy province in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Science, Youth and Sports Ministry of the Crimean Autonomous Republic. School renovation at Kotelnikovo and Melnichnoye The water and sewer system was repaired for Kotelnikovo General Education School in Kotelnikovo village of Krasnogvardeyskoye region of the Crimean Autonomous Republic where 121 children were educated. The doors and windows were renovated for the General Education School at Melnichnoye village of Belogorsk region where 105 children were educated. AFRICA North of Sahara Egypt Public investment projects (Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury) Turkey and Egypt signed an agreement on 30 September 2012 whereby Turkey lent 1 billion USD to Egypt to stimulate economic growth and development through financing public infrastructure projects. The loan was disbursed in two tranches in 2012 and 2013. Libya Construction of Misurata Physiotherapy Hospital The construction of a hospital is underway for Libyans harmed by the civil war in Libya. The hospital occupies a space of 2,500 m2, is expected to serve 250 persons a day, and scheduled to commission in 2014. Construction of Al-Beida Center for the Mentally Handicapped Children to serve 600 handicapped children… 98 Construction of Al-Beida Center for the Mentally Handicapped Children The construction of the center was started in 2012 in Al-Beida town in East Libya. It consists of 15 classrooms, spaces for principal, teachers and clerks, a swimming pool for therapy. The center will serve 600 handicapped children when completed. Restoration of Turgut (Dragut) Reis Shrine An implementation project was commissioned for the restoration of the shrine of Turgut (Dragut) Reis in Libya. 12 fishing boats donated to Tunisia… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Tunisia ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Assistance to Tunisian-Turkish Friendship Society The dormitory and classrooms were furnished and equipped to be used by the Tunisian-Turkish Friendship Society as course and seminar spaces on history, literature, culture and religious studies to Tunisian students. Assistance to fisheries in Tunisia 12 fishing boats were donated to families engaged in certified fishing in Gabes town in inland Tunisia. Training delivered to employees of radio station in Tunisia… 4 experts from Morocco trained by DSI… Establishment of a radio station in Tunisia Following the change of power in Tunisia, new radio and TV frequencies are allocated. An NGO named Tunisia Charity Association filed an application for frequency through a company of its own. A 5-day training program was delivered to 10 experts to work in the FM radio station to broadcast over Tunisia. Technical equipment assistance to Tunisian Emergency Response Directorate The Tunisian Emergency Response Directorate was donated 3 sets of surveillance camera systems, 15 computers, 5 printers, 4 copiers and 1 scanner. Morocco Rabat Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Center Many Moroccan students attended the language courses delivered in Yunus Emre Turkish Culture Centers. Access to water training program 4 experts participated in the training delivered by DSI. 99 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 4 tractors and agricultural equipment donated for cotton growing in Benin… Sub-Saharan Africa (South of Sahara) Benin Equipment donation to pot makers in Benin To support pot making entrepreneurs in Benin, materials used in the construction of a pot furnace were supplied. Construction of school, health station and apprentice training center in Burkina Faso… Assistance to cotton growing and establishment of an entomology laboratory Through the cotton growing program, Bohicon and Parakou Agricultural Research Institute of Benin was delivered back sprayers, manual hoes, masks, gloves and goggles each in quantity of 500 for distribution to farmers. In addition, 4 tractors and agricultural equipment were delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of Benin. Training was provided on soil working, supply of right inputs, growing techniques, harvesting and agricultural mechanization. Works are underway to establish an entomology laboratory. Burkina Faso Construction of school, health station and apprentice training center A school, an apprentice training center and a health station were constructed. Developing capacity for agricultural irrigation Under the cooperation of TIKA and Islamic Development Bank, training on dam construction and management, use of agricultural water resources was provided to 4 experts and managers from the Ministry of Agriculture and Water Affairs of Burkina Faso. 5 more experts from Burkina Faso were given training on planning and design of small scale irrigation ponds, and joint irrigation management. Food and humanitarian aid delivered to Burundi... Burundi Participation in Sectoral Conference of Burundi’s Development Partners Turkey participated in “Burundi’s Development Partners” conference in October 2012 in Geneva; and is following up with her commitments made at the conference. Food aid Food and humanitarian aid was delivered to Burundi in 2013. 100 10 water wells drilled to serve 35,000 people in Cameroon… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Cameroon Furnishing of computer classrooms and needlecraft workshops Computer classrooms and needlecraft workshops were furnished for training institutions in Marwa and Yaounde cities. Training on Build-OperateTransfer model to 11 experts from Cameroon… Training on Build-Operate-Transfer model to experts from Cameroon 11 experts from Cameroon attended the training program where Turkey shared her experience on Build-Operate-Transfer Model. Furnishing of training center A training center was furnished for Cameroon Culture and Education Foundation. Chad Materials donated to 11 social activity centers in N’Djamena operated by the Ministry of Family and Social Activities of Chad… OMEG entrepreneurship training Under the project being implemented by the cooperation of TIKA and OMEG Society, training on agriculture was delivered to experts, then support was given to establishment of agricultural cooperatives. Each cooperative was then donated 1 tractor, 1 trailer, plows of 4 and 12 discs to increase their capacities. Material assistance to social activity centers in N’Djamena Materials were donated to 11 social activity centers in N’Djamena operated by the Ministry of Family and Social Activities of Chad. 1,300 packages of food aid delivered to local communities who took refuge in Chad… Food aid 1,300 packages of food aid containing rice, sugar and oil were delivered to alleviate the hunger problem of the local communities who took refuge in Chad. BISEG Chad health scheme Under the health scheme by the cooperation of TIKA and BISEG, 3,000 minor surgical operations were performed, providing also on-the-job training to medical staff. 101 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Drilling of 10 water wells 10 water wells were drilled for Ngaoundal city of 35,000 population in Adamaoua region, Cameroon. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Vocational skills course delivered to 3,000 Pigmies in Congo… Democratic Republic of Congo Education and production assistance to Pigmies In cooperation with an NGO named FEMODER, vocational skill courses were provided on literacy, and such gainful activities as brick making to the Pigmy population most affected by the wars, attended by 3,000 Pigmies. Computer laboratory established for the society named Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust in Djibouti. Djibouti Turkey-Djibouti 1st Joint Health Week Under Turkey-Djibouti 1st Joint Health Week, 27 Turkish physicians held joint examinations and performed operations, and shared Turkish medical practices with physicians from Djibouti. During the event, 77 operations, 594 examinations were performed; and 67 paramedics were trained in 3 courses on new-born resuscitation. Establishment of a computer laboratory A computer laboratory was established in the 50-student dormitory of the society named Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust in Djibouti. Computer laboratory established for Ethiopia Robe Middle School… Ethiopia Water supply project Water wells were opened in Adeyder, Jedane and Dube; and a cistern was built in Hullu. 77 operations, 594 examinations performed under Turkey-Djibouti 1st Joint Health Week… 102 Equipment assistance to a middle school A computer laboratory was established and furnished for Ethiopia Robe Middle School. Training program on development banking 10 experts from Ethiopia were trained in Turkey on development banking. Construction of training complex serving 420 students in Gabon… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Gabon Gabon entrepreneurship training 11 officials from the Corporate Development Center and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Gabon had an informative visit at chambers of trade in Turkey. Medical equipment provision to Abidjan Institute of Cardiology… Côte d’Ivoire Medical equipment provision to Abidjan Institute of Cardiology Abidjan Institute of Cardiology is a health institution which fills a big gap in the region. As requested by the Institute, Turkey provided various medical equipment such as pulse measurement devices, respirators, nebulizers, electrical examination bed, and an ECG simulator. Internal security intelligence, training of trainers course The “Internal Security Intelligence, Training of Trainers Course” was delivered in Turkey for the Police Organization of Côte d’Ivoire. 100 families delivered 500 small livestock in Gambia… Gambia Promotion of livestock husbandry in Gambia 100 families in Soma city were delivered a total of 500 small livestock; and farmers in Birikama were given 22 grain producing machines; and 25 women producers were given refrigerators to produce and sell ice and fruit juice. In addition, 7 fishing nets were given to fishers who were given fishing boats in 2012. Hospital automation system Hospital automation software was installed for Victoria Royal Training Hospital at Gambian capital of Banjul to store medical records digitally. Hospital staff were trained on the use of automation system to provide effective health services. Farmers in Birikama given 22 grain producing machines… Provision of table tennis equipment Sports materials were donated to the Gambian Table Tennis Federation for schools in 7 regions of the country. 103 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Construction of training complex The Training Complex being constructed in cooperation of TIKA with the Higher Council of Islamic Affairs of Gabon is scheduled to complete in 2014. The center will have separate high school buildings, student dormitories and sports halls for boys and girls on the same campus, serving 420 students. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Assistance to Ghana Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust… Ghana Turkey-Ghana Education Volunteers orphanage furnishing Necessary materials were provided to an NGO named Ghana Universal Islamic and Cultural Trust engaged in providing for basic needs and education of orphans to support their personal, vocational and cultural development. Guinea Training of Guinean physicians at Hittite University Training and Research Hospital… Training of Guinean physicians in Turkey The Anatolian Society of Medical Practitioners at Corum, the Ministry of Health and TIKA collaborated to provide training to Guinean physicians at Hittite University Training and Research Hospital for a month on urology, plastic surgery, gynecology, eye and general surgery. Guinea-Bissau Donation of topography materials to Bissau Municipality Bissau Municipality was donated topography materials as needed and 130 items of office equipment. Renovation of Najah Vocational Training Center… Kenya Assistance to poultry farming in West Kenya Hens and scoops were donated to persons and families in West Kenya. Renovation of Najah Vocational Training Center The building of Najah Vocational Training Center was renovated in the Coast Province of Kenya. Donation of 5 ambulances to Kenya… 104 Construction of maternity clinic for Ijara Regional Hospital A maternity clinic was built for Ijara Regional Hospital in the Northeastern Province of Kenya. Further, 5 ambulances were donated in total, 2 for the maternity clinic and 3 for the Kenyan Ministry of Health. Lesotho Technical equipment donated to the Dental School of Mahajanga University… Madagascar Emergency food and material assistance Emergency food aid was provided to Lesotho, a least developed country which fought to survive drought, to alleviate problems of nutrition of mothers and infants. Equipment assistance to Dental School 92 items of various equipment and supplies for dental implants were donated to the Dental School of Mahajanga University. Renovation of Women’s Handicrafts Center The building was renovated for the National Handicrafts Center under Madagascar Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. Assistance to Mothers Health Initiative… Malawi 36 water wells drilled in Mali… Mali Medical materials assistance to Mothers Health Initiative Medical materials and equipment of 28 items were donated to the “Mothers Health Initiative” led by Her Excellency Joyce Banda, President of Malawi. West African Access to Clean Drinking Water Project The work site was established; drilling works started and 36 water wells were drilled in 6 months in Mali. To date, 62,000 persons benefited from the water wells drilled in Mali. 1,550 food packages delivered to Mali… Preservation of cultural heritage Works are underway to preserve the manuscript works which are significant cultural treasury of the Islamic history kept in Ahmed Baba Institute of Higher Learning and Islamic Research and Library and include them in the world heritage. Food aid to African countries Under the Food Aid to African Countries Program, 1,550 food packages were delivered to Mali. 105 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Emergency food aid provided to Lesotho… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Medical equipment provided to family physicians… Mauritania Smiling Children Mauritania Project Medical equipment was provided to enhance basic medical skills of family physicians, and provide healthcare to those living in the central and peripheral camps. 18 experts and mid-level administrators from the Ministry of Modernization of Public Services and Administration of Mauritania trained for a week… Training on modernization of public services and administration A group of 18 experts and mid-level administrators from the Ministry of Modernization of Public Services and Administration of Mauritania was delivered a one-week training in the Training and Research Center of the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security. Training for journalists Upon the request of Journalists’ Labor Union of Mauritania, 15 journalists were given 15 days of training at the Anatolia News Agency in Istanbul. 