Ali Babacan

Ali Babacan is a prominent Turkish politician and economist known for his roles in Turkey's government. He served as Deputy Prime Minister and was influential in shaping Turkey’s economic policies from 2002 to 2015. He was a founding member of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) but later established his own political movement, the Democracy and Progress Party (DEVA). Babacan is recognized for his expertise in economics, advocating for reforms, stability, and modernization of Turkey’s economy and governance. His career reflects efforts to promote economic growth and political reform in Turkey.