Kaya Erdem facts for kids

İsmet Kaya Erdem, born on September 10, 1928, in Karabük, Turkey, is a well-known Turkish politician. He held two very important jobs in the Turkish government: he was the Minister of Finance and also the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly.

Important Roles in Government

Minister of Finance

From September 20, 1980, to July 14, 1982, İsmet Kaya Erdem served as Turkey's Minister of Finance. The Minister of Finance is like the chief accountant for the entire country. This person is in charge of managing all the government's money. Their job includes deciding how much money the government collects through taxes and how it spends that money on things like schools, hospitals, and roads.

Speaker of the Parliament

Later, İsmet Kaya Erdem took on another very important role. He became the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. He held this position from November 21, 1989, to October 20, 1991. The Grand National Assembly is Turkey's parliament, where laws are made. The Speaker is like the referee or leader of the parliament. They make sure that meetings run smoothly, that members follow the rules, and that everyone gets a chance to speak. It's a crucial job for making sure democracy works well.