Category: Announcements

Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of Impact Investing Advisory Board (EYDK), has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG Impact), one of the leading global networks of the impact investment ecosystem.

Through an election conducted with the votes of national partners, including EYDK, from GSG Impact, which operates in over 50 countries, Şafak Müderrisgil has joined the GSG Impact Board of Trustees. This achievement marks a significant step toward strengthening Türkiye’s position on the global stage in the field of impact investments. This achievement marks a significant step toward strengthening Türkiye’s position on the global stage in the field of impact investments.

The new term elections for the 11-member GSG Impact Board of Trustees were held in December. Şafak Müderrisgil is one of the five new country representatives joining the Board of Trustees, an important milestone for Türkiye’s more active representation on international platforms. Sharing Türkiye’s successful practices that drive the development of the impact investment ecosystem on a global level will enable the country to take a prominent role in international networks like GSG Impact, which steer the ecosystem. This prestigious position will further enhance Türkiye’s contribution to the international impact investment ecosystem and enable the country to play a pioneering role with innovative projects.

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Pre-Launch Event of the “Empowering Disabled Women and Girls through Sports and Livelihood Opportunities” project, designed in alignment with UNESCO’s Fit for Life Programme and supported by the British Embassy Bilateral Programme, was held on December 9, 2024, in Gaziantep with over 200 participants, the majority of whom were individuals with disabilities.

The pre-launch event marks the first phase of a long-term initiative. In the future, the project aims to develop innovative financial models within the framework of impact investment for projects aimed at empowering disabled women and girls.

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The launch of the “The Size of Impact” report, prepared by the European Impact Investing Consortium with contributions from EYDK and our stakeholders, took place last week during Impact Week.

This report measured Türkiye’s impact investment market for the first time, revealing it to be €97 million!

This signals the emergence of a growing market and strengthens our belief that Türkiye will continue to advance in the field of impact investing. Every step Türkiye takes in this area is a vital step towards a sustainable future!🌱

EYDK, we have been committed to building an impact investment ecosystem since 2021, and we remain steadfast in our efforts.

Let’s create change together!

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On December 4, 2024, EYDK hosted its final and 4th Member Meeting of the year online, with the active participation of our Advisory Board Members and Member Organizations.

EYDK continues its efforts to develop the impact investment ecosystem in Türkiye with the contributions of member institutions from public institutions, the private sector, and non-profit organizations, as well as the guidance of advisory board members.

During the meeting, we reviewed the highlights of 2024, shared key national and international developments, presented ecosystem reports, and collaborated with our members to shape strategies for the upcoming year.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members for their active participation. We look forward to continuing our impactful efforts at full speed in 2025!

EYDK Chair Şafak Müderrisgil participated in the 2024 Sustainability Conference held on December 3, 2024, at Jeddah/Saudi Arabia. The event was organized in collaboration with The Islamic Economics Institute and the Saudi-Spanish Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (SCIEF).

The conference, themed “The Role of Islamic Finance in Sustainable Development: Food Security, Water Management & Energy” brought together many distinguished speakers in the field.

Müderrisgil spoke in the panel titled “Impact Measurement and Management: Türkiye as a Case,” where she discussed Impact Measurement and Management (IMM), impact investments, and EYDK. She also shared updates on the development of green and social sukuk in Türkiye.

As EYDK and the ETKİYAP Consortium, we are thrilled to announce the signing of the agreement for our “Empowering Disabled Women and Girls through Sports and Livelihood Opportunities” project, designed in alignment with UNESCO Fit for Life Programme and supported by the British Embassy Bilateral Programme! 🤝

Project Goals:

-Enhancing the physical and mental well-being of women and girls with disabilities through the power of sports,
-Increasing their employability,
-Collecting vital data to shape sustainable and impactful interventions for empowerment.

This project is designed in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those targeting the reduction of inequalities, gender equality, and the building of resilient communities.

On December 3rd, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are proud and excited to launch this meaningful initiative.

Together, EYDK will continue to work toward a more inclusive future!

The importance of impact investing and strategies focused on social benefit continues to grow. EYDK Secretary General Tuğçe Söğüt shared insights in her interview with Platin magazine, discussing the development of impact investments in Türkiye and the initiatives undertaken by EYDK to support this progress.

Söğüt emphasized that “Impact investments combine financial returns with contributions to society and the environment” and highlighted the necessity of integrating impact goals into decision-making processes.

She also stressed the importance of creating an ecosystem where public institutions, the private sector, and civil society collaborate to foster sustainable growth.

The interview is featured in the December issue of Platin magazine!

We are thrilled to announce the “The Size of Impact” report, prepared by Impact Europe, in collaboration with EYDK and stakeholders, and published by the European Impact Investing Consortium. The report was unveiled on November 27th, during the opening of Impact Week (November 27–29), gathering leaders from the global impact ecosystem.

The European private impact investing market, covering direct and indirect investments in unlisted assets, is valued at €190 billion, representing 2.5% of the €7.6 trillion eligible assets under management (AUM) for impact investing in Europe.

Milestone Moment for Türkiye!

For the first time impact investing market in Türkiye has been measured at €97 million, marking a pivotal step for the growth of its ecosystem. We thank all contributors to this milestone. EYDK is proud to drive the progress of impact investing in Türkiye.

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As EYDK, we aim to advance the impact investment ecosystem by working collaboratively with our national and international stakeholders. We closely monitor dynamic developments in the impact field and focus on making a difference both in Türkiye and globally through strategic partnership.

Contributing to the Ecosystem through Our Events and Partnerships.

With the events we host, we address the reflections of impact investments across various sectors, while our publications and visits contribute to the expansion of this field. In the events we participate in, we continue to share our knowledge and experience to enhance the ecosystem’s expertise and promote the growth of impact investments.

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