Category: Announcements

We were honored to join the Social Outcomes Conference 2025 (SOC25), hosted by Oxford’s Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab). The conference brought together global policymakers, academics, and practitioners to advance outcomes-driven approaches for social change.

Why SOC25 Matters
This year’s theme, “Institutionalising outcomes and impact: partnerships for systemic change,” stressed the need to embed mission-led, outcomes-based approaches into institutions. Leaders from across sectors explored how collaboration can build resilient frameworks that prioritize accountability, prevention, and long-term value. 

EYDK’s Contribution
Ahead of SOC25, we joined the roundtable “Learning from each other: Mapping the evolution and challenges of social outcomes contracts in Europe.” It was an invaluable opportunity to exchange lessons and bring Türkiye’s perspective to this evolving field. 

Our Commitment
At EYDK, we aim to position Türkiye as a regional hub for impact investing. SOC25 deepened our engagement with the global ecosystem and reinforced our resolve to advance outcome-based financing models that create lasting social value.

EYDK Chair and GSG Impact Trustee Şafak Müderrisgil shared her insights at the “Financing the Future: Mobilizing Capital for Inclusive Cleantech Innovation” session held on 1 September 2025, in Istanbul.

The session addressed financing for clean technologies and mobilizing capital for a just transition. The role of impact investing in building a more inclusive financial system for women, youth, and underrepresented communities was at the center of the discussion.

On July 21, our Chair and GSG Impact Trustee Şafak Müderrisgil, together with our Secretary General Tuğçe Söğüt, participated in the 2025 Sustainability Standards Conference held in Frankfurt by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) to follow the latest developments in the field of sustainability.

Representing Türkiye — one of the first countries to integrate ISSB Sustainability Standards into national legislation — Gülşah Günay, Head of the Sustainability Standards Department at the POA, contributed as a panelist. Following the remarks of ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber, ISSB board members and representatives from institutions such as Deutsche Bank, BAFIN, EIOPA, and IESBA discussed the impact of sustainability reporting on global finance.

The conference was structured around regulation, research, and implementation, with the aim of supporting global alignment in sustainability reporting.

The insights gained from this gathering continue to inform our efforts to build a comprehensive infrastructure for sustainability reporting.

In the 10th anniversary of the SDGs, the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) marked a key milestone in the transformation of the global financial system. As EYDK, we are proud to have contributed to this historic process!

EYDK Chair and GSG Impact Trustee Şafak Müderrisgil spoke at the session “Investing Forward: Opportunities in Emerging Markets”, organized in collaboration with PRI, SpainNAB, and UNGC Spain, sharing insights on how to increase capital flows to emerging markets:

•  Opportunity: Innovative models such as impact investing can generate both financial and social value.
•  Area for Improvement: Enhanced data availability, aligned priorities, and increased awareness can significantly boost capital flows.
•  Solution: Needs-driven projects, strong impact measurement systems, and inclusive design can unlock capital at scale.

To achieve the SDGs, we must transform not only capital flows, but also our approach to financing.

🇯🇵 From May 20 to 22, 2025, the city of Kyoto hosted the annual Global Leadership Meeting (GLM) 2025, organized by the GSG Impact JAPAN National Partner.

This inspiring gathering brought together leaders working in the fields of impact investing and the impact economy. In addition to sessions, the event was open to a wider audience on the first day of GLM 2025 through the GSG Impact Conference.

🔹 On May 20, the public GSG Impact Conference served as a platform for sharing the latest global developments in impact investing. Hosted at Ritsumeikan University — one of Japan’s leading institutions in impact investing and entrepreneurship education — the event brought together a diverse audience to explore emerging trends and innovative practices shaping the global impact landscape.

Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK, spoke at the conference, highlighting Türkiye’s recent progress in impact investing and emphasizing its potential to serve as a regional bridge connecting the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia

🔹 On May 21–22, GSG Impact’s National Partners and global stakeholders came together at the historic Kyoto International Conference Center, where the Kyoto Protocol was signed, to shape their shared vision and strengthen regional collaboration. 

On May 21, during the session titled “What’s Next for OBF: From SIBs to Impact-Linked Loans and Beyond”, Tuğçe Söğüt, Secretary General of EYDK, presented Türkiye’s experience in launching its first Social Impact Bond. She reflected on the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from outcomes-based finance models in a local context.

Over the course of three days, more than 150 participants from over 50 countries engaged in meaningful dialogue around emerging global trends and localized initiatives Throughout the conference, participants exchanged success stories, innovative models, and real-life lessons — creating a valuable space for learning and connection within the impact ecosystem.

As the GSG Impact National Partner for Türkiye since 2022, we were proud to share our country’s journey, experiences, and regional vision for advancing impact investing.

GLM 2025 once again reminded us: growing the impact ecosystem requires more than capital — it demands collective learning, collaboration, and strong global networks.

Hosted by GSG Impact Japan National Partner, the Global Leadership Meeting (GLM) 2025—one of the world’s leading summits in the field of impact investing—kicked off in Kyoto, Japan.

Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of EYDK and Trustee of GSG Impact, joined the opening plenary session titled “United for the Impact Economy: Voices from Around the World” as a speaker.

In her remarks, she spotlighted recent developments in Türkiye’s impact investment ecosystem, including pioneering initiatives and efforts to align with global standards. In the “vision for the future”, she underlined the importance of impact-driven public policies, innovative financial tools, and stronger regional collaboration to drive meaningful change.

She emphasized EYDK’s role within the global GSG Impact network and Türkiye’s growing potential to act as a regional bridge for impact investing between the Middle East, Europe and Central Asia.