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Reactions and Reforms in Türkiye's 2027-2029 OVP

Overview

The Turkish government’s 2027–2029 Medium-Term Program (OVP) continues to face scrutiny over its inflation targets and sectoral priorities. While the government maintains that the program is a necessary phase of macroeconomic balancing focused on fiscal discipline, opposition leaders remain critical. CHP Vice President Orhan Sarıbal has highlighted the upward revision of the 2026 inflation target from 16% to 28.4% and a 30% reduction in the agricultural budget, which he argues fails to protect farmers from rising costs. Additionally, YENİ Party’s Gökhan Günaydın described the plan as a “desperate struggle” that ignores economic realities.

Recent developments have highlighted the program’s strategic focus on public investment in sectors the private sector cannot undertake, such as manufacturing, tourism, and the defense industry. The Public Investment Program Preparation Guide emphasizes that investments will target horizontal areas including R&D, digitalization, human resources, logistics, energy, and education to foster competitive growth.

At the 27th TÜRKONFED Business Summit, Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz projected that the economy will grow by 3.7% in 2025 and 3.3% in 2026, aiming for 5% growth by 2029. He also highlighted a revolution in the defense industry, noting that defense exports exceeded $10 billion last year. TTYD President Oya Narin reported that Turkey became the 4th fastest-growing OECD destination between 2019 and 2025, with tourism revenues reaching $25.7 billion in the first half of 2026. Yılmaz further noted goals to reduce unemployment to 7.6% by creating 2.1 million new jobs.

However, business leaders raised concerns regarding industrial competitiveness. Koç Holding Chairman Ömer Koç noted that high financing costs and the real appreciation of the Turkish Lira disadvantage manufacturers. Furthermore, TÜSİAD Chairman Ozan Diren reported a decline in cost-based competitiveness, noting it fell by 2.9% compared to the same period last year, urging improvements in productivity to navigate global supply chains.

Entities

Turkey · Cevdet Yılmaz · Ministry of Treasury and Finance · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Presidency of Strategy and Budget

Claims

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"The 2026 growth forecast was revised from 3.8% to 3.3%."

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"Economic growth targets for 2026 have been revised downward to 3.5%."

The 2026 economic growth forecast is claimed to be 3.3% in one statement and 3.5% in another.
"Inflation is projected to fall to 21 percent in 2027, 13.5 percent in 2028, and 9 percent in 2029."

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"Inflation is projected to reach 21% in 2027, 15.5% in 2028, and 9% in 2029."

The projected inflation for 2028 is stated as 13.5% in one claim and 15.5% in another.
"Total earthquake-related spending is expected to reach approximately 116 billion dollars."

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"Earthquake expenditures for the 2023-2026 period are expected to reach 5.4 trillion TL."

Earthquake expenditures for the 2023-2026 period are estimated at 5.4 trillion TL in one claim and approximately 116 billion dollars in another.

