CIRIEC International is a respected international research network and non-governmental
organization established to conduct scientific research, generate knowledge, and promote the
dissemination of global best practices in the fields of public economy, social economy, and
cooperatives.
As an academic and strategic reference point for sectors that directly affect millions of people and
generate billions of dollars in economic value worldwide, CIRIEC International continues its activities
globally with more than 20 member countries. CIRIEC Türkiye, which represents the Turkish branch
of this international structure, aims to contribute scientifically to the development of public, social,
and cooperative economy in Türkiye. Within the scope of CIRIEC Türkiye, Istanbul Gelisim University
continues to carry out national and international studies in this field with determination.
Conducting scientific research at the international level, CIRIEC International has established
academic working groups consisting of 82 researchers from 28 countries around the world in order
to analyze global dynamics across different fields.
Among these working groups, the “Gender and Social Economy” group brings together researchers
from different countries to conduct internationally oriented research activities. Recognized as an
important research area in terms of regional development and sectoral transformation, this group
has accepted CIRIEC Türkiye National Committee Members and Istanbul Gelisim University
academics Assistant Professor Aysun Kaya Deniz and Research Assistant Zehra Makar Çelik as
researchers.
