Stakeholders’ Perceptions and Expectations about Women’s Economic Empowerment, 2017

This research was conducted by aiming to provide input for plans to seek private partnerships in Turkey for UN Women. The analysis carried out within the scope of this research was based on interviews with leading stakeholders in the field of women’s economic empowerment. In addition to the interviews, a general background was provided for analyzing stakeholders’ approaches. A third source was the discussions from the “Companies and UN Women Unit Cooperation Workshop” held in Istanbul on 24 May.

A total of 35 semi-structured interviews were held with international organizations, unions, academia, government agencies, political parties, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector representatives. The organizations and individuals included in the research were determined to reflect various views and relationships.

Interviews were made with the following organizations for this research:

• International organizations: Those active in the field of women’s economic empowerment, including the United Nations, UNFPA, UN Global Compact and ILO.
• Public Institutions: Detailed and political construction and implementation, including the Ministry of Development, the Ministry of Family and Social Policies and the Chamber of Commerce and Exchanges.
• NGOs: NGOs participating in negotiations on gender issues and carrying out projects on gender equality.
• Unions: Employers and trade unions.
• Private Sector: Campaigns related to companies implementing women’s empowerment projects or involved in such projects.
• Academics: Social scientists focusing on the empowerment of the economy and women.