OECD predicts economic growth in Turkey
Turkey's economy could grow by up to 6% in the next two years, experts have predicted.
According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), this is higher than government estimates of 5.5%, reports the Guardian.
The positive outlook has been influenced by factors such as the recent momentum in the Turkish economy in the last few months following its parliamentary election.
Therefore, the body said it is expecting this trend to continue barring any unforeseen economic crises.
A report by the OECD stated: "In the absence of shocks, growth should settle at around 6% in 2008 and 2009.
The organisation added that if planned government reforms were implemented assertively, this could accelerate the country's economic expansion.
Turkey's economy is also being boosted by its popularity as a holiday destination, which in turn is attracting overseas property buyers to major tourist spots.
BuyAssociation recently credited the aviation sector with helping to trigger the current interest in the country, as airlines had made it much more easily accessible from places such as the UK.
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