
In the EKK meeting chaired by Cevdet Yılmaz, human capital, public supports and balance of payments are discussed.
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The Economic Coordination Board meets with certain agendas to discuss economic policies.
The Economy Coordination Board (EKK) convened at the Presidential Complex under the chairmanship of Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz. At the meeting, where important topics of the economic agenda are evaluated, increasing the quality of the workforce, the effectiveness of public supports and changes in balance of payments statistics stand out. The statement expected to be made after the meeting is followed by economic circles.
STRENGTHENING HUMAN CAPITAL WILL BE CONSIDERED
One of the first topics on the agenda of the meeting was strengthening human capital. In this context, studies aimed at increasing the quality of the workforce, improving the harmony between education and employment and supporting productivity will be evaluated.
THE EFFECT OF GOVERNMENT AID ON THE ECONOMY WILL BE EVALUATED
The contribution of state aid provided by the public to economic activities will also be on the agenda at the meeting. The effects of public supports on the economy and how effectively these aids are used will be focused on.
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