# Turkish municipalities implement AI and digital training > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-municipalities-implement-ai-and-digital-training > Updated: 2026-08-15T06:17:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Turkish municipalities have initiated training programs to enhance digital competency and artificial intelligence (AI) skills among staff and local stakeholders. In Bodrum, the municipality conducted a two-day program focused on internal control, corporate risk management, and AI fundamentals. The training aimed to strengthen institutional capacity and promote efficient, transparent use of public resources through tools for data analysis and service optimization. Following this, the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality organized similar AI training sessions. This initiative expanded the scope to include both municipal staff and representatives from the İzmir Union of Chambers of Tradesmen and Craftsmen. The program focused on using AI for corporate activities such as correspondence, reporting, and data analysis to improve the speed and quality of services provided to citizens and artisans. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-15: İzmir Metropolitan Municipality provides AI training for staff and tradesmen İzmir Metropolitan Municipality held artificial intelligence training for municipal staff and tradesmen representatives to enhance digital transformation and service efficiency. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-metropolitan-municipality-provides-ai-training-for-staff-and-tradesmen ### 2026-07-25: Bodrum Municipality Boosts Staff Digital Skills with AI and Risk Management Training Bodrum Municipality held a two‑day internal training on internal control, risk management and AI use, involving 69 staff, to raise digital competence and improve municipal efficiency. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bodrum-municipality-boosts-staff-digital-skills-with-ai-and-risk-management-training --- Cite as: Turkish municipalities implement AI and digital training. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-municipalities-implement-ai-and-digital-training