15 journalists from Mauritania trained at the Anatolia News Agency… Training for medical staff 10 medical staff (physicians, nurses and midwives) of Nouakchott Mother and Child Hospital were given one-month training on women’s health and maternity at Ankara Zekai Tahir Burak Hospital. Mozambique Assistance to Commodity Exchange Four 4x4 vehicles and miscellaneous office furniture, computers and information processing equipment were donated to the Commodity Exchange that Mozambique Ministry of Industry and Trade intended to establish to ensure order, efficiency, transparency and integration in agricultural commodity markets, and improve farmers’ access to markets. 106 Assistance to Niger State Orphanage and Mawlana College… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Niger Medical equipment delivery One Phaco device and one eye surgery microscope were donated for use in cataract operations. Training for experts of Niger Statistical Institute… Training for experts of Niger Statistical Institute In cooperation with TIKA and Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), two training programs were delivered on “evaluation of population census results” and “developing statistical legislation” to 10 experts working in Niger Statistical Institute. Niger Water Well Project, 7th Stage In cooperation with TIKA, DSI and Gökkubbe (Sky) International Charity Society, the 7th Stage of water wells was carried out, constructing water wells operated by solar power, and 28 water pumps provided. Improvement of Medico-Social Center of Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal… Senegal UCAD Medico-Social Center improvement For the Medico-Social Center built by TIKA in 2011 on the campus of Cheikh Anta Diop University, various improvement requirements were met through the construction of a water reservoir, lead plating of the X-ray rooms, wall-tiling around the building and asphalt surfacing. Kolda vocational training project A computer laboratory was established to provide vocational training to young people who were disabled in the conflicts and lived in rural Kolda region, a part of Senegal where economic and social distress was most intensely felt. Vocational training to young people in rural Kolda region… Health training program A training program on “Hospital Management” was delivered in Ankara to 4 physicians from Senegal to improve the operation of emergency service of Fann State Hospital in Dakar, one of the most important hospitals of Senegal. 107 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Provisions for Niger State Orphanage and Mawlana College Under the project jointly implemented by Gökkubbe (Sky) International Charity Society and its Nigerian partner ONG Assama Foundation, cribs and beds were provided to the babies at the orphanage; and computers were delivered to Mawlana College. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Construction of administrative building for educational center in Sierra Leone … Tivaoune preschool renovation and furnishing Necessary renovation and furnishing were provided to Tivaoune Preschool built by TIKA in Tivaoune, Senegal to enhance physical capacity to accommodate more students in better conditions. Sierra Leone Construction of school, administrative building and masjid Upon the request of an NGO named “Why Islam In Action Foundation” in Sierra Leone, the decision was made to support the construction of a 175 m2 masjid and an administrative center of 900 m2 to be built on an educational complex in Sierra Leone. Voluntary medical team project In cooperation with TIKA and Doctors Worldwide, a team of specialist physicians was assigned to provide healthcare services and treat people with donated medicine in the capital Freetown and villages around. Specialist physicians assigned to the capital Freetown and around, Sierra Leone … 190 students graduated from Somalia Agriculture School in 2013. Somalia Somalia Agriculture School In Somalia Agriculture School established in cooperation with TIKA and IHH to enhance agricultural capacity in Somalia, students receive 4-week theoretical and practical training on land tilling, seedling growing, seedling replanting, hoeing, irrigation, seed generation, storage, apiculture and livestock husbandry. 190 students graduated from the school by 2013 end. Donation of Coast Guard boats Four coast guard boats were donated to Somalia. 600 computers donated to priority regions of Somalia… Educational assistance 600 computers were donated to priority regions of Somalia under an umbrella educational organization. Shifa Hospital training project Training was provided to enhance basic medical skills of family physicians at Mogadishu Shifa Hospital. Medical supplies were delivered to the hospital to provide healthcare services to those in the camps. Specialty in medicine training Specialty training was provided to 5 assistant surgeons from Somalia at Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe Training and Research Hospital. 108 Computer laboratory with 31 user stations established at Dr. John Garang Police Training Center… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY South Africa South Sudan Establishment of a computer laboratory A computer laboratory with 31 user stations was established at Dr. John Garang Police Training Center in Juba, the capital of South Sudan. 20 experts working at Juba Airport received 1 month of practical training… Training for airport employees 20 experts working at Juba Airport received 1 month of practical training at Ankara-Esenboga facilities of the State Airfields Operation. Training on crude oil transmission A two-week training program on transmission of crude oil by pipelines was delivered at the training facilities of Ceyhan Regional Directorate of Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS) to 46 engineers from the Ministry of Oil and Mining of South Sudan. 565 person received certified courses at vocational training center, Sudan. Sudan 360 tents and 1,250 food packages delivered… Delivery of tents and food to flood victims Approximately 15,000 homes were damaged by the disastrous floods in Sudan which experienced her rainiest season of the past two decades. For emergency needs, 360 tents and 1,250 food packages were delivered to Fakih Ebul Kassim, Soba, Jiref, Kiryab and Merabial Sharif regions of the capital Khartoum that were most heavily hit by the floods. Sudan-Turkish Training Center for Vocational and Technical Trainers Inaugurated officially on 24 February 2013, Sudan-Turkish Training Center for Vocational and Technical Trainers is a most important training center for its technical and manpower infrastructure in Sudan. Employing 49 academic and administrative staff, the center delivered certified training on various topics to 565 person in 2013. 109 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Public debt and risk management In cooperation with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Turkey’s experience in debt and risk management was shared with officials from the South African Treasury under the “Debt Management Analytical Model Pilot.” ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Provision of medical equipment and supplies to Abu Gute Hospital serving approximately 750,000 villagers… Provision of medical equipment and supplies to Abu Gute Hospital Abu Gute Hospital in Al Jazirah State is the sole hospital serving approximately 750,000 villagers in 136 villages around it. Medical equipment and supplies were provided to the hospital which endeavored to provide services under difficult circumstances of technical equipment and supplies. Delivery of seed to 60,000 farmers in Darfur… Delivery of seed to farmers in Darfur Farmers in towns in Darfur region of Sudan were delivered various seeds during 2010-2012. Upon successful and beneficial results, a similar project was implemented in 2013 for farmers in other places, delivering 100 tons of seed consisting of 25 items to 60,000 families as beneficiaries. Two water wells drilled in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Swaziland Water well drilling Two water wells were drilled in the Kingdom of Swaziland. Tanzania Provision of technical equipment to Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation Modern equipment was provided to the national television and radio broadcasting corporation of Tanzania. Assistance to Zanzibar State University Technical equipment was donated to Zanzibar State University as requested for the establishment of a laboratory and a library. Food aid to African countries In partnership of TIKA and IHH, 1,500 food packages were delivered to the residents of Zanzibar Island, Tanzania. Assistance to Zanzibar State University for the establishment of a laboratory and a library… Establishment of Handicrafts Training Center in Togo… Togo Construction and furnishing of Deo Gratias Handicrafts Training Center A workshop is being constructed in Deo Gratias Handicrafts Training Center operating in Togo’s capital Lomé to enable families to have means of livelihood and young people to start their businesses. 110 Technical assistance to 2 radio stations in Uganda… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Uganda 1,841 food packages delivered in Uganda… ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Technical assistance to 2 radio stations The technical infrastructure was entirely renewed for a local radio station in Uganda’s capital Kampala, and technical equipment was provided to another station in Mbale. Food aid 1,841 food packages were delivered in Uganda. Zambia Training of tourism trainers Antalya Muratpasha Tourism and Hospitality Vocational High School arranged for 10 tourism trainers from Zambia to have internship training in 5-star hotels in Antalya. Provision of medical equipment and supplies to Our Lady’s Hospice serving 1,200… Provision of medical equipment and supplies to Our Lady’s Hospice Medical equipment and supplies were provided as needed by Our Lady’s Hospice, operating in Zambia’s capital Lusaka to serve approximately 1,200 persons monthly. MIDDLE EAST Lebanon Water wells drilled for Aidamoun, Al-Birah and Kwashra towns in North Lebanon… Access to water program To provide for the water needs of Turkmens living in and around Aidamoun, Al-Birah and Kwashra towns in North Lebanon, the program included water well drilling, establishing user connections, asphalt resurfacing, installation of a power generator, establishing the automation system, completing the user connection actions and delivery of training on clean water supply and system operation. 111 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Medical equipment and supplies provided to Daru’l-Shifa Hospital laboratory, Lebanon… Lebanon blood bank and laboratory project A blood bank and a laboratory were established at Daru’l-Shifa Hospital and necessary medical equipment and supplies were provided. Donation of PCR device and training of physicians for Ain Wazein Hospital Upon the request of the Management Board of Ain Wazein Hospital of the Druze community in Lebanon, one Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) device was donated; and 3 experts were trained on device operation in Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara. 1,000 tons of sugar donated to Palestinian camps in Lebanon… Sugar aid to Lebanon Upon UNRWA’s call for food aid to meet food needs in Palestinian camps in Lebanon, 1,000 tons of sugar was donated out of the volume held in Afyonkarahisar Sugar Factory as transferred by the Privatization High Council to Turkish Red Crescent. Further, 2 Turkish experts were seconded to Lebanon on the issue. Palestine Construction of Gaza Palestine-Turkey Friendship Hospital The construction of Palestine-Turkey Friendship Hospital of 10 blocks, 34,000 m2 closed space, 150 beds was commenced in May 2011. Still under construction throughout 2013, all medical equipment, furnishing and electronics being provided by Turkey, it will be the largest hospital in the territories under the Palestinian National Authority. Nablus Turkish Girls High School Towards the goal of one school for every Palestinian town in cooperation with the Ministry of Education of the Palestinian National Authority, Nablus Turkish Girls High School was built in 2013 covering a closed spaces of 2,666 m2 on a land of 3,000 m2, having three floors and capacity for 450 students, 14 classrooms, and laboratories for physics, chemistry, biology and computing. Construction of Gaza PalestineTurkey Friendship Hospital of 10 blocks, 34,000 m2 closed space, 150 beds… 10 fully equipped tractors delivered to Gaza Ministry of Agriculture… Gaza Livestock Husbandry Program Under the Gaza Livestock Husbandry Program, 200 families were provided with 1,000 sheep and feedstuff for 2 months. In addition, 10 fully equipped tractors were delivered to the Ministry of Agriculture. Gaza emergency fuel aid Fuel aid was provided to Gaza for the power needs of hospitals and health institutions aimed to alleviate the power problem. 112 4 experts from Iran Statistics Center received training at TURKSTAT… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Iran Doctoral Scholarship Program for Foreign Students Financial assistance was provided to 47 talented high performing students from foreign countries who applied for postgraduate scholarships in Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. TUBITAK scholarships granted to 47 students from Iran… Iraq Clothing aid program To the people in Northern Iraq, 20,203 pieces of clothing were delivered. Personal training and experience sharing for Iraqi opinion leaders Under the program of “personal training and experience sharing for Iraqi opinion leaders” in cooperation with the International Development and Cooperation Society, 54 experts were given training for 12 days. Yemen Treatment of patients from Yemen Patients from Yemen who were injured or became ill during the social unrest in Yemen were brought over to Turkey in cooperation of TIKA and Ministry of Health. A total of 31 persons, 21 patients and 10 escorts were transported by ambulances to 4 hospitals in Ankara and admitted for treatment. 20,203 pieces of clothing delivered to people in Northern Iraq… Vocational skills certification program TIKA and Asitane Society for Culture, Education, Arts and Solidarity implement a vocational skills certification program in Yemen to which 15 photograph cameras, 20 sewing machines, training materials were donated and 9 advisors were seconded. Assistance to vocational skills certification program, Yemen… 113 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Statistical training program Under the bilateral cooperation with national statistics offices of other countries, 4 experts from Iran Statistics Center received training at TURKSTAT. