PPKB is responsible for the overall coordination of the relations and cooperation the Agency builds with its partners and stakeholders; overall coordination and management of the preparation and implementation processes of the regional development plan and similar strategies of the Agency. Main tasks of PPKB are as follows:
- Preparation of Regional Development Plan
- Preparation of Operational Programs (OPs)
- Preparation of Annual Working Plan and Budget of the Agency
- Preparation of Interim Activity Reports and Annual Activity Report of the Agency
- Collection of data related to İzmir, composing a database and updating it
- Technical support to local administrations related to planning activities
- Monitoring the projects implemented by regional authorities (public sector, private sector and NGOs) which are important in the frame of regional plans & programs
- Promoting development strategy and vision of İzmir at local, national and international levels
- Promotion and participation of the Agency in national and international organizations
- Coordinating the international relations of the Agency
- Planning trainings to improve the capacity of project preparation
- Building a technical capacity among the Executive Board and the Advisory Board members on the agenda of the Agency
