Türkiye – Gaziantep | February 4, 2025

The International Forum for Development Organizations participated in the Joint Economic Summit held in Gaziantep on February 4, 2025. The summit was a prominent economic event hosted by MÜSİAD Association and the International Business Forum, with broad participation from business leaders and representatives of economic and development institutions and associations.

The Forum’s participation in the summit represented an important opportunity to strengthen its presence in regional economic events and to build new bridges of cooperation with business leaders and local associations. This contributes to developing integrative relationships between the for-profit and non-profit sectors and supports sustainable development pathways.

The summit demonstrated three key elements of success, including the diversity of participants from various sectors and nationalities, the accompanying exhibition that provided valuable networking opportunities, and the strong focus on sustainable development strategies and building effective partnerships between the economic and development sectors.

During the summit, the International Forum for Development Organizations extended an open invitation to business leaders, associations, and economic institutions to join the Forum’s network, emphasizing the importance of cross-sector partnerships as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development with long-term impact.

This participation comes as part of the International Forum for Development Organizations’ efforts to strengthen cooperation with the private sector, expand its regional and international networks, and build balanced partnership models that support development initiatives and promote integration between the economic and social dimensions of development.