1. TURKEY TREK'11 1

2. Why Turkey? It is where the continents meet (Europe & Asia) It is where cultures meet (European, Mediterranean, Caucasian & Middle Eastern) It is where civilizations meet (Hittites, Lycia, Troy, Ancient Greek, Persian Empire, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire) 2

3. Travel Dates March 10th – 20th Depart from Boston on 3/10, Thursday evening. Arrive in Istanbul 3/11, Friday noon Depart from Istanbul on Sunday, 3/20 morning and arrive in Boston on the evening of 3/20 Istanbul to Cappadocia flight on March 13th Sunday Cappadocia to Ankara by bus on March 14th Monday night Ankara to Bursa by bus on March 17th Thursday Bursa to Istanbul by bus on March 18th Friday 3

5. Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan in charge of economy, Former FM and EU Chief Negotiator

6. Minister of Foreign Affairs AhmetDavutoglu

7. HuseyinAslan, Chairman of Investment Promotion Agency

8. Murat Yetkin, chief political commentator (Radikal newspaper)5

9. Business A rising player in the dynamic global economicarena, ranks #1 among OECD countries in export growth rate A member of G-20, the 16th largest economy in the world Customs Union with EU, 6th largest economy in Europe In 2nd quarter of 2010, the fastest growing economy of the world, even surpassing China 12 Turkish companies listed in the Forbes Global 2000 list in 2010 6

10. Business meetings Umit Boyner, Chairperson of TUSIAD (Turkish Industry and Business Association) Guler Sabanci, Chairperson of Sabancı Holding, the 2nd largest company in Turkey (Mrs. Sabanci was ranked 3rd in FT’s “2010 World’s Top 50 Businesswomen”) Ersin Ozince, General Manager of Is Bank (The biggest private bank of Turkey) Sureyya Ciliv, CEO, Turkcell (The biggest telecom company in Turkey) 7

12. Cultural, economic and financial center of Turkey

13. Located on the Bosporus Strait connecting two continents

14. Capital of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empire

15. European Capital of Culture in 2010, in UNESCO World Heritage ListPlanned Festivities: City tours, Bosporus cruise tour, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet, Hagia Sofia…

17. Amazing Roman and Byzantine architecture…

18. A city that breathes history… - Maiden Tower, 408 B.C. - Galata Tower,1348 9

20. Characterized by chimney rocks and a unique historical and cultural heritage…

21. Derinkuyu underground city

22. History going back to 2000 B.C.

24. Home to all foreign embassies

25. Cradle of civilizations: Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman times

27. Alumni reception

28. Dinner at Ankara Castle with traditional Turkish music11

30. Known as “Green Bursa”

31. The 4th largest: Major industrial and cultural center

32. Ottoman architecture, 700 year old historical village, Uludag Mountain

34. Next Steps Please complete the below application form no later than December 10, 2010: https://spreadsheets0.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5wOTRUY29HakZVVzUxSFRkSlNTR2c6MQ Short essays are important! $300 non-refundable check to be submitted no later than December 17, 2010 Final commitment when we receive your check 14

36. Capacity is 25 people, you need to apply online (we will be accepting a diverse group of students)

37. How to apply? Fill out the online preregistration form, be quick to reserve your spot and cut your flight expenses from Boston to Istanbul!

38. Other?15

39. For Any Questions, Please Contact MPAID Class of 2011, Asım KESKIN (asim_keskin@hks11.harvard.edu ) MPA Class of 2011, Caner SANNAV (caner_sannav@hks11.harvard.edu ) 16

40. WELCOME TO TURKEY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgiFStnY36c 17