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 102 Azerbaijani medical staff trained… Internship training delivered to medical staff of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ministry of Health… SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA Azerbaijan Training for Azerbaijani medical staff The Turkish Ministry of Health provided training to 102 Azerbaijani medical staff including specialist physicians. Internship program for the staff of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Ministry of Health One-month internship training was delivered to a total 32 physicians and medical staff, by groups of 8, at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. Preservation of manuscript works Works were undertaken to make an inventory of, restore, digitize, and identify preservation measures for 1,928 pieces of manuscript works and 1,824 pieces of printed works in Arabic letters in the library of Baku Islamic University; equipment and materials were provided; and 10 experts were trained at Konya Regional Directorate of Manuscript Works. Water well drilling for agricultural irrigation purposes in Agcabedi region Three artesian wells were drilled for agricultural irrigation purposes in Upper Giyameddinli and Mirzehagverdili villages having a total population of 3,900. The wells will serve the irrigation needs of the land of 60-70 families. Equipment assistance to Faryab Maymana Afghan-Turkish Friendship Provincial Hospital… 114 Afghanistan Renovation of Kabul Atatürk Children’s Hospital The overall renovation of two blocks started in 2012 for Kabul Atatürk Children’s Hospital was completed including the overhaul of surgery room, ventilation and oxygen systems, and intensive care rooms. Equipment assistance to Faryab Maymana Afghan-Turkish Friendship Provincial Hospital In 2013, medical equipment and supplies were provided to the hospital being operated by TIKA since 2005. Computer laboratory established for the Faculty of Agriculture of Balkh University… Equipment assistance to Balkh University Faculty of Agriculture Upon the request of Balkh University Rector, a computer laboratory was established for the Faculty of Agriculture. Construction of Darya Khan Bridge in Samangan province Aybak district Darya Khan Bridge in Aybek district of Samangan province was demolished due to heavy rains. It is of particular importance for local transport because it is the only bridge that connects 10 villages to the city center. A new bridge was built 35m long and 11m wide. International Police Cooperation The Turkish National Police provided training on various topics to 204 Afghan police officers in Sivas, Turkey. Georgia Re-construction of Darya Khan Bridge in Samangan province Aybak district… Renovation of AISI Rehabilitation and Adaptation Center and construction of mini greenhouse A practice greenhouse was built for the handicapped children to practice vegetative production at AISI Rehabilitation and Adaptation Center, the renovation of which was started in 2012 and completed in 2013. Renovation and furnishing of girls dormitory in Hulo Necessary physical spaces were provided and equipped for education in better conditions for the girl students who went to middle school and high school and needed financial assistance in the town of Hulo. Renovation of Bolnisi Municipality Education and Rehabilitation Center Established in 2009, the center provides preschool therapy and rehabilitation services to mentally handicapped children. Furniture, appliances, and educational materials were provided to the center which served 40 children every academic year. Batumi Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped commissioned to serve 150 persons. Renovation of Batumi Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped The renovation included the complete renewal of electrical works, water and sewer system, heating system, windows, doors, stairs and flooring of the building, and the installation of an elevator serving 4 stories. When the Rehabilitation Center for the Handicapped is commissioned, it will serve 150 beneficiaries. 115 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Viticulture training in Jowzjan and Sar-e Pol provinces Viticulture training of one week was delivered to 20 technical staff working in agriculture departments in Jowzjan and Sar-e Pol provinces and to 25 local farmers. Viticulture training delivered to 25 local farmers in Jowzjan and Sar-e Pol provinces… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 17 medical staff from the Georgian Ministry of Health trained… Training for medical staff 17 medical staff from the Georgian Ministry of Health were given training on their relevant branches at Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital. Scholarship awards The Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities awarded scholarships to 191 Georgian students. 191 Georgian students awarded scholarships… 50 personnel from the Kazakhstan Ministry of Health trained in 4 fields… Kazakhstan Training for Kazakh medical staff Training was provided to the personnel from the Kazakhstan Ministry of Health as follows: 20 personnel on physiology, 10 physicians on neuropathology, 10 physicians on traumatology at Ankara Atatürk Pulmonary Training and Research Hospital; 10 physicians on oncological surgery at Ankara Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital. Training for experts from Prosecution Institute 42 staff members were given training in two periods in March and May on topics including mainly “Combating Extremism and Fundamentalism.” Delivery of 15 ECG devices to health centers in Kazakhstan… Equipment assistance to school for Mentally Handicapped Children in Almaty serving 90 students… 116 Donation of ECG devices to health centers in Aqmola province Ereymentau district 15 Electrocardiography (ECG) devices were delivered to health centers in Aqmola province Ereymentau district. Furnishing of Perzent Orphanage Perzent Children’s Home was built in 2009 in Karasay district of Almaty province to offer a home environment, as a first of its kind, to raise orphans in an atmosphere of love, peace and affection. All equipment and furnishing was provided to the orphanage where 43 orphans were sheltered. Assistance to State Boarding School No.8 for Mentally Handicapped Children. Equipment and materials were provided to the State Boarding School No.8 for Mentally Handicapped Children in Almaty serving 90 students and employing 50 staff members. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Training of vocational and technical trainers To meet the needs of qualified subprofessionals for Kazakhstan, 60 technical trainers from Kazakhstan were trained in 5 branches in the following schools in Istanbul: Besiktas Yildizerten Preschool, Basaksehir Preschool, Bagcilar Technical and Industrial Vocational High School, Zeytinburnu Mehmet İhsan Mermerci Hospitality and Tourism Vocational High School, Uskudar Selimiye Anadolu Agriculture Vocational High School. 60 million USD in concessional loan to Kyrgyzstan… Kyrgyzstan Concessional loan The Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury provided concessional loans of 38,548,000 USD and 22,000,000 USD to Kyrgyzstan in 2013. Assistance to Manas University The Turkish Ministry of National Education covers the costs of academic and administrative staff of Manas University co-founded by Turkey. The university employs 506 academic staff members. Provision of 4 mammography imagery systems to oncology centers in Kyrgyzstan… Drinking water for Karacigac village A water reservoir and a distribution center were built which would supply clean drinking water continuously to Karacigac village of 6,000 population and 12 km away from Bishkek. The facilities would provide clean water for more than 5,000 people in the village and the dormitory for 90 students established by Jash Umut Charity. Provision of digital mammography imagery system Bishkek National Oncology Center and Osh Oncology Center were each provided two digital mammography devices to ensure early diagnosis of female breast cancer. Construction of park and fountain at Uzgen Bursa Yildirim Municipality and the Union of Turkish World Municipalities built a park including a fountain at Uzgen city of Kyrgyzstan. A children’s playground and exercise equipment were donated and installed in the park to share municipal experience. Fast growing tree types (poplar and willow) raising project A training program was delivered by Izmit Research Institute for Poplar and Fast Growing Forest Trees to 8 experts from Kyrgyzstan State Agency of Environmental Protection and Forestry. 117 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 60 technical trainers from Kazakhstan trained… ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 13 Uzbek physicians trained at Demetevler Oncology Hospital… Uzbekistan Establishment of a bone marrow transplant center Under the program of “Cooperation in Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant” initiated in 2008, the first-ever bone marrow transplant center in Uzbekistan was commissioned in 2011 in Tashkent. In 2013, 13 Uzbek physicians received training at Demetevler Oncology Hospital in Ankara. Plastic surgery operations in Uzbekistan In cooperation of Interplast Turkey, TIKA, Uzbekistan Ministry of Health and Uzbekistan Art and Culture Forum Fund Women’s Council, various plastic surgery operations had been undertaken in 2009-2012 to treat patients with various defects and deformations by disease, accidents or birth in Karakalpakistan Republic, Samarkand, Jizzakh, Bukhara, Qashqadaryo, Sirdaryo and Ferghana. In 2013, a group of 16 physicians and medical staff examined 210 children and adults aged 0 to 24 with cleft lips and palates, burn scars and deformation by birth, and performed plastic surgery operations on 90 children in Bukhara. 210 children examined and 90 children received plastic surgery operations in Uzbekistan. Medical training for Uzbek physicians in Turkey A group of 22 pediatricians, neonatologists, maternity specialists and gynecologists working on mother and child health in Uzbekistan received a 28-day training program in Turkey. Donation of a fully-equipped mobile clinic A fully-equipped mobile clinic was donated to operate in Nevai and surrounding provinces; and 11,000 persons in the rural areas underwent health screening. 11,000 persons screened by fullyequipped mobile clinic… Tourism capacity enhancement program for Uzbek officials A delegation from Uzbekistan composed of lieutenant governors in charge of tourism in 15 provinces was given two-phase tourism training in Istanbul, Eskisehir, Bursa and Izmir in cooperation of TIKA and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Uzbek lieutenant governors trained on tourism… 118 Poplar Growing Development Program for Uzbekistan Three Turkish advisors were seconded to Uzbekistan for the Poplar Growing Development Program. Under the Poplar Growing Project for Uzbekistan, 9 Uzbek experts were trained in Izmit Research Institute for Poplar and Fast Growing Forest Trees to provide technical assistance to develop forestry infrastructure. Construction of a 4-story hospital at Muzaffargarh city… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Pakistan The hospital consists of a 4-story block, and has a capacity of 50 beds. It is the most comprehensive health facility in the region with two operating rooms with electronic access control, one morgue unit and a laundry unit, situated on a land of 4,500 m2 including its yard. Construction of Turkish Friendship Dormitory of 72 rooms to accommodate 200 students… 50 women farmers given 6 goats (one of which was for breeding) in Punjab… 30 students received veterinary training at Veterinary Faculty of Seljuk University, Konya… Construction of Turkish Friendship School and Dormitory Under the program of “One School for Each Province in Pakistan,” official contacts were made to request land for school sites in 4 provinces (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Baluchistan). A school building and a dormitory were constructed and furnished in Muzaffargarh. The school will serve 640 students with 32 classrooms of 20 students each at 2 floors. The dormitory has 72 rooms to accommodate at least 200 students. The buildings of school and dormitory are situated on a land of 15,500 m2 with the yard. Breeding of Goat for Reducing Poverty and Strengthening Rural Women In cooperation with Faisalabad Agriculture University, 50 women farmers were selected and each given 6 goats (one of which was for breeding) in Faisalabad and surrounding rural areas. Under the program scheduled for 5 years, the kids born would be delivered to new families (leader farmers). The project aims to create a sort of self-sustained “farmers association” through each farmer delivering two kids to new famers. Also under the program, 30 students from Pakistan received veterinary training at Veterinary Faculty of Seljuk University, Konya. 119 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Turkish Friendship Hospital The infrastructure and landscaping works for the hospital building were officially commenced in 2012 upon site delivery in Muzaffargarh city of Punjab province. The hospital construction was completed; and all medical equipment and furnishing provided. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Construction of Turkey-Sri Lanka Friendship village” in Mannar city… Sri Lanka Construction of Turkey-Sri Lanka Friendship Village Families returning home following the end of conflicts in 2009 in Sri Lanka faced challenging problems of basic housing. A decision was made to found a “TurkeySri Lanka Friendship village” in Mannar city in the northern part of the country to alleviate the housing problems of 22,000 returnee refugees who lived under trees and make-shift shelters. In cooperation with the Office of Housing and Resource Development (OHRD), the construction of 100 housing units was started. The friendship village would also have clean water. In addition, computers were provided by Turkey as needed for the National Youth Services Council delivering courses of vocational skills in Mannar. Provision of a minibus to Sanatorium for Children with Hearth Diseases… Tajikistan Assistance to Sanatorium for Children with Hearth Diseases Modern medical equipment and materials were provided to replace the obsolete medical instruments in the physiotherapy department of the Sanatorium for Children with Rheumatoid Hearth Diseases of Tajikistan Ministry of Health to offer modern healthcare services of better quality. Further, a minibus was provided as a shuttle vehicle to transport patients. Furnishing of Children’s Oncology Center in Tajikistan The renovation was completed for a dilapidated building on the campus of Dushanbe Oncology Center to establish a “Children’s Oncology Center” and necessary medical equipment and materials were provided. Preservation of genetic purity of Akhal-teke horses… Turkmenistan Preservation of genetic purity of Akhal-teke horses Turkmenistan is a unique country to have a Ministry for horses renowned in the world as Akhal-teke. The State Association for Turkmen Horses is a Ministry established to promote Akhal-teke horses in the world, and ensure the continuity of their genes. As the first and second stages of the project, 5 jockeys and 5 horse breeders were trained in 2013 in Turkey. DNA tests were provided as consumables to the Molecular Genetics Laboratory which would help Akhalteke breed be registered. In addition, 4 veterinarians were trained to obtain certification for Akhal-teke horses to compete in international contests. The training include international veterinary rules and procedures to move Akhal-teke horse in and out of the country; further training would be held in 2014 both in Turkey and Turkmenistan. 