The Turkish economy rebounded from the global crisis to become an island of economic stability between Europe and the MENA region. The 15th-largest economy globally and the 6th-largest in Europe has experienced an unprecedented transformation in the past decade, as per capita GDP has risen more than three times. While the economy is plagued by a structural current account deficit, due to...
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The nation’s efforts over the past decade have seen slow progress on its bid to join the EU, however, Turkey has become vastly more prominent on an international scale. While still hamstrung by the Kurdish issue, the country’s “Good Neighbour” policy has made it a key partner in engagement with Western powers. Internally, the AKP is credited with providing the stability that has ushered in Turkey...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Turkey 2012
The Country Profile contains a brief introduction to contemporary Turkey, with information about the geography, language, culture and history.
Over the past decade, Turkey has experienced a number of important transitions that have led to demographic, economic and cultural transformation. These changes have made contemporary Turkey a regional focal point
Economic update | Turkey: Looking east in tourism
4 Jun 2012
Long-regarded as an affordable getaway for European tourists seeking the sun in the coastal resorts of Antalya, Bodrum or Marmaris, Turkey is starting to draw rising numbers of visitors from the Middle East region.
Economic update | Turkey: A cautious approach
9 May 2012
Narrowing the current account gap and correcting the underdevelopment of the Anatolian provinces are just two of the goals of the Turkish government’s latest investment incentive scheme, announced in early April. The plan, which specifically aims at replacing intermediate goods imports with locally manufactured products, has won accolades from the private sector and business organisations.