activities / international relations

Relations of TESKOMB with related international organizations are developing rapidly. European Union holds an important and special place in activities carried out under international relations. With the approval of Turkey's status as a candidate country and the acceptance of the National Plan the integration processes has been initiated. In this regard, in order to keep up with these developments certain activities are being carried out to ensure the adaptation of tradesmen-craftsmen sector to the EU.

It is necessary to examine the situation of the tradesmen-craftsmen in the EU member states and also the policies and applications pertaining to this sector. TESKOMB has undertaken two important studies in 2001 to determine the policies regarding and support available to the sector. Please see the R&D section for detailed information. Click here.

TESKOMB has been a member of European Mutual Guarantee Association (AECM) since 2000. AECM, was established in 1992 as a non-profit association. AECM is now representing 29 companies or federations that operate as networks of guarantee societies in 17 countries of the European Economic Area. The main objectives of the association are;
to represent the common interests of the members
to consolidate and develop the role of Mutual Guarantees as a special instrument for enhancing SME's.
to promote the harmonisation of the legal framework and to improve the financial operating conditions of the Guarantee Societies.
to foment the exchange of information between members
to suggest ideas, proposals to the diverse parties involved in economic policies, including the European Union.

AECM works as a partner of the European Commission and is supported by the DG Enterprise in its activities.
Another important activity of TESKOMB has been the organization of the "Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the EU Integration Process Seminar". During the seminar information was presented by the experts form EU member states as well as local experts. The proceedings of the seminar have been published as a book.