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Yahya Can Dura

  • Director, Union of Municipalities of Türkiye
  • Yahya Can Dura graduated from the Department of Public Finance at Gazi University. He completed his master’s degree in International Economics at Gazi University and earned his PhD from Eskişehir Osmangazi University. In 2022, he was awarded the title of Associate Professor in the field of Macroeconomics. Between 2004 and 2020, he served at the Ministry of Interior in various capacities, including Assistant Planning Expert, Planning Expert, and Head of Group. After 2020, he worked as a faculty member and held various administrative positions at Istanbul Gelişim University, Nişantaşı University, and Medipol University, including Director of a Research Center, Head of Department, Vice Dean, and Rectorate Coordinator. In 2024, he was appointed Director of Administrative Affairs at the Union of Municipalities of Türkiye (TBB). Between 2025 and 2026, he served as the founding Director of the Strategy Development Department. He currently serves as Director of International Relations. His areas of expertise include strategic planning, project management, and public administration.