120 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Training provided to Turkmen staff of 49 in Antalya, Turkey; and 461 at Avaza… Development of tourism in Turkmenistan Turkey has been providing tourism training since the early 2000’s to make Avaza a tourism resort on the coast of Caspian Sea, attract more investments in the region, and enhance vocational skills of employees in the hotels. In 2013, 49 persons were trained in Antalya, Turkey; and 461 at Avaza. Bangladesh 4 tractors and various agricultural equipment donated to Myanmar… Equipment assistance to Bangladesh Ministry of Education Equipment was provided to a classroom for training of trainers under the Bangladeshi Ministry of Education. Establishment of a center for training of trainers Equipment was donated to the Textile Training Center of the Bangladeshi Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment. Myanmar Donation of agricultural equipment Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Myanmar derives 65% of her national income from agriculture as well as a similar rate of employment in the agriculture sector. Four tractors and various agricultural machines were donated to Myanmar Ministry of Agriculture to assist rural development in this country of agriculture as well as agricultural mechanization. 121 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY International Conference on Silk Road The International Conference on Great Silk Road Diplomacy: From History to the Future was held in Ashkhabad in cooperation with the International Relations Institute of Turkmenistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the origins, effects and long term possibilities of the diplomacy on the historic Silk Road with 51 foreign participants from 22 countries and 550 Turkmen citizens. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 12 experts trained in Ulanbator under the Mongolian Livestock National Program… FAR EAST Mongolia Assistance to livestock sector in Mongolia Under the Mongolian Livestock National Program started in 2012, 12 experts were given training on “registration of animals” and “halal slaughtering”. Water supply to central district municipalities of Ulanbator Most people in Songinohairhan, Suhbaatar, Bayanzurh, Baganuur, Bagahangai and Nalayh municipalities of Ulanbator Metropolitan Municipality lived in tent neighborhoods far from the center, facing serious shortages of clean drinking water. 4 water wells were drilled and 2 reservoirs built at those localities to alleviate the water problem. Cambodia Assistance to Cambodia Ministry of Education and National Police In the context of assistance to Least Developed Countries, technical equipment assistance was delivered including computers, printers and uninterrupted power supplies to Cambodia Ministry of Education and National Police. A total of 80 computers were donated to the schools of the Ministry of Education, and the general headquarters and 24 offices of the National Police. 4 water wells drilled and 2 reservoirs built in Ulanbator. 80 computers donated to Cambodia… 122 Laos Donation of medical equipment to Mittaphab Hospital Four pieces of medical equipment including imagery and diagnostic devices was donated to the cardiology department of Mittaphab Hospital in the capital Vientiane; and 2 specialists were seconded for 5 days. 25 experts trained on competition law… Indonesia Entrepreneurship Training Project with Indonesia In cooperation of KOSGEB and TIKA, one week training was delivered in Turkey to 20 Indonesian experts and entrepreneurs. Donation of 80 computers to 45 schools in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao… Training for Indonesian judges and prosecutors The Turkish Justice Academy delivered a training program in Ankara and Istanbul to 11 Indonesian judges in the first round, and to 10 Indonesian prosecutors in the second round. Philippines Provision of computers to schools in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao 80 computers were delivered to 45 schools in 5 provinces and 2 cities in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to improve educational conditions. Provision of tablet computers to Philippines Ministry of Education 40 tablet computers of high resolution were delivered to Philippines Ministry of Education which would be instrumental in digitizing and recovering paper archives of schools hit by Typhoon Haiyan. Food aid of 55 tons delivered to Ormoc region… Emergency food aid to Ormoc Food aid of 55 tons consisting of 50 tons of rice and 100 food packages was delivered to Ormoc region hit Typhoon Haiyan, which would give some relief to 25,000 victims. 123 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Training on competition law Upon the request of the Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), a training program was delivered to 25 Indonesian experts in the context of training on competition law for OIC member states. 20 Indonesian experts trained on entrepreneurship… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Donation of sea ambulances to Solomon Islands… OCEANIA Electronic equipment provided to the school built by “Samoa Victims Support Group”… Samoa Assistance to Samoa Victims Support Group Electronic equipment was provided to the school built by “Samoa Victims Support Group” to educate and integrate children who suffered violence and sexual abuse. Solomon Islands Donation of sea ambulances to Solomon Islands Four motorboats were delivered to the Ministry of Health for transport of patients and physicians between local hospitals and health stations on the islands. AMERICAS Renovation and furnishing provided to a classroom and an administrative room in Havana University… 6 Cuban experts received 4-week training on solar thermal systems… 124 Cuba Cooperation with Havana University By an initiative of Latin America Studies Research and Application Center (LAMER) of Ankara University, a protocol was signed between TIKA and Havana University in 2011 through which renovation and furnishing were provided to a classroom and an administrative room in Havana University in 2013. Program for Capacity Building for Solar Energy Laboratories Under the “Program for Capacity Building for Solar Energy Laboratories,” 6 Cuban experts received 4-week training on solar thermal systems in the Solar Energy Institute of Aegean University in Turkey. Agricultural equipment and light trucks provided to 5,000 farmers in Guatemala… Medical equipment assistance to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital… Colombia Visit of Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation The Director and delegation of the Colombian Presidential Agency of International Cooperation (APC), in charge of Colombia’s international development cooperation, visited and exchanged views with various Turkish agencies including KOSGEB, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and GAP Administration. Peru, Bolivia and Guatemala Agricultural equipment assistance to farmers in Peru, Bolivia and Guatemala In order to enable farmers to have higher yields through modern agricultural equipment and higher living standards; agricultural equipment and light trucks were provided to 5,000 farmers in Guatemala for coffee harvest and distribution; 450 women dairy farmers in Peru were provided with a feed mill to grind hay, oats and other feedstuff; veterinary kits and technical assistance; and agricultural equipment was provided to 625 kinoa farmers in Bolivia to increase efficiency. Belize Medical equipment assistance to Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital The Office of Special Envoy for Women and Children held by Ms. Kim Simplis Barrow, wife of Prime Minister of Belize, intended to establish a pediatric intensive care unit at Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Medical equipment was provided to the unit scheduled for completion in 2014. Saint Lucia Donation of an ambulance to St. Lucia Fire Department One ambulance was donated to the Fire Department of Saint Lucia, a member state of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Medical equipment assistance to pediatric department of El Pino Hospital, Chile… Chile Medical equipment assistance to pediatric department of Santiago El Pino Hospital Various medical equipment including endoscopy cleansing and disinfecting device, ECG defibrillator, automatic external defibrillator, ECG device etc. were provided to the pediatric department of El Pino Hospital in the capital Santiago; as well as contribution made to the furnishing of the hospital. 125 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Agricultural equipment provided to 625 kinoa farmers in Bolivia… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Construction of 4-story Culture Center in Rio de Janeiro… Establishment of computer classroom to Turkish Republic Primary School… Brazil Construction of Rio de Janeiro Culture Center Assistance was given to the construction of mess hall, staff housing, external surface and roofing works for the 4-story Culture Center under construction since 2007 in Rio de Janerio. Global Network Meeting of Academies of Science Two experts from the Turkish Academy of Sciences participated in the “Global Network Meeting of Academies of Science” to exchange knowledge and experience in Brazil. Mexico Computer classroom to Turkish Republic Primary School Equipment assistance was provided and a computer classroom was established for the Turkish Republic Primary School which was so named on account of the love for Turkey. Assistance to Children of Hope Primary School, Haiti… 126 Development Assistance Workshop TIKA’s experts as well as colleagues from Brazil, Chile, Germany and Spain participated in the Development Assistance Workshop to provide assistance to the development assistance reporting by the Mexican Development Assistance Agency (AMEXCID). Haiti Assistance to Children of Hope Primary School Financial assistance was provided by the Turkish Religious Foundation to the Children of Hope Primary School in Haiti for the academic year 2013-2014. Countries with per capita income lower than 900 USD are classified as LDC. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY 2.C. ASSISTANCE TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES 48 countries in the world qualify as LDC. A large majority of LDCs are 34 African countries, with the rest distributed as 9 in Asia, 4 in the Pacific region and 1 in the Americas. The total population of 880 million of all LDCs represents 12.5% of the global population. Further, 400 million people in LDCs live under extreme poverty. The following is the 2013 list of Least Developed Countries published by the United Nations. TABLE 10: LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (2013) As of the end of 2003, Samoa graduated but South Sudan was added. 400 million people in LDCs live under extreme poverty. Afghanistan Liberia Angola Madagascar Bangladesh Malawi Benin Mali Bhutan Mauritania Burkina Faso Mozambique Burundi Myanmar Djibouti Nepal Chad Niger Democratic Republic of Congo Central African Republic Timor L’este Rwanda Equatorial Guinea Sao Tome and Principe Eritrea Senegal Ethiopia Sierra Leone Gambia Solomon Islands Guinea Somalia Guinea-Bissau Sudan South Sudan Tanzania Haiti Togo Cambodia Tuvalu Kiribati Uganda Comoros Islands Vanuatu Laos Yemen Lesotho Zambia 127 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is a definition introduced by the United Nations in 1971. The definition refers to a country which has fundamental structural challenges to development. To qualify as an LDC, a country should be poor in human assets, economically vulnerable and, as the most important criterion, have low per capita income. Accordingly, countries with a three-year average of per capita income lower than 900 USD are classified as LDC. The number of LDCs rose to 50 upon the inclusion of Senegal in 2000 and of Timor L’este in 2003. Then, Cape Verde graduated in 2007 and Maldives in 2011. As of the end of 2003, Samoa graduated but South Sudan was added, making again a list of 48 countries. ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY Assistance to LDCs 337.27 million USD in 2012 and 286.31 million USD in 2013…. The Fourth United Nations Conference on LDCs, the first of which was held in 1981, was held in 2011 in Istanbul where the Istanbul Action Programme was adopted elaborating the actions by 2020 both in the relevant countries and in the international arena for the development of LDCs. Covering all sectors ranging from trade to industry, from tourism to education and health, the Istanbul Action Programme focuses on sustainable economic development, development of human and productive capacity, reducing economic vulnerability and good governance at all levels which are in line with the structural transformation goals of LDCs. Stipulating 47 objectives and 246 actions for 48 LDCs of approximately 1 billion population, the priority goal of the Programme is to eradicate poverty in these countries. The Turkish Prime Minister announced a comprehensive Economic and Technical Cooperation Package for LDCs in the Conference, including an annual commitment of 200 million USD for economic and technical cooperation programmes and projects for LDCs starting from 2012. Acting accordingly, Turkey exceeded her commitments, devoting 337.27 million USD in 2012 and 286.31 million USD in 2013 to implement programmes and projects for LDCs. As in 2012, Somalia received the largest share of assistance to African countries in 2013, whereas Afghanistan did so for Asian countries. The following is a breakdown of Turkish assistance to LDCs. Turkey committed 200 million USD annually to assist LDCs… TABLE 11: TURKISH ASSISTANCE TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (2013, MILLION USD) Least Developed Countries Turkey fulfilled her 2011 commitment of 200 million USD annually three years in a row. 128 Somalia Niger Sudan Mali Senegal Mauritania Ethiopia Eritrea Uganda Democratic Republic of Congo Djibouti Other African countries Africa Total Afghanistan Myanmar Yemen Bangladesh Other Asian Countries Asia Total Americas Total Oceania Total LDCs TOTAL ODA (million USD) 115.74 9.62 6.34 6.10 5.06 4.65 2.98 2.20 1.72 1.46 1.40 12.20 169.47 89.73 14.60 7.81 3.01 0.64 115.77 0.68 0.39 286.31 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY CHART 29: TURKISH ASSISTANCE TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (2008-2013, million USD) ASSISTANCE BY REGION AND COUNTRY TURKEY HAVE SINCE 2011 EXCEEDED HER COMMITMENTS TO LDCs IN ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMMES AND PROJECTS. 