Training initiatives of significant importance advance, designed specifically for Turkish Cypriots by the government.
In recent developments, the Government of Cyprus has launched a series of training programs aimed at providing access to Turkish Cypriots, as part of the Action Plan for Economic Development – a 14-point policy package. These initiatives, delivered by the Cyprus Productivity Centre (KEPA), have garnered strong engagement from participants.
The training programs cover a range of topics, including Digital Skills, Occupational Health and Safety, Green Growth and the Environment, and Quality Standards. One of the key programs, titled "European Acquis (European Acquis Communautaire)", was launched on July 7, 2025. This program focuses on the historical evolution, institutional structure, decision-making processes, and the management of the EU budget. It also emphasizes current EU priorities like the Green Deal and the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
While a comprehensive search of recent search results did not yield specific details about EU policies or training programs for Turkish Cypriots implemented by KEPA, it is known that the EU and related bodies often support Turkish Cypriot communities under their aid programs. These may include training on digital skills, sustainability, and EU integration topics.
The "European Acquis" training program has fostered dynamic discussions on aligning with the EU legal framework, closer integration, and opportunities and challenges posed by EU policies. A total of 375 Turkish Cypriots have participated in these training programs. Participants have actively engaged in discussions, questions, and commentary, making these sessions a valuable resource for the Turkish Cypriot community.
For precise and up-to-date information on KEPA’s programs for Turkish Cypriots on digital skills, sustainability, and EU understanding, consulting official EU or KEPA websites, or EU communications on aid and capacity-building projects in Cyprus, would be necessary.
In conclusion, these training programs represent a significant step towards bridging the gap in knowledge and understanding between the Turkish Cypriot community and the EU, and are part of the Government of Cyprus's efforts to advance key training programs for Turkish Cypriots.
The European Union's influence stretches to these training programs in Cyprus, with the "European Acquis" program being a notable example. This program, offered by the Cyprus Productivity Centre (KEPA), covers EU historical evolution, institutional structure, decision-making processes, and budget management, while focusing on current priorities like the Green Deal and the Recovery and Resilience Facility.
With the aim to bridge the knowledge and understanding gap between the Turkish Cypriot community and the EU, these initiatives are part of the Government of Cyprus's 14-point policy package for economic development.
The "European Acquis" program not only provides learning on EU policies but also underscores the importance of online education, as conversations around aligning with the EU legal framework, closer integration, and opportunities and challenges posed by EU policies unfold.
