# Malatya economic recovery and reconstruction > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-economic-recovery-and-reconstruction > Updated: 2026-08-17T15:47:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Economic recovery and reconstruction efforts in Malatya following the February 6 earthquakes have become a primary focus for local business and civic organizations. Leaders from the Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO) have prioritized securing working capital and investment financing through meetings with regional bank managers to sustain production and employment. Concurrently, the Malatyalı İş İnsanları Derneği (MİAD) Malatya branch is promoting solidarity and encouraging businesspeople living outside the region to return and invest in the city’s emerging market structure. Efforts to diversify the local economy are also underway, with discussions regarding the potential of gastronomy and tourism to complement traditional apricot production. Additionally, MTSO presidential candidate Mahmut Boyraz has advocated for political neutrality in trade and industry, stating an intention to work with all political parties to support industrial growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: MİAD Malatya focuses on economic recovery and investment MİAD Malatya is focusing on economic recovery and attracting external investors to rebuild the city following the February 6 earthquakes, emphasizing unity and tourism development. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/miad-malatya-focuses-on-economic-recovery-and-investment ### 2026-08-12: Malatya business leaders prioritize financing and political neutrality Leaders in Malatya are focusing on economic recovery, with MTSO officials seeking improved financing for businesses and presidential candidate Mahmut Boyraz calling for political neutrality in trade. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-business-leaders-prioritize-financing-and-political-neutrality --- Cite as: Malatya economic recovery and reconstruction. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-economic-recovery-and-reconstruction