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The World Economic Forum in Turkey was especially well timed, coming a year after Turkey began negotiations for membership in the European Union and on the eve of Pope Benedict XVI’s landmark visit to Turkey and the crucial EU Summit in Brussels at which leaders were to assess the status of the accession talks. The setting too was most appropriate - Istanbul’s Ciragan Palace recalling Turkey’s grand history and culture  |
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| Introduction |
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Preface
The timing of the World Economic Forum in Turkey could not have been better; just a few days after the publication of the European... |
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The Creative Imperative in Turkey
Pursuing "the creative imperative", the theme of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2006, has been a priority for the Forum... |
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EU Accession
Turkey's application to join the European Union (EU) has become the concern of the day, hovering above all others on the nation's agenda. |
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Geopolitical Role
Glance at a world map and Turkey's unique geopolitical position is obvious. Literally at the strategic crossroads where West collides... |
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Competitiveness & Business Opportunities
Turkey's competitiveness is the key to its future success, particularly as it deepens ties with Europe and moves towards EU accession.
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Bridging Civilizations
As a Muslim nation that has embraced so-called "Western" values - democracy, a free press, being a secular state |
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