TURKISH SME POLICY Oli THE EVE OF ET; NEGOTIATIONS "Lessons rrom the Experiences of Last Enlargement"
Abstract
The main objective of this smdy is to provide an analysis on the degree of convergence ofTurkLrh SA1Es Policy wtth that of the EU in the light of I the negoriarion experience of the last enlargement as regards to SMEs. Moreover, it sheds a fi'ght to possible key challenges for SME sector that _ Turkey can face in the forthcoming negotiation process of the EU In this 1 sense, the study draws some lessons before negotintion process starts. it analyses not only the derogother derogations taken under diJfetent related chapters like competition including state aids, industrial policy and taxation, II will be based on. a qualitative evaluation, adopting a compare and contrast methodology regarding negotiation e.1.perience of the new member states indudint: Bulgaria and Romania in the SME related policy fields. The study draws attention to probable advantages and disadvantages in the process of adjustmem of the acquis related 10 SMEs and finnly underlines the high possibility that Turkey would face Jerious challenges as a form of opening benchmarks, especially under competition chapter due to fnck of any legal
framework and monitoring agency for state aids and under industrial policy regarding incomplete restructuring of the sud sector. Taking aU these aspects into account, the study suggests that m order to supervise whole process in a complementary mnnner, chapter of Enterprise and Industrial Policy should bf' carried out simultaneously with the negotiation processes of competiticn and taxation policfes,
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References
- Regional Development Programmes. Eri~im: http://www.dpt.gov.tr/bgyu /abdbkpu/ a bd bkpu .htm
- Regulation on Definition, Characteristics and Classification of SMEs (with decision no: 2005/9617). 18.11.2005. Official Gazette.
Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Burcu M. Dıraor
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Publication Date
June 30, 2006
Submission Date
March 19, 2006
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2006 Volume: 14 Number: 1