Globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution necessitates a progressive and bold transformation in every sphere of life. Liberal democracies face critical challenges at global level. The uncertainties in the spheres of politics, economy, society and security and unpredictable developments shape the world agenda. The reform agenda of the European Union has its historical significance within this context.

Sürdürülebilir Kalkınma ForumuÖzyeğin University – TÜSİAD Sustainable Development Forum (SKF) was established on April, 6th 2017 with the cooperation of Özyeğin University and TÜSİAD. The Forum will conduct activities to follow the global agenda of sustainable development, contribute to the policies that can ensure the sustainability of development, and support the transformation of the business world within this respect.

Partnership between US and the EU remains to be the anchor of a changing world. Nevertheless, the approach to global economy is shifting. Donald Trump’s election as US President, UK’s decision to leave the EU and the rise of nationalism European countries increase uncertainty in transatlantic relations.

48th Ordinary General Assembly meeting of TÜSİAD has been held on 18 January 2018, in Istanbul.

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