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Excessive energy consumption in some region of the world can lead to floods in some other region due to global heating. A disease neglected because it is rooted far in Africa might become a dreadful epidemic in America. A terrorist organization backed for hitting other targets may, time come; turn the missiles to its very supporter. Humiliation and isolation of those with unconventional beliefs and opinions can result in reactions that threaten global peace. The solution to such problems lies only in the solidarity of all humankind. Consequently, our governance systems and attitudes must also gain a global dimension as our daily life increasingly does so.
Over the last twenty years, the income distribution gap between developed and poor nations has worsened compared to the gap within the countries. The conscience that our neighbors’ problems are also our own problems, failed to materialize. The common credo of all religions is that love and sharing creates more peaceful societies. The effective use of aid is at least as important as its amount.
Therefore, projects that are being supported by organizations such as EU and World Bank should be managed well.
To achieve a successful social support project, we need to:
- Identify the right need,
- Identify the right resources,
- Utilize the resources effectively and with a view towards sustainability
- Establish an adequate infrastructure for good governance
ARGE provided the quality assurance and sustainability services for the EU sponsored “Business Centers” project which was designed to support SME in Türkiye. The Business Centers, called ABİGEM, are now established in numerous high potential cities and started to raise their own resources to continue to provide services to SMEs in their quest for business development and adherence to EU standards.
ARGE has also been a key consortium partner in one of the largest social support projects undertaken by the World Bank in Turkey to alleviate the social impacts of the privatization program by helping dislocated employees gain new competencies and supported through a transition period.
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