ÇSGB AB VE MALİ YARDIMLAR DAİRESİ BAŞKANLIĞI

What ÇSGB AB VE MALİ YARDIMLAR DAİRESİ BAŞKANLIĞI does

The ÇSGB AB ve Mali Yardımlar Dairesi Başkanlığı — operating as the Human Resources Development Operational Programme Authority (İnsan Kaynaklarının Geliştirilmesi Program Otoritesi, İKG OP) — is a directorate general within the Republic of Turkey's Ministry of Labour and Social Security, headquartered in Çankaya, Ankara. Established on 16 May 1989 as the European Communities Coordination Department, the entity was restructured on 29 November 2023 via Presidential Decree No. 32384, merging the External Relations General Directorate and EU Affairs General Directorate into the current Directorate General of Foreign Relations and European Union. It serves as the exclusive Turkish Programme Authority for the EU Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) Human Resources Development component, coordinating EU accession negotiations in Chapter 2 (Free Movement of Workers) and Chapter 19 (Social Policy and Employment).

The organisation's core offering is the İnsan Kaynaklarının Geliştirilmesi Operasyonel Programı (İKG OP), executed across three IPA financing cycles: IPA I (2007-2013) with a total allocation of €509.73 million (€433.27M EU contribution plus €76.46M Turkish national co-financing), IPA II (2014-2020) sectoral operational programme covering employment, education, and social policies, and IPA III (2021-2027). Operations span 26 NUTS Level II regions (43 priority provinces) with focus on 12 regions where GDP per capita is below 75% of Turkey's average. Supporting digital infrastructure includes İKG Akademi (akademi.ikg.gov.tr) for training and capacity building, Projematik (projematik.ikg.gov.tr) for grant and project monitoring, Proje Haritası (harita.ikg.gov.tr) for geographic visualisation, and an online tender/grant announcement portal (ihale.ikg.gov.tr) with 84 historical announcements.

The entity does not generate commercial revenue. Its funding flows from EU IPA contributions and Turkish national co-financing, and its outputs — grants, technical assistance, and programme management services — are distributed through EU-compliant procurement and direct grant award mechanisms to Turkish public institutions (İŞKUR, SGK, Ministry of National Education, Ministry of Family and Social Services, ÇASGEM, MYK), social partners, NGOs, and final beneficiaries including women, youth, the unemployed, and disadvantaged groups. Core strategic partnerships are with the European Commission, the EU Delegation to Turkey, the parent Ministry of Labour and Social Security, and international organisations including TAIEX, the Council of Europe, ILO, OECD, and IOM. As of February 2025, Ali AYBEY serves as Director General following a Presidential Decree appointment.

Name

ÇSGB AB VE MALİ YARDIMLAR DAİRESİ BAŞKANLIĞI

Legal name

T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı Dış İlişkiler ve Avrupa Birliği Genel Müdürlüğü (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Directorate General of Foreign Relations and European Union)

Website

https://ikg.gov.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Human Resources Development Operational Programme Authority is a Turkish government directorate under the Ministry of Labour and Social Security that exclusively manages EU pre-accession (IPA) funds for employment, education, lifelong learning, and social inclusion projects across Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Grant Programme Management

NAICS

Administration of Economic Programs (926), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Economic Programs (9261)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAIABAN

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

SECONDARYBPADAEAA

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYBPAIAAAC

Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Grants Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Central/Federal Government Administration

SECONDARYBPAIABAI

State/Provincial Human Services & Benefits Administration (Welfare, Disability, Child & Family)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/State/Provincial & Regional Government Administration

Keywords

• EU pre-accession assistance
• Human resources development
• Grant programme management
• Employment education social policy
• Public fund administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ankara

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The directorate acts as Turkey's Managing Authority for the EU Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance (IPA) in the field of human resources development. It plans, implements, monitors and evaluates grant-funded operational programmes covering employment, education, lifelong learning, vocational training, social inclusion and social policy reforms, channeling EU funds and national co-financing to public bodies, social partners, universities, NGOs and other eligible beneficiaries.

