The MOH adopted the first- ever national family planning guidelines and operates model family planning clinics throughout the country. The MOH and social security organization agreed to begin purchasing contraceptives. The USG is working with the cooperating agencies to foment more synergistic implementation and sustainable impacts. The strategy, which includes a five-year phase down approach, will provide important guidance and impetus for results. This special initiative works to maintain economic and political strength and stability in Turkey.
Turkey is a key ally and plays an important role in the region.
The instability surrounding Turkey and the internal civil strife distract the government from major economic reforms. Growing religious conservatism could make reform more difficult. In addition, the GOT must take much more drastic steps to reform the economy, for example, through full-scale privatization and reduced government expenditures. These significant changes in the economic system require international financial support to ease the burden and maintain stability. Improved sustainability of social benefits and services.