Download or read book Life Chances in Turkey written by Jesko Hentschel and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2010-06-16 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children in Turkey have vastly different odds of success. Their paths are affected by factors over which they have no control, such as how wealthy or educated their parents and even grandparents are. By investing in its children and youth, Turkey can create a virtuous cycle whereby these children and youth contribute more to their country s economic growth and social development, helping to realize its ambitious goals.