METU was established in 1992 at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara. METU is among the first regional research centres established in Turkey and the first with an emphasis on the Black Sea and Central Asian states. Since its establishment, METU has accumulated experience in the development of research projects, organization of workshops and conferences on its region of concern. These activities are conducted by our core and affiliated staff from the departments of sociology, political science, international relations, economics, history, educational sciences, urban and city planning, petroleum engineering, environmental engineering and oceanography of the Middle East Technical University. METU provides consultancy for the private sector and is particularly specialized in development studies and social impact assessment.

People in charge of the project:

Prof. Ayse Ayata, mailto 
Assoc. Prof. Ayca Ergun, mailto