As part of the special issue of our faculty’s journal, KOCATEPEİİBFD, themed “Regional Sustainable Development” and published in celebration of the 50th anniversary of our faculty, a promotional meeting and panel event were organized. In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, Zafer Development Agency, and our Faculty, the program was held on April 9, 2025, at the Sabri Bektöre Conference Hall, with the participation of university administration, public institution representatives, non-governmental organizations, academics, and students.
The opening speeches were delivered by our Faculty Journal Editor, Prof. Dr. Fatih Ecer; Zafer Development Agency Afyonkarahisar Provincial Coordinator, Osman Köprücüoğlu; and our Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Şuayıp Özdemir. The speeches highlighted the academic quality of the journal, the vision for sustainable development, the potential for regional contribution, and our university’s pioneering role in this field.
In the panel session, moderated by our Faculty’s Department of Finance faculty member, Prof. Dr. İsa Sağbaş, presentations were given by Acting Head of the Planning and Regional Coordination Unit of Zafer Development Agency, Bekir Umut, and our Faculty member, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Volkan Göçoğlu, on the TR33 regional development plans and sustainable strategic management in the public sector.
The panel concluded with a Q&A session and the presentation of plaques. This meaningful event, organized on behalf of our faculty’s journal, served as an important platform for knowledge sharing and fostering collaboration with a focus on regional sustainable development. We extend our gratitude to all stakeholders for their contributions.
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