Services.

Trainings

Based on our extensive field experience, we offer the following training programs:

Human Rights Impact Assessment: Identifying Human Rights Impacts in the Value Chain
Monitoring and Evaluating Worker Rights: Developing Impact-Oriented Programs
Addressing Systematic Issues: Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Discrimination
Establishing and Implementing Effective Grievance Mechanisms
Advanced Mediation, Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Trainings

All training programs are available in both Turkish and English.

Research and Consultancy

We conduct various research projects, such as value chain mapping, human rights impact assessments, baseline studies, and farmer surveys, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Baseline and Human Rights Impact Studies

Akina Consulting completed the McCormick Women Empowerment Baseline Study (survey and indicators prepared by CORE Int.) in the oregano supply chain covering over 200 women farmers in Denizli and Uşak in 2020.

Akina Consulting acted as the lead local partner for; Twenty Fifty Ltd. in conducting field visits for human rights impact assessment in the tobacco supply chain. With a team of eight consultants, Twenty Fifty Ltd. covered over 300 engagements in Izmir, Samsun, and Adiyaman Region. Conducted a needs assessment study for the Rose supply chain in Isparta covering over 800 farmers. The sample size and assessment tools were created by Akina. Living income study for the Tobacco supply chain in the Aegean Region (300 farmers- 60 households)

Fair Labour Association in conducting the UNICEF Baseline Assessment for Combating Child Labour in the Garment and Textile Sector in Turkey and conducted a focused assessment of the hazelnut supply chain.

Monitoring and Impact Evaluation

Akina applies its 15 years of project management expertise to independently evaluate international projects, collaborating with top local and international experts.

Final Evaluation of the project “Women’s Empowerment through Decent Work in Türkiye -II for ILO in Türkiye, 2024
Final Evaluation of Final Evaluation of Humanitarian Aid Programme, Turkey Earthquake Response, World Jewish Relief, International Blue Crescent Relief and Development Foundation (IBC), 2024
Mid-term evaluation of “Promoting Decent Work for Syrian under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens” (funded by KFW and implemented by ILO) in 2020
Technical Support and Final Performance Evaluation of the Suppliers in “Harvesting the Future- Phase II” (funded by USAID and implemented by FLA) in 2023
Mid-term review of “Risk and Safety Management Skill Building in Adventure Tourism Destinations in Morocco, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, North-Macedonia and Turkey” (funded by GIZ and Explore Worldwide) in 2019
Mid-term evaluation of “Elimination of the Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture”, (funded by EU and implemented by ILO) -2022
Mid-term evaluation of “Elimination of Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Turkey”- (funded by Ferrero and implemented by ILO) -2022
Mid-term evaluation of “An Integrated Model for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour in Seasonal Agriculture in Hazelnut Harvesting in Turkey” (Phase IV) -( funded by Cabisco)-2022
National ADR Expert- Research Report on Feasibility on aspects of organization of Mediation- Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Turkey, Council of Europe, Türkiye Office, Ankara

Conflict Management, Negotiation, and Mediation

Akina provides consultancy in conflict management, negotiation, and mediation for complex, multi-party disputes.

Akina Social

We prioritize creating social impact through Akina Social, managing transparent and accountable non-profit, impact-driven projects without consultancy fees (excluding staff costs).