International Trade e-Learning suite for SMEs in Turkey

(InTeLS-TR) Project

LdV Tranfer of Innovation Project2010-1-TR-1-LEO05-16751

Lifelong Learning Programme Leonardo da Vinci Programme

(Vocational Training) Transfer of Innovation (ToI) Project

International Trade e-Learning suite for SMEs in Turkey

Origin of InTeLS-TR

Original InTeLS, Developed by a consortium leaded by Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce,

• For the benefit of British SMEs

Main Tools of InTeLS:• E-Book: An easy guide book for self learning,• Export Game: A simulation taking into account

variables and risks of real life.

Transfer Decision

• In 2010, InTeLS was found suitable to transfer and adopt to Turkey,

• We did so, under an innovation transfer agreement with Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce

Factors Considered

During the transferring process various factors such as • Language • local and sectoral needs• Cultural conditions,• Needs analysis we made at the start,• Institutional structure of Turkey and• Customs Union between Turkey and the EU have been taken into consideration.

Project Outcome

• Foreign Trade Guide, E-book: A lot of localisation have occurred,

• Export Simulation Game-Turkish version of the game at InTeLS,

• Foreign Trade Training Animation: A new toll to back some parts of the e-book.

• http://www.intles-tr.eu

Transferring Process• Kick-off Meeting, 23-24 November 2010, Istanbul• Strategy and Planning Workshop, 14-15 February 2011,

Coventry• Needs Analysis• Localisation/transfer Process (Transfer of e-learning

materials), February 2011-June 2012• Pilot Trainings, 27 June 2012 (Istanbul Exporters’ Association)

and 5 July 2012 (Yeditepe University), Istanbul • Evaluation Meetings, September 2012, Brussels• Dissemination Seminars, 14-21-28 September 2012, İzmir, Rize

and Gaziantep,• Final Conference, October 2012, Istanbul

Objective and Target Groups of Intels-TR

Project objective:InTeLS-TR Project aims to enhance trading capacities of Turkish SMEs in a growing international trade market.

Target groups: International trade staff of SMEs, University Students

Project Leader

Istanbul Exporters’ AssociationProject Partners

Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce (UK)ITC-Europa (BE)Infinity Technology

Yeditepe University Aegean Exporters’ Association

Southeast Anatolia Exporters’ Association Rize Chamber of Commerce and IndustryMinistry of Economy (Silent partner)

Project Partners

Project Partners

• Project budget: 345.964,00 €• The EU Grant: 259.469,00 €• Duration: 24 months (November 2010-November 2012)

Buget of Intels TR

Project Outcome 1 : E-book

Project Outcome 1: E-book

Project Outcome 2: Animation

Project Outcome 2: Animation

Project Outcome 2: Animation

Project Outcome 3: Game

Project Outcome 3: Game

Project Outcome 3: Game

Project Website www.intels-tr.eu

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