Dear debaters,
Our world is today going through a new era that is commonly referred to as the "age of information". Globalization of technologies, economies, politics, hence cultures is a consequence of this process.
In such an age where the content and scope of information has reached great dimensions, there are two fundamental principles that enable individuals, institutions and states to survive and be successful: To acquire knowledge and to use and share it efficiently. We welcome debating as a way of achieving that kind of communication whereby students from all over the world come together and discuss openly, bearing in mind that there is a parallel between knowledge and the way they use it. In this regard, as a former debater, I am quite happy to welcome you to our tournament.
Bedrettin DALAN
Chairman of the Board of Trustees and
the Executive Council of the ISTEK Foundation
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