Having opened the event with opening speech, the Education Minister, Misir Mardanov talked about important works carrying out in the framework of “State program on the provision of secondary schools with the information and communications technologies in the Azerbaijan Republic” (2005-2007) approved by the presidential order. He noted that for the realization of the mentioned program were allocated 30 million manats from the state budget during the 3 years. The 80, 6 per cent of the means were spent for the procurement of technical equipment, 15 % for preparation of educational aids, 4 percent for holding training, 0, 4 % for the program management, the Minister added. According to him, in the framework of the program 3693 schools have received 31677 computers, 1103 laptops and projectors, 2059 UPS, 2060 printers and other ICT equipments, 28661 computer desks, 23346 chairs, created 1722 computer class at schools, and prepared electron educational aids. Having talked about preparation of 37900 books in the Azerbaijan history subject, 15160 books in the chemistry, 22740 books in the biology, 10200 copies of electron educational aids, the Minister noted the holding of training for 20000 teachers by local and international organizations. Afterwards, Misir Mardanov gave information on works carried out in the framework of “State Program on Informatization of Education System in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2008-2012,” and brought to the attention of the participants several statistical numbers. In the framework of the program was established the Information Resource Centre, 20 schools joined to the E-School project, 226 computer equipments giving to the “E-schools” were modernized and delivered to the District Education Departments, in the substitution these schools received 300 new computers, the Minister said. Furthermore, he noted that schools selected in the framework of the pilot project “One pupil - one computer” in the cities of Baku and Sumgayit received 236 netbooks from the Education Ministry, and 100 from Intel Cooperation. Moreover, 500 educational institutions have been connected to the Azerbaijan Education Network, 5800 people were involved to the administrative management, 25180 people to the pedagogy and 800 to the technical staff training, as well as prepared legal normative documents for informatization of the education system. Misir Mardanov noted that 8 million 353 thousands manats in 2008, and 14 million 980 thousands of manats in 2009 were spent for the realization of these important works. Moreover, at the event were talked about issues stipulated in the framework of the State Porgram for 2010 as well. The Minister stressed that, 400 educational institutions are about to connect to the Azerbaijan Education Network until the end of the current year, 2000 people will be attracted to the administrative – management training, 2000 people from schools and 23 000 other pedagogical staffs will join to the “E-school” project. Moreover, 1500 computers giving to schools in 2005 will sent to the regions after modernization, as well as 10 schools from districts will be joined to the “E-school” project. The Minister also noted that 1500 netbooks are planning to be given to schools for extending the project of “One pupil - one computer.” Afterwards, Misir Mardanov mentioned a special role of the organization “Madad” in the application of ICT in the education, and expressed confidence that the cooperation with this organization will continued. He gave the floor to the head of “Madad” organization, Emil Mammadov with a view to obtaining information about ongoing works. Emil Mammadov and Ulker Babayeva, a worker of the organization made a presentation about the history, purpose, activities of the organization; as well works, carried out during the last five years, and implemented projects. Moreover, were noted that the teacher training devoted to the application of ICT in the education process covered the 36 regions of the country, the relevant work was carried out in the 2500 schools and 90 training centers, as well as 95 people from teachers have become the winners of The Best teacher contest.   At the end Vidadi Bagirov, the head of Sumgayit City Education Department and Almaz Asgerova, director of secondary school No 220 talked about works carried out by the organization “Madad”.

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The purpose of the visit is to learn the experience of Scotland in the formation and operation of the vocational education and training system. During the visit, meetings will be held in the Quality Department of Scotland, parliament and in the vocational colleges of this country.

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The Deputy Minister of Education, Elmar Gasimov noted that the Creative Arts Festival has been held for the third year, and thanked the Education Minister, Misir Mardanov and chairman of Free Trade Union Committee of Education Workers of Azerbaijan, Sattar Mehbaliyev for organizing this important event. He noted that paying special attention to the national spiritual values in Azerbaijan creates a suitable condition for the comprehensive formation of youth and revealing their talent. Having underlined the matchless role of the ideas of national leader Heydar Aliyev on the conservation, development and broad dissemination of the cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, Elmar Gasimov noted that the festival aims to educate students in the spirit of national patriotism, respect for cultural, artistic and national traditions.  Afterwards, were handed over diplomas, certificates of honor and souvenirs to the winners of the festival and their teachers. People’ Artists Tarana Muradova and Yalchin Rzazade noted with pleasure about the talent of youth and advised to them use this opportunity adequately. Students thanked all organizers of the festival and noted that it was a pleasure to take part in such a high-level event.

