In collaboration with Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT), a comprehensive training program was conducted to support the digitization of works in the Azerbaijan Television (AzTV) archive.
As part of the ongoing “Project for the Digital Transformation of Works in the AzTV Archive”, initiated in 2023, a six-member AzTV team participated in practical training in Ankara. The training covered film scanning, color correction, and digitization processes.
This program marked the fourth event organized under the framework of the “Protocol on the Digitalization of Works in the AzTV Archive” established between TİKA, TRT, and AzTV in 2023.
At the conclusion of the training, certificates were awarded to the participants by Türkay Okan Salman, Assistant Manager of the TRT Media Management and Archive Department, along with TİKA representatives.
The project aims to colorize, restore, and digitize works in the AzTV archive, a vital repository of Azerbaijani cinema and history. By enhancing visual quality and preserving these cultural assets, the initiative ensures that this heritage will be accessible to future generations in a modern, high-quality format.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in collaboration with the Liberian Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Women Local Banana Producers Association, has established a Banana Transformation Unit in Liberia.
Liberia, which has made significant progress in banana production, is the largest producer in West Africa and ranks among the top 50 countries worldwide with an annual banana production of approximately 150 tons.
In Liberia, bananas are consumed in various forms, including fresh fruit, fried snacks, banana chips, and banana powder, which is often used in baby food and traditional dishes.
While the fruit is sold at very low prices in its unprocessed form in local markets, its value increases significantly when processed into different products.
The workshop established by TİKA aims to enhance employment opportunities by adding value to bananas, reducing labor and yield losses, and contributing to the local economy.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has supplied technical equipment to the Ukraine-based Crimean News Agency, which reports on developments concerning the Crimean Tatar people and the Turkic world to a global audience.
Founded in 2006, the agency broadcasts in Ukrainian and Turkish, serving the entire Turkic world with a particular focus on the Crimean Tatar people. It delivers timely and impartial news to the global press about compatriots living under conditions of occupation and war.
The equipment provided by TİKA aims to enhance the quality and impact of the agency’s content on Crimea, Ukraine and other Turkic regions.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar People, described the Crimean News Agency as a vital window into the Turkic world. He expressed gratitude to TİKA, noting that the new equipment would significantly strengthen the agency’s ability to fulfill its mission.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a hatchery and fish feed production unit as part of the “Guichet Unique 3A” project initiated by Niger’s Ministry of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Environment. The project aims to expand freshwater and pond fisheries while enhancing existing production systems.
In Niger, a country where agriculture and animal husbandry dominate, government-supported initiatives in pond and freshwater fisheries, along with alternative production facilities, are increasingly becoming integral to modern, integrated production policies.
The “Guichet Unique 3A” model, implemented by Niger’s Ministry of Hydraulics, Sanitation and Environment, aims to achieve self-sufficiency in the fisheries sector by addressing the needs of fish farms for fry, feed and technical support. Carried out by various institutions across different regions, this model plays a critical role in reducing dependence on imports and promoting the growth of fisheries activities.
In line with this initiative, TİKA established a hatchery and a fish feed production unit at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Agriculture at Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University of Maradi. This facility supports the “Guichet Unique 3A” program in Maradi, providing fry, feed and technical assistance to fish producers in the surrounding areas.
The units were equipped with state-of-the-art production and training tools to enhance fry production infrastructure. Equipment such as broodstock, fish feed, spawning hormones, health kits, water purifiers, oxygen units, analyzers and other essential supplies were provided by TİKA.
The fully equipped production units were officially handed over to Dan Dicko Dankoulodo University of Maradi during a ceremony attended by the university’s Rector, department heads, TİKA representatives and students from the faculty.
This project aims to increase fish production by fulfilling the core needs of fish farms in Niger, promote increased fish consumption, diversify animal production capacities and income sources and support R&D initiatives and academic research to advance fishing techniques.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) extended educational support to the historic Tiradentes Municipal School in Brazil.
During his visit to Brazil, TİKA’s President Serkan Kayalar, accompanied by Renan Ferreira, Regional Secretary for Education of the State of Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated several new facilities established by TİKA at the Tiradentes Municipal School. These included a technology laboratory, library, cafeteria and outdoor recreation areas.
Built in 1905 and designated as a municipal historical heritage site in 1990, Tiradentes Municipal School currently educates 200 students aged 7 to 15. Thanks to TİKA’s renovation efforts, the school is now equipped to implement the Technological Education Gymnasium (GET) program, which integrates modern educational approaches.
Support for 21st Century Education Needs
The GET program, set to be implemented in 200 schools across Rio de Janeiro by the end of 2024, aims to equip students with innovative educational approaches such as STEAM, Education 5.0 and maker culture. Approximately 100,000 students aged 7 to 15 are expected to benefit from this initiative. At Tiradentes Municipal School, TİKA established and renovated a technology lab, library, cafeteria and outdoor recreation areas.
Through this project, TİKA seeks to support students’ education in a more holistic and comprehensive manner.
In 2023, products created under the Cham Silk project, supported by Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), were showcased at the She Trades Exhibition.
The “Color of Memory” initiative, also backed by TİKA, brings together skilled Cham artisans to craft high-quality silk products. Beyond their economic significance, these items serve as tangible representations of Cambodia’s rich cultural heritage, showcasing its deep-rooted traditions.
The exhibition, held in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, provides an opportunity to introduce these products to broader markets while preserving their cultural narratives. It also makes a significant contribution to the artisan’ livelihoods and economic well-being.
