For Inmediate Release
Individual Choice Initiative Joins We Are Innovation to Drive Transformative Change
Ankara, Turkiye (December 12, 2023) – The Individual Choice Initiative (ICI), a leading consumer advocacy group based in Turkiye, is joining the global network We Are Innovation (WAI), a dynamic network of individuals and institutions dedicated that brings together over 30 think tanks, foundations, and NGOs worldwide to harness innovation’s power to address critical global challenges and drive progress in society. With a focus on promoting human creativity, adopting new technologies, and advocating for innovative solutions, We Are Innovation is at the forefront of driving transformative change.
The ICI, as a consumer advocacy group, champions pro-consumer policy changes, with particular emphasis on lifestyle preferences and innovation. Their relentless efforts are directed towards implementing consumer choice in the policy-making process by highlighting consumer interests through smart regulations, lower tax rates, increased privacy, and expanded market opportunities.
By joint forces, the ICI and WAI aim to strengthen the role of innovation in improving the lives of Turkish citizens and individuals throughout Europe and the world. This partnership will focus on driving positive change by advocating for policies that foster consumer choice, promote innovative solutions, and advance societal well-being.
“Joining the We Are Innovation (WAI) network is crucial for the Individual Choice Initiative. It offers us a unique opportunity to amplify our efforts in promoting consumer choice and challenging market constraints. By aligning with WAI, we gain valuable insights and resources from a global network that shares our commitment to innovation and progress. This partnership enhances our ability to make a tangible impact in Türkiye, where state intervention shapes the market. It allows us to bring international perspectives and strategies to our local challenges, aligning our work in Türkiye with the global narrative of advancing human creativity and innovative solutions. This is a pivotal step in elevating our mission and achieving meaningful change in the consumer landscape of Türkiye,” says Çağın Tan Eroğlu, the co-founder of the Individual Choice Initiative.
“We warmly welcome the Individual Choice Initiative into our network,” states Federico N. Fernadez, the CEO of We Are Innovation. “With their expertise and dedication to social causes, I hope that this cooperation will help us to bring more positive change, foster innovation, and promote policies that empower citizens and advance society. We see this partnership as an opportunity to expand our presence in Turkiye and strengthen our global reach.”
As part of this collaboration, ICI will contribute its extensive experience and knowledge in consumer advocacy to support We Are Innovation’s initiatives, while also benefiting from the collective expertise and resources of the global network.
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ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL CHOICE INITIATIVE
The Individual Choice (ICI) Initiative is a consumer advocacy group based in Turkiye that advocates for pro-consumer policy changes. Its focus areas include lifestyle preferences, innovation, and tobacco harm reduction. ICI strives to implement consumer choice in the policy-making process by highlighting consumer interests through reduced regulations, lower tax rates, increased privacy, and expanded market opportunities. For more information, please visit https://www.individualchoice.org.tr.
ABOUT WE ARE INNOVATION
We Are Innovation is a dynamic network of individuals and institutions who fervently believe in the power of innovation to drive progress and solve the world’s most pressing problems. With a global presence encompassing over 30 think tanks, foundations, and NGOs, We Are Innovation represents the diverse voices of a global civil society committed to advancing human creativity, embracing new technologies, and promoting innovative solutions. Through our collaborative approach and cutting-edge expertise, we are spearheading transformative change on a global scale. To learn more about our work, visit us at https://weareinnovation.global/.
