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10. Horizontal Issues:
The Operation will take into consideration the following horizontal issues which HRD OP and
MIPD for Turkey refer:
Equal opportunities for men and women will be ensured in the selection of participants except
for the activities planned solely for women. All the participants of this Operation will fully
benefit from equal opportunities, especially with respect to their gender; special measures will be
taken to encourage women’s participation to this Operation by taking the social and economic
obstacles for women’s employment in the region into account. For instance, a particular attention
on gender dimension will be given in research activities, background studies and manuals of
guidance.
As regards sustainable development and environmental protection, necessary actions for
ensuring the well-being of environment and society will be taken when appropriate. To that aim,
for example, usage of environment-friendly materials and equipment during the Operation will
be encouraged.
As regards participation of civil society, partnership approach will be ensured in the
implementation phase. Civil society and local administrations as well as provincial
administrations and municipalities will be participating in the Operation actively in the form of
partnership.
As regards geographical, sectoral and thematic concentration, Operation will be implemented in
eligible 12 NUTS II regions (15 growth centers and hinterlands), as mentioned before. 3 pilot
provinces from 14 NUTS II regions were selected for implementation of the operation. The
thematic focus of this operation will be ensured by delivering active labour market policies to
increase employability of the disadvantaged and entrepreneurship. The sectoral concentration
will also be achieved by conducting vocational training/retraining and entrepreneurship activities
in line with the labour market and economic needs at local level.
As regards good governance, that issue will be a permanent concern of the Operation at all
stages and levels. All administrative procedures concerned with the award of contracts will
strictly follow relevant EU rules and procedures. Lastly, transparency of procedures and results
will be sought at all times.
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