Posts From Ekonomistler
SESYR Project
Social Entrepreneurship Support for Young Refugees (SESYR) The Economists’ Association along with two partners has been selected for an Erasmus+ Programme, Call EAC-A05-17 “Capacity Building in the field of youth –
Labor Market Situation of Syrians in Turkey
Economic integration is a vital part of overall integration into a new society. Policies that assist migrants to become self-sufficient should be in place to speed up their integration process
Syrians in Turkey – An Overview
As the Syrian refugee crisis continues, the population of refugees in Turkey continues to rise. According to the latest statistics by the Directorate General of Migration Management (Dec. 7, 2017),
Syrians in Turkey: Education Brief
In a situation where first aid and basic necessities are the priority, education is not far behind. In refugee situations, there is always the fear of children losing out on
Perception Towards Syrians in Turkey
The Economists Platform has been operating since 2000 in order to identify the core problems of the Turkish economy and to propose solutions for these problems. By this means, the
Syrian Investors in Turkey
The influx of Syrians in Turkey has led to a sharp increase in the investments made by Syrians in Turkey. They have established thousands of businesses since 2011, leading to
Field Work Program Started
As a part of the “Syrian Refugee Awareness Program“, field work consisting of interviews for the “Syrian Entrepreneurship” project began this past weekend by the Economists’ Association. Muhammad Moiz, the
Current Research on Syrian Entrepreneurs
At Ekonomistler Platformu, we are conducting research on entrepreneurship and how it may be used as a tool for integration. Currently, there is a very small number of studies that
Developments and Best Practices in Informal Employment
Informal employment and informal economy are recent issues that have been targeted by emerging economies around the globe. Informal employment, in short, is the employment of individuals illegally without providing
Syrian Refugee Awareness Program
This project is designed to increase awareness of the public and concerned institutions about Syrian Refugees residing in Turkey. The project will feature multiple infographics over the course of next