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 286.31 337.27 279.81 156.55 108.20 171.70 1,339.84 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDCs) SINCE 2008 HAVE EXCEEDED 1.3 BILLION USD. 2013 TOTAL 129 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 3. TURKISH OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY AGENCY 3,156 Turkish public entities delivered 3,156 million USD in bilateral assistance in 2013. 130 151 Turkish public entities delivered 151 million USD in multilateral assistance in 2013. 120 TIKA expanded its operational geography every year to deliver assistance to 120 countries through 36 Programme Coordination Offices (PCOs). TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 The Undersecretariat of Treasury contributed 109 million USD to international organizations. a) Turkish Public Entities Engaged in Multilateral Assistance The Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury was the leading agency of multilateral assistance in 2013 dispensing 109.86 million USD, immediately followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at 25.67 million USD. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES 0.4 MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND WATER AFFAIRS MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT 0.7 3.6 MINISTRY OF HEALTH MINISTRY OF FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS 6.13 5.96 25.67 109.86 UNDERSECRETARIAT OF TREASURY b) Turkish Public Entities Engaged in Bilateral Assistance 17.93 AHMET YESEVI UNIVERSITY 18.51 MINISTRY OF NATIONAL EDUCATION 39.65 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION 39.68 MANAS UNIVERSITY 41.28 TURKISH GRAIN BOARD 43.59 TURKISH ARMED FORCES 75.80 HIGHER EDUCATION LOANS AND DORMS AGENCY 94.09 TURKISH NATIONAL POLICE PRESIDENCY OF TURKS LIVING ABROAD AND RELATIVE COMMUNITIES TIKA MINISTRY OF HEALTH 149.58 292.87 549.19 OFFICE FOR COORDINATING SYRIAN GUEST AFFAIRS 432.52 565.41 UNDERSECRETARIAT OF TREASURY 613.09 CHART 31: ASSISTANCE BY TURKISH PUBLIC ENTITIES (2013, million USD) AFAD The Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) delivered 613 million USD in official development assistance. 131 2013 ACTIVITIES CHART 30: PAYMENTS BY TURKISH PUBLIC ENTITIES TO INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (2013, million USD) ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 AFAD manages and coordinates pre-disaster preparations and alleviation, disaster response and post-disaster rehabilitation efforts. Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) • The General Directorates of Civil Defense and Disaster Affairs were merged and reorganized in 2009 as the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency under the Prime Ministry. It manages and coordinates pre-disaster preparations and alleviation, disaster response and post-disaster rehabilitation efforts. • AFAD’s particular efforts in 2013 included the nationwide coordination and funding of the camps established for the Syrian guests, as detailed in the Humanitarian Aid section. • AFAD also funded projects in Somalia, delivered emergency and humanitarian aid to Philippines in the aftermath of typhoon and Myanmar on the occasion of human drama to alleviate human suffering. The Undersecretariat of Treasury provides training on public debt management, exchange, cash management etc. Undersecretariat of Treasury • Financing to Egypt and Kyrgyzstan public investment projects (concessional loans) • Cash aid to Kyrgyzstan • Workshop on single treasury account for Sudan • Workshops on foreign exchange regime practices and OECD Liberalization Codes for Moldova and Kazakhstan • Strengthening the Public Debt and Risk Management project for Indonesia • Public Debt and Risk Management Capacity Building program for Nigeria • Public Debt and Risk Management Capacity Building program for the South African Treasury • Cash management training to the personnel of Mongolia Ministry of Finance. The Undersecretariat of Treasury also handled the payment of membership fees and contributions to the following international funds, programmes and organizations: The Undersecretariat of Treasury is the only public entity that contributes to the World Bank Group. 132 • IMF-PRGT-International Monetary Fund-Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust • Afr.DB-African Development Bank • Afr.DF-African Development Fund • BSTDB-Black Sea Trade and Development Bank • AsDB-Asian Development Bank-Equity Capital and Asian Development Fund • AsDF-Asian Development Fund • IDA-International Development Association • GEF-Global Environment Fund • IBRD-International Bank of Reconstruction and Development • Regional Housing Programme (the Housing Programme Fund established in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro in the framework of the Council of Europe Development Bank) • Replacement of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant sarcophagus (contribution to the Fund coordinated by EBRD) • Transition Fund in the framework of the World Bank to support economic transformation of Deauville Cooperation countries, with beneficiaries as Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, Yemen and Tunisia. • Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Programme of OECD, a most comprehensive regional cooperation programme of the organization. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Office for Coordinating Syrian Guest Affairs is an umbrella structure that coordinates efforts of public entities for Syrian guests. Office for Coordinating Syrian Guest Affairs Turkey continued to implement her “open-door policy” for Syrians who have left their country to enter the Turkish territory since April 2011 following the onset of civil unrest. Thousands of Syrian guests entered the Turkish territory. In an extraordinary situation where all Turkish public agencies were mobilized; governorships, municipalities, AFAD, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Turkish Armed Forces, Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, TOKI, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Family and Social Policies, Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Department of Religious Affairs and Turkish Red Crescent devoted a large part of resources in their relevant provincial organizations; and Turkish personnel worked selflessly around the clock. Eventually, the assistance mediated or provided by our various entities was aggregated under the “Office for Coordinating Syrian Guest Affairs.” Details of the relevant efforts are given in the Humanitarian Aid section. Free treatment in Turkey for 86 patients from Sudan and 25 patients from Yemen; 398 physicians from 16 countries trained… Ministry of Health • Healthcare for Syrian guests in Turkey (see the Humanitarian Aid section) • Theoretical and practical training was provided in various hospitals in Turkey to 398 physicians in their relevant branches in the following breakdown by country: Afghanistan 15, Sudan 12, Uzbekistan 58, Kazakhstan 50, Georgia 17, Azerbaijan 102, Mauritania 21, Djibouti 68, Palestine 5, Mali 6, Cameroon 6, Iraq 1, Guinea 11, Tajikistan 5, Niger 10 and Kosovo 11. • Patients were treated free of charge in Turkey under protocols of health cooperation in the following breakdown by country: Afghanistan 262, Albanian 100, Azerbaijan 11, Kosovo 92, Sudan 86 and Yemen 25. • In the context of health weeks, 286 persons were operated, 1,048 persons were examined and 99 persons underwent ultrasonographic examination. • In Joint Health Weeks held in Moldova, Djibouti, Somalia and Kosovo, treatment and medical examination services were provided to 1,334 persons. Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Established in 1992 to coordinate the Turkish development cooperation efforts, TIKA was reorganized by the Decree-Law No. 656 of 24 October 2011 to develop economic, commercial, technical, social, cultural and educational relations through projects, programmes and activities with designated states and communities, carry out contributions, assistance, and related processes and perform other tasks as prescribed by the laws. TIKA coordinates Turkey’s development assistance action. Operating in 20 countries by 2002, TIKA steadily expanded its operational geography to deliver assistance to 120 countries in 2013, with Programme Coordination Offices (PCOs) established in 36 countries (see Annex 3 for PCO contact information). 133 2013 ACTIVITIES 286 persons operated, 1,048 persons examined in the context of health weeks… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Many joint projects with NGOs and international organizations authored by TIKA… Engaging in sectors of education, health, agriculture, transport, tourism, water and sanitation, administrative and civil infrastructure, vocational training and social services, TIKA implements many joint projects with NGOs and international organizations. In addition, it plays a leading role in the restoration of cultural heritage in other countries, coordination of Turkish cooperation with Least Developed Countries as well as the drafting of International Assistance and Development Strategy and the Law on Foreign Assistance. TIKA itself executes the assistance in the category of technical cooperation and programme assistance, while coordinating the assistance by other Turkish public entities; and compiles and reports assistance data to the public, both local and international. TIKA’s Annual Report 2013 describes the annual activities in 2013 during which TIKA implemented more than 1,800 projects. 14,507 international students awarded scholarships by Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities… 2,680 police officers trained by Turkish National Police… 134 Presidency of Turks Living Abroad and Relative Communities • Turkish Scholarships: 14,507 international students from 116 ODA recipients were awarded scholarship for education in Turkey. In addition, 410 international students from other communities received training in Turkey. The needs of international students were covered including scholarship, stipend, residence, dormitory, health insurance, language course fees, air travel to/from Turkey. • Graduation ceremonies were organized in 2013 for students from Tajikistan and Tanzania. • Assistance was provided to international conferences, symposia and various social and cultural events in 2013, namely in Argentina, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Macedonia, Ukraine and Jordan. • 191,500 course books were provided to students in Sub-Saharan African countries. • Assistance to NGOs: Assistance is provided to projects implemented by NGOs in other countries. In 2013 a total of 9 projects were assisted including educational projects in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Congo and Serbia; and research projects in Palestine, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Ministry of Interior (National Police) • The Turkish National Police engages in projects and provides in-service practical training to national police organizations to develop common awareness in fighting crimes and ensure unity in the terminologies of police organizations. The following table is a summary of projects by the Turkish National Police in 2013. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Kosovo, Libya and Azerbaijan were the largest beneficiaries of police training. TABLE 12: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES BY TURKISH NATIONAL POLICE (2013) Advisors Assigned Police Officers Trained 13 75 204 1 2 16 16 56 257 Bosnia-Herzegovina 2 10 40 Côte d’Ivoire 1 4 12 Palestine 3 12 48 Guinea 1 5 100 Haiti 2 8 20 Montenegro 4 31 62 Qatar 2 4 8 Kazakhstan 10 28 146 Kyrgyzstan 7 20 108 Afghanistan Police Vocational Training Center at Sivas, Turkey provides basic police training of 6 months to a total of 500 Afghan police officers for 5 years. Albania Azerbaijan Kosovo 41 81 527 Libya 18 47 341 Macedonia 12 31 182 Maldives 3 8 32 Mali 2 8 37 Mongolia 2 6 32 Nigeria 1 2 12 Central Asia Regional 4 13 92 Pakistan 3 10 56 Sudan 1 1 2 Tajikistan 4 14 51 Tunisia 4 14 112 Turkmenistan 9 34 183 166 524 2,680 Total • The Police Vocational Training Center at Sivas, Turkey provides basic police training of 6 months to a total of 500 Afghan police officers in 5 years in order to build capacity for Afghanistan National Police. The third round of training was delivered in 2013. 135 2013 ACTIVITIES Number of Projects Country 24 countries benefited from police training programs. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 The Higher Education Loans and Dorms Agency provides accommodation and pays for subsistence and other expenses of students with scholarships. Higher Education Loans and Dorms Agency • The Agency provides accommodation and pays for subsistence and other expenses of students with scholarships from Turkic Republics and Turkic and Relative Communities. 355 personnel from 32 countries trained by the Turkish Armed Forces… Turkish Armed Forces • 355 personnel from 32 countries received training in the Partnership for Peace Training Center. • Training assistance was provided to the armed forces of 22 countries, with 2,380 personnel trained. • 126 advisors were seconded to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to train the military personnel of friendly and allied countries. • In Afghanistan, 566 persons were trained in vocational skills courses; cultural tours were organized for 7 teachers and 26 students. • 614 received language training in the courses in Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Mongolia. • In Kosovo, repair and maintenance were done for 4 schools as well as educational material and equipment provided; and cultural tours were organized for 5 teachers and 40 students. • In Bosnia-Herzegovina, school and society buildings were repaired and serviced; cultural tours were organized for 9 teachers and 61 students; and various aid packages were delivered. Training assistance provided to the armed forces of 22 countries, with 2,380 personnel trained. Turkish Grain Board donated 45,000 tons of flour to Syria and Somalia… Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University has an enrolment of 4,000 students. 136 Turkish Grain Board • The Board delivered Turkish bread flour donations to Syria 35,000 tons; and Somalia 10,000 tons. Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, as the joint university of Turkish and Kyrgyz Republics, commenced educational activities in the academic year 1997-1998 in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek. • In the academic year 2012-2013 as at the end of Spring Semester, Manas University boasted 4,000 students in its 9 faculties, 4 colleges and 1 vocational college. • Fielding more than 2,500 graduates in its 17th anniversary, it had academicians from Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and other countries, namely 50 full professors, 82 associate professors and 25 assistant professors. • It is an autonomous university in the same status as Turkish universities under the Council of Higher Education. Tuition is free, and students enjoy needs-based “Support Scholarship” as well as “Academic Achievement Scholarship”. Course books are too provided by the University. Languages of instruction are Turkish and Kyrgyz, with English and Russian being taught as secondary languages. • The University also provides dormitory accommodation to 1,326 students corresponding to about 30% of the enrolment, making it top university in Kyrgyzstan, ahead of many universities in Turkey and in the world. • Growing through the regular annual appropriations from the Turkish government, Manas University retained its place among the top agencies delivering Turkish development assistance. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 TOKI started the project for a medical nursing school with 40 classrooms… Housing Development Administration (TOKI) TOKI is charged with meeting the housing needs of an increasing Turkish population, conducting studies to establish rules and regulations applicable to housing constructors, and developing industrial construction methods and materials compatible with the local conditions. TOKI shares Turkey’s experience in housing industry with other countries, and engages in many projects including primarily housing construction. To that end, it engaged in the following actions in 2013: Ministry of National Education seconded 1,642 teachers to 13 countries. Ahmet Yesevi University has an enrolment of 16,000 students. • Pakistan: TOKI continued its projects of constructing 4,620 housing units, 8 schools, 12 trade centers, 3 sports halls, 2 health stations, 6 mosques, 6 social facilities in Fazilpur, Jampur and Muzaffargarh of Punjab province, Dera Allah Yar district of Baluchistan province, and Shikarpur district of Sindh province. • Somalia: It started the project for a medical nursing school with 40 classrooms. • Mauritania: It provided assistance to two ministerial buildings that the government intended to construct. • For Syrian guests: It built 3,232 disaster container structures and social facilities (4 schools, 2 mosques, 5 administrative office buildings, 1 health station, 4 social facilities, 1 gate building, 1 press center, 2 depots, 1 shop) at Besiriye village of Elbeyli, Kilis; and 2,000 disaster container structures and social facilities (2 schools, 2 mosques and fountains, 1 health station, 4 social facilities, 1 press center, 2 depots, 1 shop) at Fatih village of Malatya. Ministry of National Education • 1,642 teachers were seconded for one year to Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Libya, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Georgia, Lebanon, Iran and Moldova. • 69 instructors were seconded to Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Jordan, Pakistan, Georgia, Iran, Tunisia and Moldova. • Course books were supplied to schools outside Turkey. Ahmet Yesevi University Hodja Ahmet Yesevi International Kazakh-Turkish University is a joint state university of autonomous status. Having admitted first students for the academic year 1994-1995, the University serves 16,000 students and boasts academic cadres over 1,100. • Scholarships were awarded to students of arts community composed of highly achieving students coming to Turkish universities for undergraduate or graduate education. • Turkish academicians and administrative staff were assigned. • Assistance was provided to the University’s Turkistan Distance Learning Faculty for its instructional activities involving 5,000 students and provision of technical infrastructure and equipment. • The construction that started in 2012 of a central library of 400,000 books at Turkistan campus was completed; renovation was made for the building of Eurasia Research Institute in Almaty; and medical equipment was provided to the Medical School Hospital. 137 2013 ACTIVITIES TOKI continued its projects of constructing 4,620 housing units, 8 schools, 12 trade centers, 3 sports halls, 2 health stations, 6 mosques, 6 social facilities in Pakistan… ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Cash aid to the African Union’s Somalia Peacekeeping Force in the context of peace-building… • Study visits to Turkish universities under a protocol were financed to build up knowledge and experience of students and staff of the university. • Assistance was provided for participation in the international conferences and seminars organized by the university and those in other countries. Ministry of Foreign Affairs • Cash aid was provided to the African Union’s Somalia Peacekeeping Force in the context of peace-building. • Under the “Foreign Young Diplomats Training Programme” implemented annually since 2005, 3-week vocational training was delivered to diplomats from the following regions: Europe 22, Asia 10, Africa 36 and Middle East 10. • In addition, 1-week vocational training was delivered in 2013 to 78 diplomats from the following 9 countries: Serbia 7, Kosovo 5, Libya 9, Yemen 10, South Sudan 9, China 10, Zambia 8, Moldova 10 and Mali 10. • One-month internship training was provided to 2 diplomats from Mauritania. • The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also handled the payment of membership fees and contributions to the international organizations: Vocational training to 50 diplomats from Middle East and Africa, and 22 diplomats from the Balkan countries… 138 - UNWOMEN- United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UNHCR-United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights - UNVFVT-United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture - UN Youth Fund - UNVFD-United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability - UN Fund for Senior Citizens - UN Contemporary Forms of Slavery-Voluntary Contributions Fund - CDF-CARICOM Development Fund - RCC-Regional Cooperation Council - Office of the High Representative for Bosnia-Herzegovina - ICMP-International Commission on Missing Persons - AU-African Union (excluding peacekeeping operations) - UNAIDS-Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS - UNITAR-United Nations Training and Research Institute - UNRWA-United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - UNDEF-United Nations Democracy Fund - United Nations University - IFRCRCS-International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - WHO-CVCA-World Health Organisation - core voluntary contributions account - WFP-World Food Programme - UNDP-United Nations Development Programme - OECD-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - UNIDO-United Nations Industrial Development Organisation - BSEC-Organisation of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation - UNFPA-United Nations Population Fund - World Customs Organisation Fellowship Programme - UNIDO-United Nations Industrial Development Organisation - Sustainable Development Commission Support Fund - UNODC-United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Assessed National Contribution to the United Nations Core Budget - UNPKO-United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES 171 participants in the Foreign Young Diplomats Training Programme. 2013 ACTIVITIES Ministry of Development • Delivery of development training to 4 officials of the Northern Iraq Regional Government. • Consultative Meeting on European and Central Asian Perspectives on post2015 Development Agenda. General Directorate of Highways • Control engineering services were provided in the context of restoration works for Mehmed Pasha Sokolovic (Drina) Bridge. MTA-JICA 3rd Country Training Program with 58 participants. 24 experts trained by TSE… 175 experts from 27 countries trained on taxation by the Revenue Administration… TUBITAK’s scholarship program for foreign students from 25 countries at master’s and doctoral level. Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) • MTA-JICA 3rd Country Training Program with 58 participants. Turkish Standards Institute • In the context of TS/EN/ISO 50001 Information Meeting, 24 experts were trained from Uzbekistan, Tataristan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgia. Information and Communications Technologies Authority (ICTA) • International Seminar on Spectrum Regulations with participation of 27 experts from 15 countries. • International Seminar on Information Technologies Regulations with 35 experts from 18 countries. • 9 experts from Tunisia and Mauritania participated in the training program where Turkish experience in telecommunications regulations were shared under the South-South Knowledge Exchange (SSKE) Trust Fund in cooperation with the World Bank. • Training was delivered to 4 experts from Tunisia and 2 experts from Sudan. Revenue Administration • Training programs at OECD Ankara Multilateral Tax Center: 194 Turkish advisors provided training to 175 experts from 27 countries. TUBITAK • Scholarship program is implemented for foreign students from 25 countries at master’s and doctoral level. • The project for Time Distribution System Device Manufacture and Installation was implemented for the Standardization and Metrology Center of Kyrgyzstan Ministry of Economy and Anti-Trust Policies. • TUBITAK delivered training to experts from the Metrology Unit of Kosovo Ministry of Trade and Industry. 139 ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 27 experts trained on capital market regulations by the Capital Markets Board… Capital Markets Board • A total of 27 experts from Uzbekistan, Kosovo and Turkmenistan participated in the seminar on training and experience sharing on Turkish capital markets structure and regulations. Postgraduate scholarship to 28 students by the Turkish Language Institute… Turkish Language Institute • Educational assistance to 16 doctoral students from 6 countries with Iran 9, China 2, Kyrgyzstan 2, and 1 each of Azerbaijan, Iraq and Kosovo. • Support for 12 master’s students from 8 countries. 6 experts seconded by the State Meteorology Affairs to Kabul Airport, Afghanistan. State Meteorology Affairs • 6 experts were seconded for 1080 days to Kabul Airport, Afghanistan. • The course on Fundamentals of International Calibration was delivered to 13 participants from 12 countries. KOSGEB • 106 experts from 10 countries were trained under the Capacity Development Program. 43 water wells in Niger, and 36 in Mali drilled by DSI… 32 experts from Afghanistan, 10 from Senegal and 5 from Yemen trained by TRT… 140 State Hydraulic Works (DSI) • Niger Water Well Project, 7th Stage (Maradi): 43 wells drilled; 16-person drilling team assigned to Niger for 80 days. • Somaliland region, Somalia: 3 wells drilled; 18-person drilling team assigned for 72 days. • Mali: 36 wells drilled. • Djibouti: Failed drilling machines were repaired to resume works. • A total of 25 experts were trained in Niger, Pakistan, Burkina Faso, Morocco and Kosovo. Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) TRT broadcasts news and programs in 35 languages and dialects including Turkish adhering to the principles of honest and impartial journalism through its short wave transmitters, satellite and Internet. The Voice of Turkey Radio reaches listeners all around the world. TRT’s particular engagements in 2013 in the context of development assistance were as follows: • Technical infrastructure was strengthened for Niger Public Television. • 32 experts from Afghanistan were trained on news making, stage design, and use of TV studio digital equipment. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION 2013 ACTIVITIES • 10 persons from Senegal were trained on post production, graphics, camera and lighting. • 5 persons from Yemen were trained on various topics. Experts from 3 countries trained by the Central Bank… Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) • In cooperation with TIKA, statistical experts of 5 countries were trained: - 20 experts working in Niger Statistical Institute were trained in two phases. - Under the Memorandum of Understanding” of 27 February 2013 between TURKSTAT and Mongolia Statistics Office, four study visits were organized for Mongolian experts to TURKSTAT. Two training programs on “gender statistics and labor market; sampling design for household and business surveys” were delivered by TURKSTAT experts in Mongolia. - Under the Memorandum of Understanding” of 15 March 2013 between TURKSTAT and Tunisian National Institute of Statistics, 5 experts from Tunisia paid a study visit to TURKSTAT. In addition; TURKSTAT seconded 2 experts on 6-10 May 2013 and 3 experts on 20-24 May 2013 to provide training on site. - TURKSTAT delivered a two-phase training program to experts from the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics. - Assistance was provided to Tajikistan Presidential Statistics Office to strengthen infrastructure. • Under the program implemented by SESRIC, experts from TURKSTAT were seconded to the statistical offices of Indonesia and Iran. Turkish Republic Central Bank • Training program delivered to 5 personnel of Azerbaijan Central Bank in Ankara and Istanbul. • Training program delivered to 5 personnel of Kazakhstan National Bank. • 2 advisors were seconded to Kyrgyzstan National Bank. Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality • Feasibility study conducted for solid waste management of Sana, Yemen. • Healthcare supplies delivered to Syrian asylum seekers. • In cooperation with SESRIC, 35 trainers from Azerbaijan, Egypt, Guinea, Cameroon and Senegal were trained on 5 programs. Istanbul-Gungoren Municipality • Bosnia-Herzegovina Vocational Skills Program: Educational assistance was provided to 120 persons in courses of Turkish, jewelry design, aluminum relief, wood painting etc. • One advisor and one marble artist were assigned for 8 days for the festival in Bosnia-Herzegovina; and aid was provided including clothing (2,000 pieces), stationery, vinyl poster, and hand instruments. Konya Metropolitan Municipality • Sarajevo Mawlawi Lodge was furnished and an elevator installed. • Funds were transferred to the Department of Religious Affairs for assistance to Palestinian families. 141 2013 ACTIVITIES Statisticians from 5 countries trained by TURKSTAT… ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 4. OECD DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 BY DONOR COUNTRY 134.8 OECD-DAC countries provided a total of 134.8 billion USD in net official development assistance. 142 6.1% Official development assistance by OECD-DAC countries increased by 6.1% in real terms. 30 Bilateral ODA to the Least Developed Countries rose by 12.3% in real terms to about USD 30 billion. 