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  • Turkey Joins GFDSA as Official Regional Member
  • Direct Marketing Communicators Association Signs Cooperation Agreement with GFDSA

  • JAKARTA, INDONESIA – 2025

  • Turkey’s Direct Marketing Communicators Association officially joined the Global Federation of Direct Selling Associations (GFDSA) as the recognized Regional Direct Selling Association (RDSA), representing Turkey in a significant move to strengthen regional representation within the global direct selling ecosystem.
  • The cooperation agreement signing ceremony was held in Istanbul and formally witnessed by Bapak Andrew Susanto, the Vice President of GFDSA. It marked a symbolic and strategic milestone in GFDSA’s expanding international footprint. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to promote ethical standards, regulatory alignment, and sustainable growth for the direct selling industry across Turkey and the wider Eurasian region.
  • “This collaboration underscores GFDSA’s mission to build an inclusive and transparent global federation by empowering national and regional associations deeply rooted in their local markets,” said Vice President Andrew Susanto.
    1. Facilitating regulatory dialogue with Turkish policymakers
    2. Promoting the GFDSA World Code of Ethics within Turkey’s direct-selling community
    3. Creating opportunities for capacity-building, education, and cross-border partnerships
    4. Supporting consumer protection and transparency initiatives tailored for the region
  • With Turkey now an official member, GFDSA further strengthens its presence across Eurasia, adding to its growing list of member associations committed to principled governance and regional empowerment.
  • The Direct Marketing Communicators Association has long been recognized for its proactive efforts in consumer advocacy, industry education, and shaping the regulatory landscape in Turkey. Its entry into GFDSA represents a major endorsement of the Federation’s inclusive values and non-monopolistic structure.
  • GFDSA continues to build a globally connected and ethically guided network, bringing domestic and regional associations from across Asia, Europe, and beyond to pursue a more unified and progressive direct-selling industry.