Product overview

ÇSGB AB ve Mali Yardımlar Dairesi Başkanlığı (Human Resources Development Operational Programme) operates under Turkey's Ministry of Labour and Social Security to manage EU pre-accession assistance for human resources development. The core offering is the İnsan Kaynaklarının Geliştirilmesi Operasyonel Programı (İKG OP), which has evolved through three IPA phases: IPA I (2007-2013), IPA II (2014-2020), and IPA III (2021-2027). The portfolio consists of sectoral operational programmes covering employment, education, lifelong learning, social inclusion, and technical assistance. Supporting platforms include İKG Akademi for training, Projematik for grant monitoring, and Proje Haritası for geographic visualization. Under IPA II, key projects include EDU-CARE, WOMEN-UP, REYOU, IQVET, ŞNT, ISKEP, and TASOP for institutional capacity building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPA I Human Resources Development Operational Programme (2007-2013) Operational programme under EU IPA I covering employment, education, lifelong learning and social inclusion in Turkey for the 2007-2013 period. Targets public institutions, social partners and NGOs in Turkey.
• IPA II Employment, Education and Social Policies Sectoral Operational Programme (2014-2020) Sectoral Operational Programme under EU IPA II managing grant funding for employment, education, vocational training and social policy reforms in Turkey during 2014-2020. Targets Turkish public institutions and eligible social partners.
• IPA III Annual and Multi-Annual Programmes (2021-2027) Programming framework under EU IPA III delivering annual and multi-annual grant actions in employment, education, social inclusion and social policy for the 2021-2027 period. Targets eligible Turkish public bodies, universities and civil society.
• Direct Grant Award Procedures (Doğrudan Hibe Programları) Direct grant award procedures through which the directorate selects and funds projects under IPA programmes without open calls, used where the Operating Structure directly identifies beneficiaries such as line ministries and social partner organisations. For Turkish public institutions and eligible social partners.
• Public Procurement / E-Tendering Services (Kamu İhale Hizmetleri) Public procurement and electronic tendering services for the directorate's IPA-funded projects, including publishing tender notices, receiving bids and awarding contracts in line with EU and national procurement rules. For suppliers and service providers participating in IPA projects.
• İKG Akademi Online academy / learning platform operated by the directorate to build capacity among IPA beneficiaries on project preparation, implementation, financial management and EU compliance. For potential and current IPA grant beneficiaries.
• Projematik Web-based project database / search platform that lets users browse IPA HRD projects by theme, sector, year and location. For public institutions, researchers and the general public.
• Proje Haritası Geographic information tool that maps IPA HRD projects across Turkey to visualise regional coverage and impact. For public institutions, policy makers and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Total IPA allocation of 509.73 million Euro managed for 2007-2013 period
• +1 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IPA III Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance 2021-2027coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014IPA III (2021-2027 period) is the successor financing instrument managed under the same institutional framework. The organization continues as the responsible Programme Authority for the Employment, Education and Social Policies sector under IPA III.
• Avrupa Komisyonu (European Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007The European Commission is the primary co-financing partner for the IPA Human Resources Development Component in Turkey. The Commission and the Turkish government jointly oversee programme implementation through the Sectoral Monitoring Committee. The Commission provides the majority of funding (85%) and exercises oversight through periodic reviews, audits, and approval of major programme documents.
• T.C. Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Bakanlığı (Ministry of Labour and Social Security of Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is the parent institution. The organization serves as the IPA Human Resources Development Operational Programme Authority within the Ministry, managing EU pre-accession funds in the human resources development domain under the Ministry's overall policy guidance.
• Türkiye İş Kurumu (İŞKUR) - Turkish Employment AgencycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerİŞKUR is a key implementing partner in IPA-funded employment projects. Joint operations include youth employment promotion (PYE), public employment services quality improvement (PES), and career guidance services development (IQJVC).
• Sosyal Güvenlik Kurumu (SGK) - Social Security InstitutioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSGK collaborates on registered employment promotion operations under IPA I, including the KİTUP project (Promoting Registered Employment Through Innovative Measures).
• Aile ve Sosyal Hizmetler Bakanlığı (Ministry of Family and Social Services)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners on social inclusion projects targeting disadvantaged groups, Roma populations, conditional cash transfer programmes, and institutional capacity building for social inclusion policies (MINofFAMILY, CCT projects).
• Millî Eğitim Bakanlığı (Ministry of National Education)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborates on education improvement and vocational training projects including METEK (Improving Quality of Vocational and Technical Education), school enrollment promotion, and early childhood education projects.
• TAIEX (AB Teknik Destek ve Bilgi Değişim Ofisi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAIEX provides technical assistance for the transposition, implementation, and enforcement of EU acquis. The organization's coordination department manages and monitors TAIEX applications within the Ministry's scope, including expert missions, study visits, and seminars.
• Avrupa Konseyi (Council of Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngages with the Council of Europe on labour market policy, social security coordination, and European Social Charter matters within the EU accession negotiation framework.
• Uluslararası Çalışma Örgütü (ILO) - International Labour OrganizationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on decent work promotion, occupational health and safety, and labour standards within the framework of EU accession and international labour standards alignment.
• OECD (Ekonomik İşbirliği ve Kalkınma Örgütü)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in OECD-coordinated PIAAC (Programme for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies) for measuring adult skills in literacy, numeracy, and digital problem-solving, contributing to evidence-based labour market policy.
• Birleşmiş Milletler Uluslararası Göç Örgütü (IOM) - International Organization for MigrationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaborates on labour mobility projects, particularly the 'Promoting Sustainable and Socially Inclusive Labour Market Integration' project on labour migration and mobility.
• Avrupa Birliği Türkiye Delegasyonu (EU Delegation to Turkey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe EU Delegation to Turkey is the main interlocutor for IPA programme management, representing the European Commission in programme monitoring, review meetings, and approval of major programme documents. Co-chairs the Sectoral Monitoring Committee.
• Çalışma ve Sosyal Güvenlik Eğitim ve Araştırma Merkezi (ÇASGEM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerÇASGEM collaborates on training and research capacity strengthening projects (ÇASGEM operation under IPA II), developing training programmes and institutional research capabilities in labour and social security domains.
• Mesleki Yeterlilik Kurumu (MYK) - Vocational Qualifications AuthoritycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartners on national qualifications system development (UYEP/UYEP-II) under IPA I and IPA II, supporting the implementation of the Turkish Qualifications Framework in line with the European Qualifications Framework.
• Kalkınma Ajansları (Development Agencies)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional development agencies serve as implementation partners for IPA-funded operations at the regional level, particularly in less developed regions of Turkey.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Directorate for EU Affairs (Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Türkiye's central EU coordination directorate under the MFA oversees the country's overall EU accession strategy and IPA coordination across ministries, of which this labour-focused IPA authority is one operational component.
• DG REGIO (European Commission – Regional and Urban Policy): DG REGIO manages the European Regional Development Fund and Cohesion Fund, which the IPA HRD component is structured to prepare Turkey for. Its cohesion policy frameworks are the structural templates this Turkish authority benchmarks against.
• DG REFORM (European Commission – Structural Reform Support): DG REFORM provides technical and financial support for structural reforms in EU member states and candidate countries, complementing IPA-funded capacity building. Its reform delivery instruments overlap thematically with this entity's technical assistance components.