134.8 billion USD in official development assistance by OECDDAC countries… TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR 4.A. OVERALL ASSESSMENT Total grants rose 7.7% in real terms… Aid to the African continent at USD 28.9 billion… Bilateral ODA to the Least Developed Countries rose by 12.3% in real terms to about USD 30 billion. While donors’ real ODA increased, OECD took note of a trend of a falling share of aid going to the neediest sub-Saharan African countries. Aid to the African continent fell by 5.6% to USD 28.9 billion. “It is heartening to see governments increasing their development aid budgets again, despite the financial constraints they are currently facing. However, assistance to some of the neediest countries continues to fall, which is a serious concern” said OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría. • According to 2013 preliminary data, net ODA from DAC countries stood at 134.8 billion USD, corresponding to 0.3% of Gross National Income. Development aid rose by 6.1% in real terms in 2013 compared to 2012. • Aid to developing countries grew steadily from 1997 to a first peak in 2010. It fell in 2011 and 2012 as many governments took austerity measures and trimmed aid budgets. The rebound in aid budgets in 2013 meant that even excluding the five countries that joined the DAC in 2013 (Czech Republic, Iceland, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia), 2013 DAC ODA was still at an all-time high. • Within bilateral net ODA, non-grant disbursements (including equity acquisitions) rose by about 33% in real terms from 2012. Total grants rose 7.7% in real terms. • Net aid for core bilateral projects (excluding debt relief grants and humanitarian aid) rose by nearly 2.3% in real terms and core contributions to multilateral institutions by 6.9%. • Despite the increase in development aid in 2013, bilateral aid to sub-Saharan Africa was USD 26.2 billion, a decrease of 4.0% in real terms from 2012. Aid to the African continent fell by 5.6% to USD 28.9 billion. • Bilateral net ODA to the Least Developed Countries rose by 12.3% in real terms to about USD 30 billion. However, there was exceptional debt relief for Myanmar in 2013. 143 ASSISTANCE BY DONOR Development aid rose by 6.1% in real terms in 2013 to reach the highest level ever recorded, despite continued pressure on budgets in OECD countries since the global economic crisis. The projections for modest increases in ODA 2013 came true; and donors provided a total of USD 134.8 billion in net ODA. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 UK ODA increased by 27.8%... 4.B. DONOR PERFORMANCE ODA by 11 OECD-DAC members decrease… G7 countries provided 70% of total DAC ODA in 2013. 144 The largest donors by volume were the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and France. Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway and Sweden continued to exceed the 0.7% ODA/GNI target and the UK met it for the first time. • The Netherlands fell below 0.7% for the first time since 1974. • Net ODA rose in 17 countries, with the largest increases recorded in Iceland, Italy, Japan, Norway and the UK. • It fell in 11 countries, with the biggest decreases in Canada, France and Portugal. • The G7 countries provided 70% of total net DAC ODA in 2013, and the DAC-EU countries 52%. • The US remained the largest donor by volume with net ODA flows of USD 31.5 billion, an increase of 1.3% in real terms from 2012. US ODA as a share of GNI was 0.19%. Most of the increase was due to humanitarian aid and support for fighting HIV/AIDS. By contrast US net bilateral aid to LDCs fell by 11.7% in real terms to USD 8.4 billion due in particular to reduced disbursements to Afghanistan. Net ODA disbursements to sub-Saharan Africa fell by 2.9% to USD 8.7 billion. • ODA from the 19 EU countries that are DAC members was USD 70.7 billion, a rise of 5.2% in real terms from 2012, and 0.42% of their combined GNI. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 Italy increased ODA by 13.4%. ODA rose or fell in DAC-EU countries as follows: 1. Germany (+3.0%): due to a rise in bilateral lending and higher contributions to international organizations 2. Austria (+0.7%) 3. Belgium (-6.1%): due to lower levels of debt relief in 2013 compared to 2012 4. UK (+27.8%): as it put into place firm budget allocations to meet the 0.7% ODA/GNI target. 5. Czech Republic (-4.7%): due to a decrease in bilateral aid to Afghanistan 6. Denmark (+3.8%): as it increased its bilateral aid 7. Finland (+3.5%): reflecting an overall scaling up of its aid 8. Netherlands (-6.2%): its ODA/GNI ratio fell below 0.7% due to overall aid budget cuts 9. Ireland (-1.9%): continued budgetary pressures 10. Spain (+3.7%):due to debt relief operations in sub-Saharan Africa 11. Sweden (+6.3%): due to increases in its bilateral aid and aid to international organizations 12. Italy (+13.4%): Italy increased ODA by 13.4% 13. Luxembourg (+1.2%) 14. Poland (+8.6%): due to increased contributions to EU Institutions 15. Portugal (-20.4%): due to financial constraints leading to budget cuts 16. Slovakia (+2.4%) 17. Slovenia (-0.6%) 18. Greece (-7.7%): due to austerity measures. Non-DAC member UAE scored highest increase in ODA by 375.5%. In 2013, net ODA by the 28 EU member states was USD 71.2 billion, or 0.41% of their combined GNI. Net ODA rose or fell in other DAC countries as follows: 1. Australia (-4.5%): as it delayed expenditure due to reprioritization of its aid program to focus on the Indo-Pacific region. 2. Canada (-11.4%): due to exceptional payments made in 2012 for climate change and debt relief and to budget cuts affecting 2013 3. Iceland (+27.4%): as it is increasing its aid programme 4. Japan (+36.6%): due to increases in debt forgiveness and bilateral lending 5. Korea (+4.8%): due to scaling up aid overall 6. New Zealand (-1.0%): due to an increasing aid programme being offset by inflation 7. Norway (+16.4%): due to planned growth in the development cooperation budget, together with an increase in disbursements to Brazil 8. Switzerland (+3.4%): reflecting the overall scaling up of its aid to reach 0.5% of GNI by 2015. Other donor countries reported preliminary ODA figures as follows: 1. Estonia (+22.3%): due to increases in humanitarian aid and contributions to EU Institutions 2. Hungary (-2.1%) 3. Israel (-6.2%) 4. Latvia (+12.2%) 5. Russia (+26.4%): due to an increase in bilateral aid 6. Turkey (+29.7%): increased aid to Syrian guests and to North African countries 7. UAE (+375.5%): due to exceptional measures to address financial and infrastructure needs in Egypt; its ODA/GNI ratio rose to 1.25%, the largest reported share of any country in 2013. 145 ASSISTANCE BY DONOR In 2013, net ODA by the 28 EU member states was USD 71.2 billion ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR 146 DAC TOTAL 0.30 0.09 SLOVAKIA 0.13 GREECE 0.10 0.13 SLOVENIA POLAND 0.13 KOREA 0.11 0.16 ITALY CZECH REP. 0.16 SPAIN 0.23 PORTUGAL 0.19 0.23 JAPAN USA 0.26 ICELAND 0.34 AUSTRALIA 0.26 0.38 GERMANY NEW ZEALAND 0.41 FRANCE 0.27 0.42 TURKEY CANADA 0.45 IRELAND 0.28 0.45 BELGIUM AUSTRIA 0.47 SWITZERLAND 0.55 0.67 NETHERLANDS FINLAND 0.72 UNITED KINGDOM 0.85 1.00 LUXEMBOURG DENMARK 1.02 1.07 SWEDEN NORWAY 5,435.28 NETHERLANDS 4,851.05 3,307.67 3,252.64 3,197.86 .928.46 2,281.29 2,198.64 1,743.64 1,435.36 1,71.61 821.96 484.05 474.31 461.33 430.68 305.02 212.32 85.38 60.23 35.23 AUSTRALIA TURKEY ITALY SWITZERLAND DENMARK BELGIUM SPAIN KOREA FINLAND AUSTRIA IRELAND PORTUGAL POLAND NEW ZEALAND LUXEMBOURG GREECE CZECH REP. SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA ICELAND 4,911.14 5,581.36 NORWAY CANADA 5,831.20 11,376.00 FRANCE SWEDEN 11,786.11 14,059.45 17,881.48 JAPAN GERMANY UNITED KINGDOM USA 31,545.25 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 CHART 32: OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE BY OECD-DAC MEMBERS AND TURKEY (2013, million USD) CHART 33: NET ODA/GNI RATIOS OF OECD-DAC MEMBERS AND TURKEY (2013, %) (UN TARGET: 0.7%) International humanitarian response rose to a record 22 billion USD in 2013. TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR 4.C. ASSESSMENT OF DONORS OF HUMANITARIAN AID • USA, United Kingdom, Turkey and Japan were the countries which increased humanitarian aid in 2013. Largest decreases were recorded by Australia, Brazil, Qatar and Russia. • Turkey delivered 1.6 billion USD in official humanitarian aid in 2013, ranking the third largest donor of humanitarian aid among countries, or the fourth taking EU agencies into account. The United States of America and United Kingdom were the first and second respectively. • In addition to official aid by states, contributions from individuals, trusts, foundations and corporations rose steeply to an estimated 5.6 billion USD in 2013; marking 35% increase from 2012 levels. • Pressing demand for response as humanitarian needs continue to be unmet – overall, 2013 UN coordinated appeals were 65% funded, leaving over one-third of identified needs unmet. 4.D. ASSESSMENT OF RECIPIENTS OF HUMANITARIAN AID Turkey delivered 1.6 billion USD in humanitarian aid in 2013, ranking the third largest donor of humanitarian aid Mauritania’s appeal for humanitarian aid was 83% funded by the United Nations. • Afghanistan, Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia and Palestine were the largest recipients of international humanitarian aid, collectively receiving 24% of the total aid. • Myanmar, Nepal and Algeria as countries experiencing problems of security and conflict failed to receive adequate humanitarian aid. In 2013 Mauritania’s appeal was 83% funded compared with Djibouti’s, which was 36% funded. • Based on UN appeals by country; top responses went to Zimbabwe at 87% in 2012, and Mauritania at 83% in 2013. By contrast, lowest funding rates occurred for Pakistan at 18% in 2012 and Djibouti at 36% in 2013. • Protracted crises continue to capture the bulk of official humanitarian assistance – 66% in 2012. Almost 50% of long-term humanitarian assistance went to countries with government expenditure of less than 500 USD per person per year. 147 ASSISTANCE BY DONOR According to the Global Humanitarian Assistance Report 2014 Highlights by Development Initiatives, due to the extraordinary scale of humanitarian crises and needs in 2013, the level of international humanitarian response rose to a record 22 billion USD. 2013 saw millions of people affected by three very different crises – in Syria, Central African Republic and the Philippines – each designated as the highest level emergency by the United Nations. In 2013, 37% of funding for UNcoordinated appeals went to the Syria crisis. ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 253 276 327 357 399 409 410 SPAIN ITALY KUWAIT AUSTRALIA SWITZERLAND DENMARK NETHERLANDS 162 FINLAND 250 147 IRELAND 148 BELGIUM 109 SAUDI ARABIA CHART 34: LARGEST DONORS OF HUMANITARIAN AID (2013, million USD) 1,800 1,900 UNITED KINGDOM EU USA 1,600 1,100 949 785 691 TURKEY JAPAN GERMANY SWEDEN CANADA 613 NORWAY 4,700 2013 ACTIVITIES 427 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION FRANCE ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR 149 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 CHART 35: CHANGE IN HUMANITARIAN AID BY DONORS (2012-2013) 800 million USD 18% 723 USA 658 UNITED KINGDOM 591 TURKEY 415 JAPAN 313 KUWAIT 700 million USD 600 million USD 400 million USD 300 million USD 100 million USD 56% 57% 59% 2,315% 153 CANADA 138 130 101 GERMANY EU DENMARK 87 NORWAY 7% 17% 28% 33% 16% 0 million USD -2% -2% -99% -84% -4% -2% -45% LUXEMBOURG SRI LANKA IRELAND NETHERLANDS ITALY -1.3 -4.0 -5.5 -6.5 -6.6 CHINA -23 RUSSIA -26 10 million USD 20 million USD 30 million USD -34% QATAR -36 BRAZIL -52 40 million USD 50 million USD -97% 90 million USD -21% Source: Development Initiatives based on OECD-DAC and UNOCHA FTS data. 150 AUSTRALIA -98 100 million USD TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE BY DONOR XXXXXXXX RATIO OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO GNI 0.21% Kuwait 0.20% Luxembourg 0.15% Sweden 0.14% Denmark 0.12% Norway 0.12% Ireland 0.08% United Kingdom 0.07% Finland 0.07% Switzerland 0.06% Netherlands 0.05% Belgium 0.05% Canada 0.04% Qatar 0.03% USA 0.03% Bahrain 0.03% Germany 0.03% UAE 0.02% Australia 0.02% New Zealand 0.02% References: Emerging findings from the forthcoming 2014 Global Humanitarian Assistance (GHA) Report Highlights; http: //www.globalhumanitarianassistance.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/GHA2014 highlights-summary-1.pdf (accessed 27 June 2014) OECD Newsroom; “Aid to developing countries rebounds in 2013 to reach an all-time high” http: //www.oecd.org/newsroom/aid-to-developing-countries-rebounds-in-2013-to-reach-an-all-timehigh.htm (accessed 27 June 2014) Provost, Claire, “Foreign aid reaches record high”, The Guardian, Tuesday 8 April 2014. http: // www.theguardian.com/global-development/2014/apr/08/foreign-aid-spending-developingcountries (accessed 26 June 2014) 151 ASSISTANCE BY DONOR Turkey ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ANNEX-1: OECD-DAC LIST OF ODA RECIPIENTS (2013) Least Developed Countries Afghanistan Angola Bangladesh Benin Bhutan Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Central African Rep. Chad Comoros Congo, Dem. Rep. Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gambia Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Kiribati Laos Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Niger Rwanda Samoa Sao Tomé and Príncipe Senegal Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Timor L’este Togo Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Yemen Zambia Other Low Income Countries (per capita GNI <= $1 005 in 2010) Kenya Korea, Dem. Rep. Kyrgyz Rep. Tajikistan Zimbabwe Lower Middle Income Countries and Territories (per capita GNI $1 006-$3 975 in 2010) Armenia Belize Bolivia Cameroon Cape Verde Congo, Rep. Côte d’Ivoire Egypt El Salvador Fiji Georgia Ghana Guatemala Guyana Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Kosovo Marshall Islands Micronesia, Federated States Moldova Mongolia Morocco Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan Papua New Guinea Paraguay Philippines Sri Lanka Swaziland Syria *Tokelau Tonga Turkmenistan Ukraine Uzbekistan Vietnam West Bank and Gaza Strip *Territory 1. South Sudan moved down from “Other Low Income Countries” to “Least Developed Countries.” 2. Algeria graduated to the category of “Upper Middle Income Countries.” 