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The Republican “E-education” Contest is being held in the framework of “State Program on Informatization of Education System in the Azerbaijan Republic for 2008-2012” and announcement of 2010 - The year of ICT in education by the Ministry of Education. 494 projects were submitted to the contest. The contest supported by the Microsoft Azerbaijan, the program of Intel Cooperation “Education for the future”, AZEDUNET, Ultra, Azerfon-Vodofon, HP and “Meded” organizations. The contest was organized in the 2 directions - “Electronic educational resources in the modern school” and “Internet technologies in the education.” In the direction of “Electronic educational resources in the modern school” 168 projects were submitted in the “Best method to use the ICT in subject teaching” nomination, 106 projects in the “Best method to use the ICT in the primary education system” nomination, and 177 projects in the “Best model of the teaching process by using the e-educational aids” nomination. In the direction of “Internet technologies in the education” 30 projects were submitted in the nomination of “Internet resources in the education”, and 13 projects in the “Teachers' blog.” The main goal of the contest is to develop the use of electronic educational resources and internet technologies in the educational process, as well as public awareness in this field; reveal new forms of internet use for the educational purposes, and encourage to teachers, who actively using information technologies in the study. The two-stage voting will be conducted by the jury formed by the Ministry of Education. Winners in each 5 nomination will be handed over laptops, netbooks and other special prizes.

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Subhan Gasimli, director of the Professional Qualifications Department of GRBS Training Company opened the event and gave information on duties and rules for participation in the training course. He acquainted participants with the international Financial Reporting Manual published by GRBS Company.  Araz Pashayev, training adviser of the project, has underlined the importance of project and course, and wished to participants an active and fruitful training.  Farzali Gadirov, director of the Strategic analysis, planning and personnel management department of the Education Ministry and national coordinator of Public Investment Staff Capacity Building Project, and Elvin Rustamov, director of Education Sector Development Project Coordination Group gave broad information on the project and expressed their thoughts about the project’s purposes. According to them the main goals of the project are to achieve institutional change and organize training courses in the beneficiary organizations, and create the durable education system for strengthening the staff capacity. The project consists of four components - capacity building on common themes, capacity building for the sectors, support for capacity building and project implementation. The project aims to build the staff capacity of structures operating by the state investments. The executive agency of the project is the Ministry of Education of the Azerbaijan Republic. The project came into force from November 3, 2009. The total amount of the project is US$10 million equivalent (8 million from the World Bank, 2 million from the Government of Azerbaijan). Accountants and financial experts of Ministry of Transport, Economic Development, “Azeryolservis” public corporation, “Azersu” PC, “Melioration and Water Management” PC, “Azerbaijan State Railways” PLC, “Azerenerji” PC and other state establishments will take part in the International Financial Reporting Standards Training. Training course will give an opportunity to experts to take the international attestation in the international financial reports' standards. Moreover, it will stimulate the strengthening of staff capacity and improvement of organization’s work principles.

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In 2007 this figure consisted of 116812 pupils, in 2008 117535, and in the last year 113186. In 2007 524 pupils finished 12 grades of secondary schools, in 2008 311, in 2009 637. However, this year their number is 720 people. In the 2009/10 academic year, the numbers of first- grade pupils were 118581 people. In 2007 this figure was 117921 people, and in 2008 119600. It is predicted that in the 2010/11 academic year 123844 pupils will be enrolled to the first grade of secondary schools.  95 145 students (88023 at the Bachelor’s and 7122 Master’s degrees) are studying at universities under submission of the Ministry of Education. 22814 students (20062 at the Bachelor’s and 2752 at the Master’s degrees) are studying in the last courses of universities. 21878 students are studying at private universities: 21260 at the Bachelor’s, 618 at the Master’s degrees. 6297 students of the last courses are studying at the Bachelor’s, 269 at the Master’s degree.

