Education Policy Research Center
Education Policy Research Center
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Education Policy Research Center (EPAM) has undertaken the basic mission of monitoring, understanding, interpreting, explaining the transformation adventure experienced in Turkey in the field of education with the awareness of social responsibility and developing policies for the “Turkey of the Future”.
EPAM focuses on bringing together, Deciphering and creating an energy to create solutions to the problems of today and the future without sacrificing Turkey's experience, accumulation and opportunities in the field of education to artificial discussions and agendas.
EPAM's goal is to create an accumulation that will contribute to ensuring equality of opportunity and justice in education all over the world by doing studies that will strengthen the field of education in Turkey and share it with the whole society.
EPAM conducts needs-oriented, evidence-based and inclusive studies.
EPAM analyzes the issues it takes on the agenda in the field of education from a theoretical and historical point of view, creates data, examines the applied policies, produces policies, gives perspective to discussions with different views.
The main field of these studies is publications. The increased interaction in the relations between civil society and policy makers through publications and the mutual motivation shared for future studies are Decently valuable.
In this context, EPAM brings a participatory and multi-faceted perspective to education issues with field monitoring reports, analysis reports, field research, policy analysis, policy notes, study notes, opinion articles.
In this way, it contributes to the visibility of Turkey's accumulation, makes modest interventions that will improve the quality of education, keeps a record of developments and makes a note of history.
EPAM
Needs-Oriented, Evidence-Based, Inclusive
Yayınlar
4th İstanbul Education Conference Insight Report
This year, under the theme “Redesigning Education: 21st Century Skills,” the IV. Istanbul Education Conference provided a platform for discussions that invited participants to rethink the impact of education on individuals and society. The conference highlighted the importance of integrating 21st-century skills, such as analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, and social-emotional competencies, into education processes to enhance individual talents and contribute to societal development.One of the key takeaways of the conference was the need for education to move beyond a purely academic achievement-oriented model and evolve into a structure that fosters ethical values, resilience, and a sense of belonging in students. The Türkiye Century Education Model was outlined as a roadmap for this transformation, emphasizing a vision that enables students to discover their individual potential and become well-rounded individuals capable of contributing to various sectors of society.The IV. Istanbul Education Conference Final Report presents comprehensive recommendations on transforming education into a system that both nurtures individual potential and promotes social justice.
Etkinlikler
Education Monitoring Report 2023 & Early Childhood Education Report
The Education Monitoring Report 2023, prepared annually to address key issues in education, provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of education using up-to-date data on a variety of topics, including children and youth, educational inequality, access to education, and higher education. This year, we have enhanced the report by incorporating international data, aiming to determine and analyze Turkey's global standing in education. The Education Monitoring Report 2023 is presented in a renewed format, featuring high-quality analytical articles, graphs, maps, and policy recommendations. The Early Childhood Education Report explores the historical development of early childhood education, early childhood education in crisis situations, key stakeholders in the field, and the participation of migrant children in education. At this event, Dr. Isa Kaya will provide an introduction to the key findings of the report.
Haber
The 12th Islamic Economics Summit was a resounding success, uniting the academy and industry in a groundbreaking collaboration!
The 12th Islamic Economics and Finance Summit, formerly known as the Islamic Economics Workshop and organized by the Islamic Economics Research Centre (IKAM), affiliated with the İLKE Foundation, was held in a new format this year on 16 October 2024 at Marmara University in Istanbul. In his opening speech, Dr. Melih Turan, Director of the Islamic Economics Research Centre, asserted that Islamic economics and Islamic finance studies have immense potential and must be further developed and sustained. Mr Ahmet Sait Öner, Chairman of the Board of Directors of İLKE Foundation, made a strong case for the importance of Islamic economics and finance studies as an alternative model to the current financial system. Fatma Çınar, Deputy Secretary General of the Participation Banks Association of Turkey, stated: 'In the 21st century, global challenges have made fair and sustainable financial systems a necessity.' Islamic economics and finance are vital for establishing a fair and sustainable order and for achieving sustainable development. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Babacan, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, confidently evaluated the developments in the participation finance sector and stated, "We have made significant strides in participation banking over the past six years, but there is still a long way to go.Institutionalisation is critical for success in this field." Prof. Dr. Göksel Aşan, President of the Presidential Finance Office, stated that the current system is unsustainable and that it will be replaced by a new system. Following the opening speeches, the panels were held in two different halls in parallel sessions. In-depth discussions were held on the issues addressed by the academia and the sector from different perspectives. The 10 panels, which addressed a range of topics, included discussions on the contribution of Islamic economics to crisis solutions, the transformation of global finance, innovative approaches in participation finance, digitalisation and the transformative impact of Islamic fintechs. The panels were attended by distinguished speakers from both academia and the industry, who shared information, strategies and practical experiences that will help realise the potential in the field of Islamic economics.At the summit, awards were presented to recognise excellence in the field of Islamic economics. The Islamic Economics Thesis Award was presented to Dr Yunus Emre Aydınbaş, the Islamic Economics Application Award was awarded to Türkiye Emlak Katılım Bankası for its Portfolio Custody Service, the Islamic Economics Research Award was presented to Dr Sami Al Daghistani, and the Islamic Economics Contribution Award was presented to Prof. Dr Masudul Alam Choudhury. The participation finance sector was the focus of several panels at the summit, which examined it from different perspectives. Dr. Tarık Akın, Head of the Participation Finance Department at the Presidential Finance Office, highlighted the interconnectivity of Islamic finance with global trends such as the emergence of the middle class, urbanisation and climate change. He further emphasised that these trends are shaping the global economic landscape. Ökkeş Emin Balçiçek, CEO of Architecht, highlighted the crucial role of technology in the fintech sector, emphasising the importance of aligning digital solutions with Islamic principles. Umar A. Oseni, Secretary General of the Arbitration Centre of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, stated that Islamic finance should be considered as a fair, sustainable and balanced system at both individual and societal levels. Prof. Dr. Obiyathulla Ismath Bacha from INCEIF University emphasised that most of the financial transactions are made through banking, which makes the system fragile and problems in one bank can threaten the whole system.