152 Upper Middle Income Countries and Territories (per capita GNI $3 976-$12 275 in 2010) Albania Algeria *Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Azerbaijan Belarus Bosnia-Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Chile China Colombia Cook Islands Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador Macedonia Gabon Grenada Iran Jamaica Jordan Kazakhstan Lebanon Libya Malaysia Maldives Mauritius Mexico Montenegro *Montserrat Namibia Nauru Niue Palau Panama Peru Serbia Seychelles South Africa *St. Helena St. Kitts-Nevis St. Lucia St. Vincent and Grenadines Suriname Thailand Tunisia Turkey Uruguay Venezuela *Wallis and Futuna TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION ANNEX-2: TURKISH BILATERAL ODA BY COUNTRY (2013, million USD) II. AFRICA TOTAL II.A. North of Sahara Total Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Tunisia North of Sahara Regional II.B. South of Sahara Total Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Islands Congo, Democratic Rep. Congo, Republic Côte d’Ivoire Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Liberia Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South African Republic South Sudan Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe South of Sahara Regional II.C. Africa Regional 782.73 591.80 2.15 538.83 4.03 2.75 36.19 7.85 190.93 0.08 1.17 0.03 0.37 0.50 2.46 0.05 1.03 1.13 0.37 1.46 0.28 0.84 1.39 0.02 2.20 2.98 0.39 1.12 2.11 0.76 1.24 5.05 0.38 0.22 0.38 0.19 6.10 4.65 0.23 0.65 0.09 9.62 1.34 0.49 5.06 0.06 0.17 115.74 0.59 1.07 6.34 0.12 1.42 0.38 1.72 0.52 0.34 6.02 III. AMERICAS TOTAL III.A. North&Central America Total Belize Cuba Dominican Republic Guatemala Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua St. Lucia St. Vincent and Grenadines North&Central America Regional III.B. South America Total Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela South America Regional III.C. Americas Regional V. OCEANIA TOTAL Fiji Nauru Papua New Guinea Samoa Solomon Islands Tonga Tuvalu Vanuatu Oceania Regional I. Europe II. Africa III. Americas IV. Asia V. Oceania WORLD TOTAL 3.97 1.61 0.01 0.25 0.07 0.01 0.68 0.01 0.05 0.19 0.01 0.14 0.06 0.13 2.08 0.07 0.01 1.14 0.17 0.32 0.01 0.03 0.01 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.01 0.17 0.30 0.54 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.07 0.08 0.01 0.08 0.16 0.05 97.96 782.73 3.97 2,271.47 0.54 3,156.67 153 ANNEXES I. EUROPE TOTAL 97.96 Albania 9.24 Belarus 1.17 Bosnia-Herzegovina 22.28 Kosovo 15.26 Macedonia 13.19 Moldova 6.12 Croatia 0.48 Montenegro 13.32 Serbia 6.06 Ukraine 5.42 Europe Regional 5.42 IV. ASIA TOTAL 2,271.47 IV.A. Middle East Total 1,766.54 Iran 13.28 Iraq 27.74 Jordan 3.42 Lebanon 5.72 Syria 1,638.50 Palestine 69.48 Yemen 7.81 Middle East Regional 0.59 IV.B. South&Central Asia 484.25 Total Afghanistan 89.73 Armenia 0.26 Azerbaijan 28.68 Bangladesh 3.01 Bhutan 0.01 Georgia 11.13 India 0.67 Kazakhstan 39.30 Kyrgyzstan 131.55 Maldives 0.58 Myanmar 14.60 Nepal 0.39 Pakistan 49.98 Sri Lanka 0.41 Tajikistan 2.95 Turkmenistan 15.76 Uzbekistan 7.00 Central Asia Regional 3.31 South Asia Regional 0.23 South&Central Asia Regional 84.75 IV.C. Far East Total 18.29 Cambodia 0.11 China 5.04 Indonesia 3.51 North Korea 0.02 Laos 0.13 Malaysia 0.46 Mongolia 6.68 Philippines 1.41 Thailand 0.47 Vietnam 0.09 Far East Regional 0.37 IV.D. Asia Regional 2.39 ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ANNEX-3: TIKA’S PROGRAMME COORDINATION OFFICES WORLDWIDE COUNTRY OFFICE ADDRESS E-MAIL TELEPHONE/FAX AFGHANISTAN Kabul PCO Karte-i Char Tepe-i Selam Kabul, Afghanistan [email protected] T: +93 (0)796 38 95 38 +93 (0)796 38 95 31 F: +93 (0)796 38 95 38 +93 (0)796 38 95 31 AFGHANISTAN Mazar-i Sharif PCO Karte-i Zehirruddin Faryabi 2. Mah. 3. Str. No: 193 Mazar-i Sharif, Afghanistan [email protected] T: +93 75 501 36 41 F: +93 77 840 47 19 ALBANIA Tirana PCO Elbasan Road, 125/1 Tirana, Albania [email protected] T: +355 4 236 64 16 F: +355 4 236 64 18 AZERBAIJAN Baku PCO Hagani Ave. No: 31/24, AZ1095 Baku, Azerbaijan [email protected] T: +994 12 493 10 24 +994 12 493 64 24 F: +994 12 493 64 24 BOSNIAHERZEGOVINA Sarajevo PCO Radnicka 25, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina [email protected] T: +387 33 558 145 +387 33 225 964 F: +387 33 558 146 ETHIOPIA Addis Ababa PCO Bole Kifle Ketema Kebele 03, No: 625 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia [email protected] +251 11 662 67 55/51 +251 11 662 6752 PALESTINE Jerusalem PCO Nablus Road Sheikh Jarrah, 87 Jerusalem, Israel [email protected] T: +972 2 532 23 96 F: +972 2 540 02 08 PALESTINE Gaza Liaison Office Gaza City, al-Rashed Ave., Fisherman’s Wharf, Hanadi Apt, Floor: 12 No: 3 Gaza, Palestinian National Authority [email protected] F: +970 8 283 8032 PALESTINE Ramallah Annex Building College Str. No: 9 Ramallah, Palestinian National Authority [email protected] T:(970) 2 297 47 44-5 154 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION T: + 995 32 2 99 84 16 + 995 32 2 38 10 43 F: + 995 32 2 98 54 30 [email protected] T: + 382 (0)20 652 000 +382 (0) 20 652 001 F: + 382 (0)20 652 802 Astana PCO Konayev Str. No: 27/3 Astana, Kazakhstan [email protected] T: (+7 7172)43-49-43 KAZAKHSTAN Almaty Liaison Office Kazıbekbiy Ave. No: 117/86 Door No: 205 Almaty, Kazakhstan [email protected] T: (+7 7172)43-49-43 KENYA Nairobi PCO Camphor Road, No. 62 Runda 2673-00621 Nairobi, Kenya [email protected] T: + 254 20 214 0328 + 254 20 214 0329 F: +254 20 214 03 27 KYRGYZSTAN Bishkek PCO Aydaraliyev Str. No: 5, 720017 Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan [email protected] T: + 996 (312)564956 + 996 (312)298327 + 996 (554)451308 F: + 996 (312)549346 KOSOVO Pristina PCO Eduard Lir Ave. No. 4 - Arberia 10 000 Pristina, Kosovo [email protected] T: +381 (0)38 604 454 +381 (0)38 225 354 F: +381 (0)38 604 453 LIBYA Tripoli PCO El Nasr Ave., El Nergiz Str., Khalife Nureddin El Kobbi Villa, El Mansura Tripoli, Libya [email protected] T: +218 21 444 06 99 +218 21 334 64 50 F: +218 21 334 64 50 +218 21 444 06 99 MACEDONIA Skopje PCO Pitu Guli Ave., No: 3 Vodno Skopje, Macedonia [email protected] T: +389 230 916 25 F: +389 230 916 26 Tbilisi PCO S. Mgaloblishvili Str. No.14, 0160 Tbilisi, Georgia MONTENEGRO Podgorica PCO Vlaha Bukovca Str., No: 2 Stari Aerodrom 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro KAZAKHSTAN 155 ANNEXES [email protected] GEORGIA ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ANNEX-3: TIKA’S PROGRAMME COORDINATION OFFICES WORLDWIDE COUNTRY OFFICE ADDRESS E-MAIL TELEPHONE/FAX EGYPT Cairo PCO Muhammed Salih Ave. No: 14, Dokki Cairo, Egypt [email protected] T: (00202) 37493419 MONGOLIA Ulanbator PCO Sukhbaatar 1 Sqr. Bodi Tower 6. Floor No: 601 Ulanbator, Mongolia [email protected] T: + 976 11 32 12 78 + 976 11 31 05 14 F: + 976 11 32 76 68 MOLDOVA Kishinev PCO Sfatul Tarii Str. No. 26/1 Kishinev, Moldova [email protected] T: +373 22 22 35 54 +373 29 24 65-66-67 F: +373 22 22 33 04 MYANMAR Myanmar PCO Turkish Embassy at Naypyidaw No.19 (AB), Kan Yeik Thar Str, Mayangone Township Yangon, Myanmar [email protected] T: +959 420 197 444 NIGER Niamey PCO Quartier Koira Kano Parcelle K de L’ilot [email protected] T: 0022720370700 UZBEKISTAN Tashkent PCO V. Vahidov Ko’chasi, No: 52 Yakasaray Tashkent, Uzbekistan [email protected] +998 71 252 54 57 +998 71 256 66 19 F: +998 71 252 59 51 PAKISTAN Islamabad PCO Region F-7/2, 13th Ave. No: 30 Islamabad, Pakistan [email protected] T: +92 51 260 97 48 +92 51 260 97 50-52 F: +92 51 260 97 49 SENEGAL Dakar PCO Almadies Way No: 22, 9th Region Dakar, Senegal [email protected] +221 33 869 80 88 +221 33 869 80 89 +221 77 818 97 52 F: +221 33 860 51 46 156 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION T: +381 11 266 20 23 +381 11 266 20 33 F: +381 11 266 20 43 Mogadishu PCO Lido Region Mogadishu, Somalia MogadishuPKO@tika. gov.tr +252 618 868 487 +252 699 322 233 SUDAN Khartoum PCO 21st District No: 247 Khartoum, Sudan [email protected] T: + 249 183 251 457 + 249 183 251 458 F: + 249 183 251 459 SUDAN Nyala Liaison Office Nyala Town Hay-el Cinema Block No: 5 Flat No: 12/18 Nyala, Sudan [email protected] T: + 249 183 251 457 + 249 183 251 458 F: + 249 183 251 459 SYRIA Damascus PCO Mezzeh Vellat Garbiye Saad bin Ebi Vakkas Ave. No: 39/1 Damascus, Syria [email protected] T: +963 11 612 16 30 F: +693 11 613 20 71 TAJIKISTAN Dushanbe PCO Turdiyeva Str. No: 12 Dushanbe, Tajikistan [email protected] T: + 99 2372 21 90 41 + 99 2372 27 29 08 F: + 99 2372 51 01 22 TUNISIA Tunis PCO Mohamed V Ave. 47th Str. 1082 Tunis, Tunisia [email protected] T: 216 7 013 23 24 F: 216 7 176 70 45 TURKMENISTAN Ashkhabad PCO Mugallimlar Ave. 1st Pass No: 4 744000 Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan [email protected] T: +99 312 94 53 73 +99 312 94 62 82 F: +99 312 94 52 70 UKRAINE Kiev PCO Lüteranskaya Str. No: 13/21 Kiev, Ukraine [email protected] T: +38 044 278 73 80 F: +38 044 278 29 67 UKRAINE Crimea Liaison Office Kecskemetskaya Ave. No: 24 Simferepol Crimea, Ukraine [email protected] T: +38 0652 543 420 +38 0652 260 798 F: +38 0652 543 419 YEMEN San’a PCO Fajju Attan Str, Qaati’l-Qimme Li’l- A’ras, Grammar School front Sana, Yemen [email protected] T: +96 701 434 682 F: +96 701 434 662 Belgrade PCO Uzicka 58b, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia SOMALIA 157 ANNEXES [email protected] SERBIA ASSISTANCE ACTION TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 LIST OF CHARTS AND TABLES CHARTS Chart 1: Annual Average Real Growth Projections for OECD Countries (2012-2017, %) Chart 2: Turkish Total Development Assistance (2013, million USD) Chart 3: Turkish Total Development Assistance (2011-2013, million USD) Chart 4: Turkish Official Development Assistance by Major Category (2013, million USD) Chart 5: Turkish Official Development Assistance (2002-2013, million USD) Chart 6: Turkish Bilateral Official Development Assistance by Category (2013, million USD) Chart 7: Programme Assistance and Technical Cooperation by Subsector (2013, million USD) Chart 8: Social Infrastructure Assistance by Subsector (2013, million USD) Chart 9: Economic Infrastructure Assistance by Subsector (2013, million USD) Chart 10: Assistance to Production Sectors by Subsector (2013, million USD) Chart 11: Turkish Humanitarian Aid (2005-2013, million USD) Chart 12: Largest Recipients of Humanitarian Aid (2013, million USD) Chart 13: Largest Origins of Asylum Seekers in Turkey (2013, persons) Chart 14: Turkish Administrative Costs/ODA (2004-2013, %) Chart 15: Turkey’s Contributions to International Organizations (2013, million USD) Chart 16: Turkey’s Contributions to International Organizations (1998-2013, million USD) Chart 17: Other Official Flows (2013, million USD) Chart 18: Turkish Direct Investment (2010-2013, million USD) Chart 19: Turkish Direct Investment by Country (2013, million USD) Chart 20: Turkish NGO Assistance (2005-2013, million USD) Chart 21: Turkish NGO Assistance by Region (2013, million USD) Chart 22: Largest Recipients of Turkish NGO Assistance (2013, million USD) Chart 23: Turkish NGOs Providing Aid over 5 million USD (2013) Chart 24: Turkish Bilateral Official Development Assistance by Region (2013, million USD) Chart 25: Largest Recipients of Turkish Aid (2013, million USD) Chart 26: Largest Recipients of Turkish Aid in the Balkans (2013, million USD) Chart 27: Largest Recipients of Turkish Aid in Asia (2013, million USD) Chart 28: Largest Recipients of Turkish Aid in Africa (2013, million USD) Chart 29: Turkish Assistance to Least Developed Countries (2008-2013, million USD) Chart 30: Payments by Turkish Public Entities to International Organizations (2013, million USD) Chart 31: Assistance by Turkish Public Entities (2013, million USD) Chart 32: Official Development Assistance by OECD-DAC Members and Turkey (2013, million USD) Chart 33: Net ODA/GNI Ratios of OECD-DAC Members and Turkey (2013, %) (UN Target: 0.7%) Chart 34: Largest Donors of Humanitarian Aid (2013, million USD) Chart 35: Change in Humanitarian Aid by Donors (2012-2013) 15 16 17 18 19 20 24 24 45 54 56 56 67 68 69 69 71 72 72 75 75 75 76 87 88 89 89 89 127 129 129 144 144 146 148 TABLES Table 1: Turkish Total Development Assistance (years 2012, 2013 compared) Table 2: Turkish Official Development Assistance by Category (2013, million USD) Table 3: Poverty in the World (2013) Table 4: Syrian Guests in Turkey by Location and Figures (at 2013 end) Table 5: Syrian Arrivals and Returnees (at 2013 end) Table 6: Turkish Administrative Costs in Assistance (2004-2013, million USD) Table 7: International Organizations Contributed by Turkish Public Entities Table 8: Turkish Direct Investment by Country (2013, million USD) Table 9: Top Turkish NGOs by Aid Volume (2013, million USD) Table 10: Least Developed Countries (2013) Table 11: Turkish Assistance to Least Developed Countries (2013, million USD) Table 12: Development Assistance Activities by Turkish National Police (2013) 158 19 21 46 57 57 68 70 73 76 125 126 133 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ASSISTANCE ACTION ASSISTANCE ACTION LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Disaster and Emergency Management Agency Partnership for Peace Training Center Society of Health and Education Volunteers: One Human Being is Worth the World International Center for Training and Research for Solar Energy (French: Centre International de Formation et de Recherche en Energie Solaire) DA Development Assistance DAC Development Assistance Committee DI Direct Investment DSI State Hydraulic Works EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development ECG Electrocardiography EU European Union EUR Euro FAO Food and Agricultural Organisation GDP Gross Domestic Product GNI Gross National Income ICTA Information and Communications Technologies Authority IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation ISESCO Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization JICA Japan International Cooperation Agency KOSGEB Administration for Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises LDC Least Developed Country MENA Middle East and North Africa NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization NGO Non-governmental Organization NGOA Non-governmental Organization Assistance/Aid ODA Official Development Assistance ODA/GNI Ratio of Official Development Assistance to Gross National Income OECD Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development OIC Organization of Islamic Cooperation OMEG Ostim Ahi Evran Association of Promoting Vocational Training, Entrepreneurship and Social Development OOF Other Official Flows PA Programme Assistance PCO Programme Coordination Office PFP Partnership for Peace SESRIC Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries SME Small and medium-sized enterprise T.R. Turkish Republic TAF Turkish Armed Forces TC Technical Cooperation TDBB Union of Turkish World Municipalities TIKA Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency TRT Turkish Radio and Television Corporation TUBITAK Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey TUBITAK MAM TUBITAK Marmara Research Center TURKSTAT Turkish Statistical Institute TUSSIDE Turkish Industrial Management Institute UAE United Arab Emirates UCAD Cheikh Anta Diop University UK United Kingdom UN United Nations UNESCO United Nations Education, Science and Culture Organization UNHCR United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNIDO United Nations Industrial Development Organisation UNRWA United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East USA United States of America USD United States Dollar WFP World Food Programme 159 ANNEXES AFAD BIOEM BISEG CIFRES CREDITS Füsun Gür, Nurdan Çakır, Şevki Mert Barış, Alper Eren, Ali Fuat Cebeci, Ayşe Dilsizoğlu, Bilge Sungur, Haluk Yıldız, Zeynep Ercan, Muhammed Ömer Ersoy COMMUNICATIONS TIKA DESIGN Finar Kurumsal PRINTING Bilnet Baskı Çözümleri PHOTOGRAPHIC CREDITS TIKA Press Unit AA Archive ISBN 978-975-19-6259-1 TURKISH DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE 2013 ISBN 978-975-19-6279-9 T.R. PRIME MINISTRY TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY ATATÜRK BULVARI NO: 15 ULUS, ANKARA TURKEY TEL: +90 312 508 1000 TURKISH COOPERATION AND COORDINATION AGENCY