Corporate Social Responsibility in Turkey: Overview and Perspectives

The report is the outcome of four months of collaboration between AFD and the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management to examine existing CSR stakeholder initiatives and practices in Turkey. Between 2005 and 2006, a literature review, field visits and face-to-face interviews with key public and private stakeholders were conducted. The result was a detailed strategic study of which the present report compiles the key findings and conclusions. This report provides readers with a recent picture of the state of CSR awareness and practices among public and private stakeholders in Turkey. Based on the analysis of specific drivers and constraints, it suggests practical steps that could be taken by public and private organisations to support the further development of CSR in Turkey.