Category: EYDK

Chair of The Impact Investment Advisory Board Türkiye (EYDK), Şafak Müderrisgil, gave an interview to Anadolu Agency titled “Social benefit and profit meet in impact investments”!

In the interview, Müderrisgil stated, global impact investments have reached a market size of $1.16 trillion by providing innovative solutions to social and environmental issues. She stated “Attracting impact investments to Türkiye is critical for several reasons. These investments bring not only financial capital but also expertise and innovative solutions. Furthermore, impact investments can enhance Türkiye’s global competitiveness and position the country as a responsible investment destination.”

 Müderrisgil also highlighted that the growth of impact investments in Türkiye is accelerating with social impact bonds and sustainability reporting standards. She mentioned projects like ‘Istanbul Coding’ that provides employment for young people, as well as green bonds and impact investment funds that contribute to environmental and social development. She emphasised that a strong ecosystem is being built through public-private partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.

You can access the full interview from here.

Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of the Impact Investing Advisory Board, attended the 6th Business Advisory Board meeting of UNICEF Türkiye!

Şafak Müderrisgil, Chair of the Impact Investing Advisory Board, attended the 6th Business Advisory Board meeting of UNICEF Türkiye, where top business leaders and stakeholders gathered to explore innovative solutions for empowering children and young people.

During the meeting, Müderrisgil emphasised the importance of raising awareness within the private sector regarding the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the significance of involving young people in decision-making processes. She also highlighted innovative financing solutions that can deliver measurable outcomes for children and youth during a session he led.

For more information on UNICEF Türkiye’s Business Advisory Board meeting, click here.

The Catalogue of the Impact Investing Forum / A Closer Look at Place-Based Impact Investing has been published!

EYDK, aiming to make impact investing a widespread, sustainable, and inclusive option in Türkiye, launched an event series called the ‘Impact Investing Forum’, in collaboration with its member institutions, focusing on different sectors and investment areas where “Impact” matters. The first event of this series, in partnership with TARKEM, took place on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Historical Akın Passage Kemeraltı in Izmir.

Since its establishment, EYDK has played a role in introducing and implementing the concept of “Place-Based Impact Investing” in Türkiye. In collaboration with its member institution TARKEM, EYDK convened stakeholders in the Aegean Region to delve deeper into the subject matter. Place-Based Impact Investing proposes making strategic investments tailored to the economic, social, and environmental needs of a specific region to promote its sustainable development.

The Impact Investing Forum addressed topics such as Impact Investments, TARKEM as a Place-Based Impact Investment, Global Perspectives on Place-Based Impact Investments, Impact and Ethics, Impact Investing Stories, and Impact Measurement and Management through expert moderators and speakers.

Featuring speakers from national and international institutions shaping the impact ecosystem, together with representatives from the private sector and public organisations, the first Impact Investing Forum provided opportunities to increase awareness and foster new collaborations in the Aegean Region on “Impact Investing” and “Place-Based Impact Investments”.

Click here to read the catalogue of the EYDK Impact Investing Forum / Izmir. 

The catalogue of the EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024 has been published!

The EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024, organised by the Impact Investing Advisory Board (EYDK) for the first time this year, was successfully completed on May 23-24 at Boğaziçi University under the theme “Accelerating Impact: Forge the Future, Transform Together”.

The EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024 aimed to highlight Türkiye’s progress in transitioning to an impact economy, while also aiming to increase awareness, promote, and strengthen collaborations in the field of impact investing.

Throughout summit, panels were organised on various topics including the Türkiye’s present and future for impact investing, supply and demand of impact capital, impact bonds, stories of early impact investments in Türkiye, placed-based impact investing, faith-based investments aligned with impact investing, data scarcity, impact measurement and management, and delivering social impact through investing in women’s football.

Click here to read the catalog of the EYDK Impact Investment Summit 2024. 

EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024 panels are now on the EYDK Youtube channel!

The panels from the EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024, held at Boğaziçi University on May 23-24 under the theme “Accelerating Impact: Shaping the Future, Transforming Together,” are now available on the EYDK YouTube channel. Don’t miss out! 

Watch insightful panels from our summit on the EYDK YouTube channel to dive into innovative impact investments and explore the ecosystem. Discover the latest in impact investing! 

Türkiye is making great strides in impact investing! Key milestones include the first social impact bond, the creation of impact funds, and the inaugural EYDK Impact Investing Summit. At the summit, we showcased Türkiye’s transition to an impact economy, raised awareness, and fostered collaboration in the field. Let’s continue to drive change together!

Click here to watch the panels.

EYDK Organised First ‘Impact Investing Forum’ in Izmir in Partnership with TARKEM, Focusing on “Place-Based Impact Investing” Theme!

EYDK, aiming to make impact investing a widespread, sustainable, and inclusive option in Türkiye, is launching an event series called the ‘Impact Investing Forum’, in collaboration with its member institutions, focusing on different sectors and investment areas where “Impact” matters. The first event of this series, in partnership with TARKEM, took place on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Historical Akın Passage Kemeraltı in Izmir.

Since its establishment, EYDK has played a role in introducing and implementing the concept of “Place-Based Impact Investing” in Türkiye. In collaboration with its member institution TARKEM, EYDK convened stakeholders in the Aegean Region to delve deeper into the subject matter. Place-Based Impact Investing proposes making strategic investments tailored to the economic, social, and environmental needs of a specific region to promote its sustainable development.

Press Release. 

EYDK Held Türkiye’s First Impact Investing Summit

The EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024, organised by the Impact Investing Advisory Board (EYDK) for the first time this year, was successfully completed on May 23-24 at Boğaziçi University under the theme “Accelerating Impact: Forge the Future, Transform Together”.

The Impact Investing Advisory Board (EYDK) has been leading efforts to advance the impact investing ecosystem in Türkiye and promote sustainable development centred around impact since 2021. Alongside members from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, EYDK continues its efforts to position Türkiye as a regional leader in impact investing, with its authorised national partner status representing Türkiye within the international impact investment network GSG Impact.

In Türkiye’s developmental journey in impact investing, the implementation of the first social impact bond and the establishment of impact funds in 2023 are considered significant milestones. The EYDK Impact Investing Summit 2024 aimed to highlight Türkiye’s progress in transitioning to an impact economy, while also aiming to increase awareness, promote, and strengthen collaborations in the field of impact investing.

 

Press release. 

EYDK Initiates the Transformation in the Business World with SDG Impact Standards! 

EYDK Initiates the Transformation in the Business World with SDG Impact Standards!

As a prerequisite for EYDK membership, the SDG Impact Standards Training will be implemented by EYDK starting in 2024. EYDK is committed to ensuring the accessibility of the SDG Impact Standards Training for all interested organisations, prioritising member institutions. This initiative aligns with the worldwide adoption of SDG Impact Standards by UNDP SDG Impact.

In this context, on February 13, 2024, the SDG Impact Standards Information Session for senior executives of EYDK member institutions was hosted by Kale Group President and CEO Zeynep Bodur Okyay, and SDG Impact Director Fabienne Michaux attended the session via video message. The session was concluded with a presentation by Ceyda Özgün, Chief Impact Officer at Etkiyap, the training partner and one of the founding members of EYDK.

The SDG Impact Standards Training, with the participation of EYDK members, will take place in Istanbul, hosted by Sabancı ARF, from February 15 to 17, 2024, and in Ankara, hosted by ODTÜ TEKNOKENT, from February 21 to 23, 2024.

 

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