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In the exhibition, which is being held for the first time were demonstrated achievements of general education, pre-school and after-school institutions of the Baku city Education Department from 44 different regions. Education Minister Misir Mardanov, deputy chairman of the New Azerbaijan Party Ali Ahmadov, chairman of Free Trade Union Committee of Education Workers of Azerbaijan, Sattar Mehbaliyev, vice-speaker of Parliament, Bahar Muradova, ombudsman Elmira Suleymanova, and vice-chairman of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, Aynur Sofiyeva took part in the event. Having welcomed guests and participants of exhibition, director of Baku city Education Department Naila Rzaguliyeva noted that education reforms founded by the great leader Heydar Aliyev have today successfully continued by the President Ilham Aliyev. She also underlined the worthy merits of Heydar Aliyev Foundation in the development of education and stressed that such events play a special role in the comprehensive development of children. Afterwards, pupils performed songs and dances, as well as guests have been acquainted with works. Answering questions of the journalists, Education Minister Misir Mardanov noted the exhibition holding for the first time has been well organized. He stressed that similar events will be continued and covered more school.

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According to the order, the Last Bell event will begin on May 31, 2010 at 10:00am and will last 3 hours. Moreover, the event will be held only in the territory of educational establishments. The order provides for the participation of parent committees, parent/teacher associations and public representatives in the event. Moreover, in accordance with the order, the Ministry of Education of Nakhchivan AR, Baku city Education Department, Ganja city Education Department, and district (city) education departments should complete the organizational works in order to celebrate the Last Bell in time, as well as implement necessary works to ensure the safety of pupils.

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First, forum participants visited the Alley of Honours to lay a wreath at the tomb of Azerbaijan’s national leader Heydar Aliyev, and they also put flowers at the grave of the prominent ophthalmologist, academician Zarifa Aliyeva. Afterwards, they visited the Alley of Martyrs to pay their tribute to those who gave their lives for the Azerbaijan's independence and territorial integrity. Participants of Azerbaijan-Latvia Education Forum have been acquainted with the information stand of Latvian universities. Having welcomed participants, Education Minister, Misir Mardanov talked about Azerbaijan – Latvian relations in the education sphere, and noted the existence of broad prospects for future cooperation between two countries. The Minister underlined the effectiveness of relations in the higher education, as well as student and teacher exchange fields. He spoke about the education system of Azerbaijan, realizing reforms, and achievements in this sphere. In its speech, the Minister gave broad information on the different levels of education in Azerbaijan, and future prospects. He expressed confidence in the development of Azerbaijan – Latvian education relations and wished good luck to the Forum’s work. Tatjana Koke, Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia noted similarities in the educational systems of two countries, and stressed that she attaches particular importance to the development of bilateral relations between Latvia and Azerbaijan. The guest has touched the positive aspects of creation the direct relations between universities, and noted that currently 13 Azerbaijani students are studying at Latvian universities. Rector of Baku State University, Abel Maharramov, rector of Riga Technical University, Ivars Knets, rector of Khazar University Hamlet Isakhanli in their speeches expressed belief that ties in the education field between Azerbaijan and Latvia will affect positively to the development of the education system of two countries. Afterwards, a protocol was signed between Baku State University and Riga Technical University. Azerbaijan-Latvia Education Forum will finish on May 26.

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In 2007 this figure consisted of 116812 pupils, in 2008 -117535, and in the last year 113186. In 2007, 524 pupils finished the12th grade of secondary schools, in 2008 - 311, and in 2009 - 637. However, this year their number is 720 people. In the current year, about 23 000 pupils of 324 schools of Baku will finish the 11th grade, and nearly 37 000 pupils will finish the 9th grade.  In the 2009/10 academic year, the number of first grade pupils was 118581 people. In 2007 this figure was 117921 people, and in 2008 - 119600. It is predicted that in the 2010/11 academic year, 123844 pupils will be enrolled to the first grade of secondary schools.  95 145 students are studying (88023 for the Bachelor’s and 7122 Master’s degrees) at universities under submission of the Ministry of Education. 22814 students are studying (20062 for the Bachelor’s and 2752 for the Master’s degrees) in the last courses of universities. 21878 students are studying at private universities: 21260 for the Bachelor’s, 618 for the Master’s degrees. 6297 students of the last courses are studying for the Bachelor’s, 269 for the Master’s degree.

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