DTSO President Kaya: We Need Economic Policies That Will Reduce Regional Development Disparities
Speaking at the 9th International Symposium on Economics, Politics, and Management held in Diyarbakır, DTSO President Mehmet Kaya emphasized that current incentive policies are insufficient in reducing development gaps between regions.
Hosted by the Diyarbakır Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DTSO), the 9th International Symposium on Economics, Politics, and Management (ISEPA’26) brought together business representatives and academics to discuss regional development issues.
Speaking at the symposium, DTSO Chairman of the Board Mehmet Kaya shared data from the last 24 years of incentive practices, drawing attention to regional imbalances. Kaya stated that the first and second regions received 61 percent of total investments, while 29 provinces in the fifth and sixth regions received only 10 percent of total investments.
The event was also attended by Diyarbakır Commodity Exchange Assembly President Ahmet Ay, Diyarbakır Organized Industrial Zone (OSB) President Mustafa Fidan, and DOGÜNSİFED President Devrim Türk. The speakers shared their views on digital transformation in agricultural production, technological developments in industry, and regional development strategies.
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