Broad incumbents

• DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion (European Commission): DG EMPL manages the European Social Fund (ESF/ESF+), the post-accession counterpart to the IPA HRD component that this Turkish authority prepares Turkey to absorb. It sets the policy benchmarks (employment, education, lifelong learning, social inclusion) that this entity's projects align with.
• EU Delegation to Turkey: The EU Delegation represents the European Commission in Turkey, co-chairs Sectoral Monitoring Committee meetings, and approves major IPA programme documents. It is the in-country supervisory counterpart for this Programme Authority and operates in the same IPA HRD policy space.
• DG NEAR (European Commission – Neighbourhood and Enlargement Negotiations): DG NEAR is the EU-side owner of the IPA instrument that this Turkish Programme Authority implements. It designs IPA policy, allocates funding across candidate countries, and supervises the Sectoral Monitoring Committee co-chaired with the EU Delegation to Turkey — making it the direct upstream counterpart for this entity.

Direct peers

• Secretariat for European Affairs (North Macedonia): North Macedonia's Secretariat for European Affairs coordinates IPA programming and EU accession chapters in a similar manner. Both entities manage IPA across multiple programming periods and interface with EU DGs as the national IPA coordinator.
• Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro (IPA Coordinator): Montenegro's Ministry of European Affairs coordinates IPA programming and EU accession for Montenegro as a candidate country — an analogous role performed under the same IPA instrument, though focused on different sectoral operational programmes.
• Serbian Ministry of European Integration (IPA Managing Authority): Serbia's IPA Managing Authority performs an analogous role: coordinating EU pre-accession funds across line ministries and managing IPA programming cycles for a candidate country. It is the closest peer in terms of mandate, structure, and IPA instrument interface.

Emerging players

• Croatian ESF Managing Authority (Ministry of Labour): Croatia transitioned from IPA candidate to EU member in 2013 and now manages European Social Fund allocations through its labour ministry — representing the post-accession evolution that this Turkish authority is preparing for, and offering a forward-looking template.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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