The government is trying to create an environment that is favorable for investing and the rapid pace of economic growth indicates that this is a success. However, there remains considerable political risk. Relations with many of Turkey's neighbors have been difficult in the past and relations with Greece in particular could sour a move by the country into the EU. If EU membership is taken off the table -- which could happen if the country fails to resolve the Cyprus issue, the Kurdish issue and the Armenian issue -- the political scene could become highly unstable.
Turkey has strong financial resources. There has been a strong influx of capital into the country. Despite strict government control of the banking sector, the government's desire to modernize its banking and investment climate means that capital is available. Talent is less available. While many Turks speak English, it is difficult to find top Turkish talent. Most of the country's brightest minds are in Istanbul and to a lesser extent Ankara, with tens of millions of Turks lacking in the advanced education or work experience needed to contribute to our company. The language barrier makes it difficult to bring in consultants from other countries.
It is recommended that our consulting firm enter into the Turkish market. While the Italian market is more mature, that simply makes it a more difficult place in which to gain a toehold. Moreover, there is limited prospect for growth in Italy -- the south is not going to become like the north any time soon.
With Turkey, the company has an opportunity to become established while the country is still upwardly mobile. Normalization of relations with the country's neighbors will lead to greater political...
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