ABOUT US
We develop and implement participatory tools that will mobilize local potential with a holistic approach for the sustainable development of Ankara.
Ankara Development Agency, which was established as Turkey's youngest development agency with the decision of the Council of Ministers in 2009, carries out pioneering activities for the sustainable development of Ankara. Ankara Development Agency, which aims to activate local potential based on participation, prepares Ankara-oriented regional plans within the framework of national development goals and provides financial and technical support to the projects developed for the main goals and priorities determined in these plans.
It aims to make the city a center of attraction by introducing the unique investment environment and business opportunities offered by the capital Ankara to local and foreign investors. It aims to position Ankara as a globally recognized destination with its urban branding activities. Ankara Development Agency, which carries out its work with an innovative, impartial and solution-oriented approach, works for a dynamic Ankara that makes the most efficient use of its resources with its activities based on social, economic and cultural development.
Our Vision
To be a pioneer in the development and implementation of development strategies that will transform Ankara into a global capital in terms of economy, culture and politics.
Our Mission
In order to accelerate sustainable regional development and reduce intra-regional development differences; to develop strategies for the region, to provide support, to ensure cooperation and coordination, to carry out monitoring and evaluation, promotion and communication activities.
Our Core Values
Participation
Accessibility
Impartiality
Transparency
Scientificity
Sustainability
Environmental Awareness
Social Awareness
Board of Directors
The board of directors, which is the decision-making body of the agency, consists of the Governor of Ankara, the Mayor of Ankara, the President of the Ankara Chamber of Industry, the President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, the Secretary General of the Ankara Development Agency and three representatives to be elected by the Development Council from the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
Vasip ŞAHİN
the Governor of Ankara
Mansur YAVAŞ
the Mayor of Ankara
Gürsel BARAN
the President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce
Seyit ARDIÇ
the President of the Ankara Chamber of Industry
Hasan Fehmi YILMAZ
President of MUSIAD Ankara Branch
Orhan AYDIN
Chairman of the Board of Ostim OIZ
Serdar ALEMDAR
General Manager of ODTÜ Teknokent A.Ş.
Emine DOĞRUKÖK
the Acting Secretary General of the Ankara Development Agency
Development Council
The Development Council is an advisory body formed by public and private instutitons, universities and local governments of Ankara, in line with the regions development goals. It consists of 100 members. The board is the advisory body of the Agency and aims to improve awareness, enhance cooperation and steer the activities of Agency based on the demands of grass roots level.
Ankara Development Agency Development Council Members
Last Update: 01/12/2021
Emine DOĞRUKÖK
Acting Secretary General
Born in 1988 in Hatay, Emine DOĞRUKÖK graduated from Boğaziçi University, Department of Political Science and International Relations in 2013. Following her graduation, she started working as an expert at the Strategy Planning and Projects Directorate of Turkish Technic in 2013. In 2015, Mrs. DOĞRUKÖK started working as an expert at Ankara Development Agency. She studied languages in the USA between 2018-2020 and took courses in social development at Indiana University in 2019. He worked in the Program Management Unit, Investment Support Office and Social Development Unit within the Agency and was appointed as the Head of Social Development Unit in 2022.
On August 16, 2023, she was appointed as the Acting Secretary General of Ankara Development Agency. Mrs. DOĞRUKÖK, who continues her Master's Degree in Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Management Organization Department, speaks English fluently and is married and has two children.
General Secretariat
The General Secretariat, as the executive organ of the agency, works for the realization of the objectives within the framework of the development plans through its working units and the investment support office.
