Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan Delivers Opening Speech at KADİM Program Launch

Özyeğin University President Prof. Barış Tan delivered the opening remarks at the launch of the Solidarity and Advanced Mentorship Program for Women’s Cooperatives (KADİM), developed through a partnership between Özyeğin University and the Eastern Black Sea Development Agency (DOKA). During the event held at Özyeğin University, Prof. Tan emphasized the importance of translating scientific knowledge generated at universities into tangible social benefits.

Noting that KADİM was developed based on nearly two years of field research and needs assessments, Prof. Tan highlighted the program’s aim of providing long-term solutions for women’s cooperatives and strengthening women’s position in economic and social life. He emphasized that the partnership with DOKA is particularly valuable in translating scientific research into real-world initiatives that support regional development.

Prof. Tan further noted that the experience gained through KADİM is expected to contribute to the development of a mentorship model that could be adapted for use in other regions in the future. He described the program as an important example of Özyeğin University’s commitment to connecting its research expertise with the needs of society.