The Catalogue of the Impact Investing Forum / A Closer Look at Place-Based Impact Investing

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”.