The “Empowering the Private Sector to Foster Social and Economic Cohesion – FOSTER I Project” funded by the European Union, managed by KfW Development Bank, and implemented by KOSGEB, has successfully completed its implementation period and exceeded all its targets, and will now continue its journey to support SMEs with the FOSTER II Project.
“FOSTER’s Legacy & Beyond” Event took place with the participation of 186 representatives from the relevant institutions including the private sector, civil society organisations working in the field of employment and social integration, and all stakeholders who contributed to the project.
The event commenced with opening speeches delivered by Mr. Melih Çadırcı, Deputy Country Director of KfW Development Bank, Ms. Esther Bouma, Human and Social Development Team Leader at the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye, and Mr. Melih Gökgöz, KOSGEB Vice President.
Furthermore, a panel session was held featuring local stakeholders, project beneficiary SME and people employed under the project, allowing participants to hear the project’s impact on the ground firsthand. Following the session, the event concluded with a plaque ceremony.
We extend our gratitude to all implementing parties, stakeholders, and all participants who contributed to the successful completion of the FOSTER I Project.
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