Ülkü Kocaefe, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Cambodia, visited the stand, which drew considerable interest from attendees. She highlighted that TİKA’s project, aimed at revitalizing the Cham community’s economy, strengthening Türkiye-Cambodia relations, promoting traditional craftsmanship and contributing to sustainable development, effectively combines entrepreneurship, economic empowerment and cultural diplomacy.
Chhang Youk, Director of the Documentation Center of Cambodia (DC-Cam), remarked that Cham silk embodies the identity of the community. He noted that the project supports local families by preserving the tradition of silk weaving and plays a role in safeguarding cultural heritage for future generations.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) inaugurated a sales market at the headquarters of the National Association of Women Farmers of The Gambia (NAWFA) in Brikama. The market was established to enable women producers to sell their agricultural products.
The opening ceremony was attended by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Banjul, F. Türker Oba; NAWFA General Manager, Njaga Jawo; TİKA’s Coordinator in Banjul, Şule Bayar; officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, female farmers affiliated with the association and local media representatives.
The market is designed to serve as a central hub for consumers, facilitating the sale of a wide variety of agricultural products. These include vegetables, fruits, rice, maize, millet and oilseeds such as sesame and groundnuts, as well as processed goods like juices, groundnuts, cashew oil and sesame oil—all produced directly by women farmers across six regions.
About NAWFA
The National Association of Women Farmers (NAWFA), established in May 1999, represents 30,000 women members across 1,070 villages. The organization is dedicated to improving the social and economic well-being of its members and other stakeholders while contributing to poverty reduction at the household level.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) established a semi-industrial soap production workshop in Yomou, in the Republic of Guinea.
Yomou is a strategically significant city with most of its agricultural lands dedicated to the cultivation and harvesting of palm oil. While the locally produced palm oil is primarily used for food consumption, it holds significant economic potential as a high-value product.
The workshop established by TİKA aims to minimize losses caused by labor-intensive production methods and enhance productivity by transitioning palm oil processing from traditional techniques to an industrial scale. This initiative is designed to optimize labor efficiency and prevent economic waste.
Situated at the crossroads of regional trade routes near the borders of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, the workshop is positioned to export soap and other by-products to neighboring countries. This export activity is expected to expand international trade volume, introduce local production to global markets and contribute to the Guinean economy in the long term.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), in partnership with the National Islamic Youth Community of Guinea-Bissau, provided materials and equipment to disadvantaged women to help them engage in income-generating activities.
Essential tools and supplies for producing cakes, bread, local desserts and other bakery items were distributed to women in need across Guinea-Bissau. This initiative aims to support family economies and provide a sustainable source of income for these women.
In the initial phase of the project, 40 women actively participated with the goal of enabling at least 250 individuals, including their family members, to engage in economic production and gain access to sustainable income opportunities.
Speaking on behalf of the women benefiting from the project, Helena Hassan Said highlighted the important role of women in Guinea-Bissau’s workforce. She stated, “Women constitute 60% of our country’s population. Therefore, this support is of critical importance to us. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to TİKA for this invaluable contribution.”
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided equipment support and renovated an agricultural training hall to combat the mango mealybug in the Azad Jammu region of Pakistan.
In Mirpur, a city in Azad Jammu with a farming community of over 5,000, appropriate insecticides and agricultural tools were delivered to local authorities to mitigate the damage caused by the mango mealybug to mangoes and other crops.
Alongside the provision of chemical pesticides, equipment such as lawn mowers, pruning saws, garden shears, hoes, rakes and sickles were supplied to support fieldwork efforts.
Moreover, TİKA renovated and equipped the training hall within the Mirpur Agriculture Directorate to enable the delivery of essential training for farmers. This initiative aims to ensure the proper and effective application of pest control techniques.
A health camp focusing on urology and gynecology was organized in Kenya’s Lamu Province through the collaboration of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) and Yeryüzü Doktorları. The initiative aimed to provide surgical care for patients who had been awaiting operations for extended periods and to enhance the expertise of local doctors in their respective fields.
In the island-filled province of Lamu, Turkish doctors traveled between hospitals on different islands by boat, successfully performing 27 urology and 7 gynecology surgeries including oncological procedures. Additionally, 47 patients received medical examinations and treatment.
The camp extended beyond direct medical care by offering Kenyan doctors practical training in modern surgical techniques. Expert surgeons from Yeryüzü Doktorları demonstrated advanced methods in real-time.
Through such health camps, TİKA seeks to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in underdeveloped and developing regions while contributing to the professional development of local healthcare workers.
Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) has provided material support to the vocational training workshops at the Moyamba Government Technical Institute, located in Moyamba, one of Sierra Leone’s largest cities.
As the region’s sole vocational training center, the institute serves 1,200 students and has now upgraded its Solar Panel Assembly and Repair, Electrical-Electronics, Computer Training and Cooling Systems Repair workshops with TİKA’s support.
Previously hindered by outdated and insufficient equipment, the center now offers enhanced theoretical and practical training. This initiative aims to employ young people in the private sector, help them gain a profession and contribute to the country’s economic growth.
Speaking at the material delivery ceremony, Institute Director Joseph Joe expressed his heartfelt gratitude to TİKA. He emphasized that due to the lack of adequate equipment, students had been limited in their practical training opportunities. With the new materials, students can now integrate theoretical learning with hands-on practice.