[DISPUTED] The 2026 growth forecast was revised from 3.8% to 3.3%.
[DISPUTED] Earthquake expenditures for the 2023-2026 period are expected to reach 5.4 trillion TL.
[DISPUTED] Inflation is projected to fall to 21 percent in 2027, 13.5 percent in 2028, and 9 percent in 2029.
[DISPUTED] Total earthquake-related spending is expected to reach approximately 116 billion dollars.
[DISPUTED] Economic growth targets for 2026 have been revised downward to 3.5%.
[DISPUTED] Inflation is projected to reach 21% in 2027, 15.5% in 2028, and 9% in 2029.
[● 20 SOURCES] The year-end inflation forecast for 2026 has been raised from 16% to 28.4%.
[● 9 SOURCES] The population aged 65 and over in Turkey has reached 9,583,059.
[● 8 SOURCES] The foreign trade deficit forecast has increased from $96 billion to $105 billion.
[● 7 SOURCES] Economic growth is projected to reach 4.2% in 2027, 4.6% in 2028, and 5% in 2029.
[● 6 SOURCES] National income is expected to exceed $1.8 trillion by the end of 2026.
[● 4 SOURCES] The average Brent crude oil price forecast has been raised to $89.3.
[● 4 SOURCES] The direct and indirect effects of the war on inflation are calculated as approximately 7 points.
[● 4 SOURCES] The program aims to create approximately 2.1 million additional jobs during the period.
[● 4 SOURCES] The target for total goods and services exports is $450 billion by the end of the program period.
[● 4 SOURCES] The program includes goals to strengthen the financial sustainability of the social security system.
[● 4 SOURCES] The government is developing infrastructure for a Long-Term Care Insurance system to be included in the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program.
[● 4 SOURCES] Health expenditures for those over 65 are 5 to 6 times higher than for those under 30.
[● 3 SOURCES] Public savings measures reduced the budget share of certain consumption items from 4.6% to 2.9%.
[● 3 SOURCES] Under the OVP inflation scenario, SSK and Bağ-Kur retirees are projected to receive a 9.04% increase.
[● 3 SOURCES] The proportion of the elderly population within the total population has risen to 11.1%.
[● 3 SOURCES] Turkey has officially entered 'aged country' status according to United Nations criteria.
[● 2 SOURCES] The insurance sector will play a strategic role in achieving the goals of the Medium-Term Program.
[● 2 SOURCES] The OVP targets single-digit inflation by 2029.
[● 2 SOURCES] The YENİ Party claims there is a 6 percentage point discrepancy between the Central Bank and the OVP inflation forecasts.
[● 2 SOURCES] CHP Deputy Chairman Orhan Sarıbal stated that the inflation targets in the Medium-Term Program (OVP) will not be achieved.
[● 2 SOURCES] The 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program was released on September 6.
[● 2 SOURCES] The budget share allocated to the agricultural sector has decreased by 30 percent despite increases in other strategic items.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Currency-Protected Deposit (KKM) scheme has been completely eliminated.
[● 2 SOURCES] The government remains committed to price stability despite revisions to inflation targets.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gross reserves have increased by $89.7 billion, reaching $188.2 billion.
[○ 1 SOURCE] It is important for the Medium-Term Program to include concrete steps regarding the real sector's access to finance.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The OVP projects tax revenues to reach 27.7 trillion TL by 2029.
[○ 1 SOURCE] YENİ Party Group Deputy Chairman Gökhan Günaydın stated that the new OVP lacks credibility.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Turkey ranks as the second country globally for the highest proportional increase in the number of dollar billionaires.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The new care insurance will be financed through employee premiums, employer contributions, and state support.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 28 sources
Turkey economic leaders discuss growth, defense, and tourism
Turkish leaders and business executives at the TÜRKONFED summit discussed 2029 economic growth targets, defense industry successes, and record-breaking tourism performance in Turkey.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
MÜSİAD President endorses Turkey’s Medium Term Program
MÜSİAD President Burhan Özdemir views Turkey’s Medium Term Program as a rational plan, urging policymakers to lower inflation without stifling industrial production and economic growth.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Turkey outlines 2027-2029 public investment priorities
Turkey's 2027-2029 public investment plan prioritizes manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and defense to drive economic growth and reduce regional disparities.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Turkey outlines new insurance and pension roadmap in Medium-Term Program
Turkey’s 2027–2029 Medium-Term Program introduces reforms in private pensions, mandatory disaster insurance, and long-term care insurance to bolster savings and social security sustainability.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Turkey targets 2.1 million new jobs in 2027-2029 economic plan
Turkey aims to create 2.1 million new jobs and reduce unemployment to 7.6% by 2029 through the 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, focusing on flexible work models and vocational training alignment.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 12 sources
Turkey announces strict criteria for 2027-2029 public investments
Turkey has issued a new circular for the 2027-2029 Public Investment Program, restricting new projects to prioritize savings, fiscal discipline, and the completion of existing priority investments.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Turkey to implement Long-Term Care Insurance amid aging population
Turkey is developing a Long-Term Care Insurance system to support its aging population, which has reached 11.1% of the total citizenry, as part of the 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 13 sources
Turkey Medium Term Program faces criticism over inflation targets
Turkey’s 2027–2029 Medium Term Program faces criticism from opposition leaders over revised inflation targets and reduced agricultural spending, despite government aims for long-term stability.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 31 sources
Turkey unveils 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program with revised targets
Turkey's 2027-2029 Medium-Term Program revises 2026 inflation targets to 28.4% and growth to 3.3%, while announcing the total elimination of the Currency-Protected Deposit (KKM) scheme.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 10 sources
Turkish business leaders react to new Medium-Term Program
Turkish business leaders evaluate the new Medium-Term Program, focusing on inflation targets, real sector financing, and the insurance sector's role in managing earthquake-related economic risks.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 123 sources
Turkey unveils 2027-2029 Medium Term Program economic roadmap
Turkey has unveiled its 2027-2029 Medium Term Program, targeting single-digit inflation by 2029, 5% economic growth, and $450 billion in exports while creating 2.1 million new jobs.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Turkey to announce 2027–2029 Medium Term Program on September 6
Turkey's Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz announced that the 2027–2029 Medium Term Program (OVP) will be unveiled on September 6, detailing macroeconomic targets and structural reforms.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 5 sources
Turkey prepares updated Medium Term Program for 2027-2029
Turkey's economic management is preparing an updated Medium Term Program for 2027-2029, with an announcement expected in early September to address inflation, growth, and fiscal reforms.

Sources

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