WELCOME TO TEBD II
Chambers of commerce and industry in both Türkiye and the European Union (EU) play a vital role in fostering economic cooperation and supporting Türkiye’s EU accession process. The Türkiye-EU Business Dialogue (TEBD) project is built on a long-standing partnership between Eurochambres, the association of European chambers of commerce and industry, and TOBB, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye. As the “voices of the business community,” both organisations advocate for the interests of their members, focusing on strategic priorities that benefit businesses in both regions.
The next phase of the Türkiye-EU Business Dialogue (TEBD-II) will be implemented over 36 months, from 2024 to 2027, and aims to deepen economic relations between Türkiye and the European Union. Led by Eurochambres, this initiative will involve a wide range of collaborative activities, including High-Level Business Dialogues, SME surveys, and joint workshops between Turkish and EU chambers and business communities. The project will also feature capacity-building efforts such as study visits, chamber academies, and support programmes focused on energy efficiency, sustainable growth, and EU Acquis, all designed to strengthen the capacity of both Turkish and EU chambers.
An important component of TEBD-II is the Chamber Partnership Grant Scheme, which will allocate funding for approximately 20 joint projects carried out by European and Turkish chambers. Each project will have a duration of up to 15 months. In addition, the TEBD-II team will provide training, coaching, and continuous support to the grant recipients to ensure the effective implementation of their activities.
The Türkiye-EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) is a project co-funded by the European Union under its IPA II programme with Türkiye that aims to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between the Turkish and the European private sectors. Activities are implemented by the European and Turkish chambers of commerce and industry.
TEBD is managed by Eurochambres, through a grant contract with CFCU,
in close cooperation with TOBB as the end beneficiary institution of the project.