WORKING WITH GOVERNTMENT
Bahçeşehir University (BAU) is an institution that maintains partnerships with local and national government bodies by providing expert opinions, developing and implementing joint projects, research projects and organizing educational activities.
In the section below, examples of policy-focused research conducted in collaboration with government departments at Bahçeşehir University can be found.
Participation in government research
1.BAHCESEHIR UNIVERSITY - THE ISTANBUL METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY "ISTANBUL LABOR MARKET: STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PROBLEMS 2023 RESEARCH REPORT
Istanbul Labor Market: Structural Characteristics and Problems 2023 Research Report", prepared by Bahçeşehir University's Center for Economic and Social Research (BETAM) in collaboration with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) and the Istanbul Planning Agency (İPA). The Regional Employment Office also participated as a stakeholder in the research Project.
The research Project is one of the projects carried out as part of Bahçeşehir University’s mission to support local governments and the government in decision-making and implementation through academic expertise, research, opinions, and recommendations. The report garnered significant interest from both relevant ecosystem representatives and the media.
For the analysis of the current state and challenges of Istanbul's labor market in 2023, data from a comprehensive field study were used, which included a labor force survey and interviews with company managers. The labor force survey was conducted in October 2023 in collaboration with Remind and BETAM, while the company interviews were carried out in partnership with İBB Regional Employment Offices and BETAM.
The report is structured into three sections. The first section examines the extent to which Istanbul's labor market moved in line with the Turkish labor market during the 2014-2022 period and identifies any divergences. The second section analyzes the 2023 outlook of
Istanbul's labor market from various perspectives, based on the data obtained from the field study. The final section discusses the problems facing Istanbul’s labor market and the underlying causes of these issues.
https://cdn.bau.edu.tr/content/c00iuhq8zq06i-istanbul-isgucu-piyasasi-2023-BAU.pdf
2. THE HAZELNUT FARMING: ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND GEOPOLITICAL CHALLENGES AND FUTURE SCENARIOS RESEARCH in COLLABORATION WITH BAHÇEŞEHIR UNIVERSITY AND THE ORDU CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY and OTSO ACADEMY
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The research report titled "The Future and Problems of the Hazelnut Sector in Turkey 2023" was conducted in collaboration with the Ordu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and OTSO Academy was publihed.
The report provides a comprehensive analysis of Turkey's hazelnut sector, focusing on its structural issues, economic significance, and future challenges. It highlights that Turkey is the world's largest hazelnut producer and exporter, yet the sector faces problems related to productivity, market volatility, and price instability. The study emphasizes the need for reforms in cultivation techniques, technological advancements, and better market strategies to ensure the sustainability and competitiveness of the sector.
Additionally, the report discusses the impact of global demand fluctuations, climate change, and trade policies on the hazelnut industry. It calls for stronger public-private cooperation, investment in R&D, and enhanced support for farmers to address these challenges. The report concludes by offering recommendations to improve the sector's resilience and sustain its leading position in the global market.
The relevant report can be accessed through the following link.
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