|   We believe that a formula, which we call the "3x3 Formula", will be instrumental for Turkey's long-term road map and also most beneficial for her to catch up with global standards. three challenging targets... 1. Sustainable economic growth without neglecting the human dimension within a stable environment... To beat high inflation which has long been a hindrance to the country's long-term economic growth and to save the country from high real interest rate spiral by improving macro-economic standards and implementing a sustainable financial sector reform including the public finances, and to become one of the respected and transparent members and successful global players of the world. 2. Upgrading the legal and administrative infrastructure... Conventional state subsidies create inefficiencies, unfair competition and are generally costly. Our aim is to promote private sector investments by improving the corporate and legal infrastructure; thus increasing efficiency and improving productivity. More importantly, it is believed that transparency, accountability, institutionalization, democratization and in the sum governance quality which are the guaranteeing factors of human development and well being are the essential part of this vision. 3. 3. Making the principle of equal opportunity as part of the backbone of the society... An inseparable part of our vision is the emphasis we put on to enable the distribution of income and wealth and sacrifices to be made on a national level during the restructuring phase in a fair manner to be shared equally in all layers of the society.  three anchor points... 1. Membership to the European Union and the Customs Union with the EU... The existing membership to the Customs Union and the proposed membership to the EU should be reinstituted as an anchor to motivate the society to attain social and political ripeness and economic prosperity. Time should be used efficiently to make use of such an anchor. The theme of membership should be cleared off the economic, social and political motives, which often distracts the society from his ultimate aim. The sheer idea of this membership should be used as a jumping board for new reforms as the other member countries have successfully managed to do lately. 2. 2. Creation of ownership in the society to the economic reform program... To enlighten the inflation-weary society about the positive effects of the disinflationary program and to win public support for the long awaited sustainable stability. 3. The destination is the year 2023... Making Turkey a respected, strong and leading country not only in her region but also in the world in the year 2023, which will mark the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey. This target alone will be the strongest, the most morally stimulating and exciting long-term anchor for our society. Public support must be attained... The choice for free market enterprise and the principles of a secular and democratic state are the strongest proofs for our country's determination to beat all possible obstacles in the process of globalization. Therefore, what the public needs to see now, is a sensible, coordinated and extensive PR work utilizing the three anchor points on both national and international platforms.  three channels... 1. Genç nüfus... One of the most important assets we have in order to achieve our national aims is our young and dynamic population 50% of which are women. These young Turks will help Turkey to meet the challenges of the future with their adaptability and quick learning skills. 2. An entrepreneurial generation... Especially the liberal economic climate, which ripened after 1980, has helped to bring about a new and young generation of professionals, businessmen and businesswomen. This new generation has been schooled intensively, has a strong inclination to quality and productivity, has a global outlook, and is competitive as well as hard-working. It is the most appropriate asset for necessary renewals and take-offs. 3. Technological upsurge... T urkey's crucial chance lies in the fact that she has not yet fully exploited the opportunity of a "technological upsurge". We have the chance to compensate the time we have lost by transferring the latest technologies. Turkey ought to find a way to be part of "information age".   1. The "Conference Council Board of Initiators" and the "Honorary Board of Advisors", whose names are given below, will meet and/or communicate periodically in order to increase the effectiveness of the platform, to enrich its content, and to provide for its impartiality and respectability in the Forum Istanbul. 2. The theme and time of the "Annual General Meetings", to be held until 2023, will be announced six month prior to the events. The minutes of each meeting will be summarized in a report and presented to the public. Parallel to the annual meetings, an event titled, "Job Market" / "The Market of Qualified Workforce for the Financial Industry" will be organized. 3. The council will also organize special conferences and seminars on micro and macro economic issues throughout the year. |