Project Title: Support to the Solution of Economic and Social Integration Problems in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Bursa as Major In-Migrant Destinations (EuropeAid/125542/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiaries: Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Bursa Municipalities

Origin of Funding: European Commission

Duration: 18 months

Name of Consortium Partners: DeLeeuw International (Leader) Human Dynamics, ICMPD, TEPAV, TESEV, WYG International

The overall objective of the project is to reduce urban disparities through enhanced economic, social and cultural opportunities for all citizens. The purpose of the project is to provide support to Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and Bursa Municipalities to increase institutional capacity to mitigate socio economic integration and environmental related problems derived from migration, and to rehabilitate and reintegrate street children in the targeted districts.

The Project has 2 components under which the following activities will be implemented:

Component 1: Capacity Building

      Baseline Studies and Needs Assessment
      Strategic Plans
      Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
      Strategic – and Operational Priority Settings
      Design of Operational Programs
      Preparation of Feasibility Studies    
      Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
      Project Cycle Management (PCM) Technique
      Best Practices Examples
      Publicity Campaigns and Dissemination of Results

Component 2: Social Services

      Mission Statement and Work Programme
      Operational Systems
      Social Services Delivery
      Services and Leisure Activities

Project Title: Technical Assistance for the Reception Centres for Asylum Seekers and Refugees and Removal Centres for the Illegal Migrants (Europeaid/126582/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiaries: Turkish Ministry of Interior and National Police

Origin of Funding: European Commission

Duration: 12 months

Name of Consortium Partners: WYG International (Leader), WYG Engineering, SOFRECO


The overall objective of the Project is to promote better implementation of asylum policies of Turkey and to control the illegal migration in line with international and EU standards and best practice. Within this context, the Project involves preparation of:
      a feasibility report
      full works tender dossier
      a Terms of Reference for the supervision services of the works
    technical specifications for the supply component of the project which cover the necessary furniture for 7 reception centres for Asylum Seekers and Refugees and 2 removal centres for the Illegal Migrants



At the end of the project, 7 reception centres for Asylum Seekers and Refugees and 2 removal centres for the Illegal Migrants will be made ready for implementation and financing under the "Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) Programme. The project is expected to play an important role in better implementation of asylum policies of Turkey and hosting facilities for refugees and illegal migrants together with the control of illegal migration in line with international and EU Standards.

        
            
           


Project Title: Technical Assistance for Supporting the Municipalities of Diyarbakir, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep and Erzurum for the Solution of Economic and Social Integration Problems, Turkey- EKOSEP (EuropeAid/123640/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiaries: Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Erzurum and Şanlıurfa Municipalities and Governorships

Origin of Funding: European Commision and Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Erzurum and Şanlıurfa Municipalities

Duration: 24 Months

Name of Consortium Partners: WYG International (Leader), TEPAV, TESEV and VNG International

The project has two main components;

1. Component:

 Development of a critical capacity within the DGES to plan, organise, provide and manage adequate public services for a rapidly growing population.

• Development and implementation of an institutional framework for rural/urban migration

• Enhancing Critical Strategic Planning Capacity in the municipalities and governorships of DGES relating to migration

2. Component:

 Direct contribution to the integration of rural-urban migrants in DGES through 18 preconceived pilot projects

       


Project Title: Technical Assistance for the Continuation of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme (EuropeAid/123501/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiary: Secretariat General for European Union Affairs (EUSG)

Origin of Funding: European Commission

Duration: 22 Months

Name of Consortium Partners: TED (Leader), DeLeeuw International, WYG International

The project has 5 main components which are;

 1. Component:
 Promotion of the Jean Monnet Scholarship Programme

2. Component:
 Selection of the Jean Monnet Scholars

3. Component:
 Identification of the Relevant Institutions for the Scholars

4. Component:      
 Placement of the Scholars

5. Component:
 Monitoring of the Scholars and Alumni Network

           



Project Title: Technical Assistance for the Promotion of Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Turkey (EuropeAid/125353/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiary: Secretariat General for European Union Affairs (EUSG)

Origin of Funding: European Commission

Duration: 18 Months

Name of Consortium Partners: DeLeeuw International (Leader), WYG International, Ramboll Management

The Project aims at strengthening contacts and mutual exchange of experience between civil society in the Member States and Turkey, ensuring a better knowledge and understanding of Turkey within the European Union and ensuring a better knowledge and understanding of the European Union within Turkey.

The Promotion of Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Turkey Project contains 4 different grant scheme programmes, namely; Towns and Municipalities, Professional Organisations, Universities, and Youth Initiatives for Dialogue with a total budget.

The specific objectives of the Project are provision of assistance for smooth and effective implementation of the 4 grant schemes under the "Promotion of the Civil Society Dialogue between EU and Republic of Turkey" and increasing the awareness and publicity of the project, the role the civil society and the challenges and opportunities of accession. The activities to attain these goals include preparation of Monitoring and Implementation Manuals for each of the grant schemes, assistance to Grant Beneficiaries, assistance to monitoring of Grant Projects, development of a Monitoring Information System, establishment of the interpretation and/or translation facility and awareness raising and publicity.

Project Title: Technical Assistance for the Improvement of Access Regime in the Turkish Telecommunication Market (EuropeAid/123810/D/SER/TR)

Beneficiary: Telecommunications Authority

Origin of Funding: European Commission

Duration: 11 Months

Name of Consortium Partners: DeLeeuw International (Leader), Gide Loyrette Nouel, Gide Loyrette Nouel Consulting and TERA Consultants

Expected results for this project are;

Improvement of the implementation capacity of Telecommunication Authority (TA) for the establishment of a non-discriminatory and transparent access pricing regime for the new entrants in line with the EU acquis.

 Strengthening the implementation capacity of TA for local loop unbundling. (Local Loop Unbundling: Taking the connection between user and operator from local monopoly to competitive corporations.)

 Technical assistance on accounting separation – cost accounting and development of cost models for fixed and mobile networks.