Istanbul Development Agency (IDA) was established by the Cabinet enactment numbered 2008/14306 dated 10.11.2008 based on the Law no 5449 with a view to "expediting the regional development in harmony with the principles and policies set out in the national development plan and programs, providing sustainability and closing the interregional and intraregional gaps by improving collaborations among the public & private industry and non-governmental organizations, fostering opportune and efficient use of resources and galvanizing the local potential". By the assignment of the Secretary General in August 2009 and the employment of the staff in December IDA started to operate.
Vision
A people oriented, environmentally sensitive, effective and guiding solution center, working for the global city of Istanbul.
Mission
Adopting participation and representing collective wisdom, and taking up a position in the center of the cooperation networks to transform resources into common values for Istanbul.
Values
Values and operational principles that the Agency's operations and projects are based on: Participation, innovation, impartiality, transparency, reliability, solution-orientation, efficiency, sustainability, scientificity, environmentally and culturally conscious, social responsibility, effectiveness, accessibility, accountability, holistic approach.