On 9 March, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev has met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Azerbaijan Abdelouahab Osmane.   During the meeting, the ambassador thanked for the opportunity given to 3 Algerian nationals to study in the Republic of Azerbaijan within the educational grant established by the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan for citizens of member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.   The parties then discussed the prospects for cooperation between Azerbaijan and Algeria in the field of education.

09/03/2023 17:30

An infotour to the STEAM Innovation Centre was organized on 23 February.   The infotour was attended by media executives, prominent members of the public and media representatives.   Participants were first informed about the centre. It was noted that the aim of the STEAM Innovation Centre, which is an extension of the “STEAM Azerbaijan” project, is to channel students' potential and interests into the work of serving society, encouraging students to learn. Pupils and students of different ages who apply to the Сentre will improve their 21st-century skills - creativity, development of cooperation as well as the use of modern ICT equipment using different programming languages.   At the centre, guests were introduced to the Idea Workshop, the flight simulator called "In the Air with Numbers", as well as "Science on a Sphere", "Illusions and Physical Exhibits", "Virtual Reality" and "Simple Programming" and other rooms.   During the infotour, questions of interest to participants were answered.

23/02/2023 17:50

On February 22, the Ministry of Finance hosted a seminar on "Implementation of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) in the education sector and the transition to results-based budgeting mechanism".   The seminar was attended by heads and representatives of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, the Cabinet of Ministers, the Chamber of Accounts, the central executive authorities, and other state institutions. In addition, the members of the committees of Azerbaijan’s Milli Mejlis (Parliament) on science and education and economic policy, and representatives of international organizations, as well as experts and researchers also took part in the seminar.   The main objective of the seminar was to inform about the work done on the implementation of the MTEF and the process of transition to the results-based budgeting mechanism, including the results of the activities carried out in the MTEF in the education sector, and to discuss the emerging challenges and the next steps in the reform process. In his speech, Finance Minister Samir Sharifov noted that in recent years, under the leadership of President Ilham Aliyev, large-scale reforms have been implemented in improving public finance management in Azerbaijan as well. Samir Sharifov also noted that one of the priority directions of these reforms is the implementation of the MTEF and the transition to results-based budgeting mechanism.   Speaking at the seminar, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev outlined the work carried out and objectives being undertaken towards the development of education in our country. The Minister stressed that the state programmes approved by the President in the field of education, decrees and orders signed by him in recent years, especially the document "Strategy of socio-economic development of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2022-2026" are of great importance for the transition to results-based management.   Sarah Michael, the World Bank’s Country Manager for Azerbaijan, and other speakers shared their views on the implementation of the MTEF and the budget reforms underway in Azerbaijan.   Then Rashad Hasanov, Deputy Director of the Centre for Designing Medium-Term Expenditure Framework of the Office of the Ministry of Finance, made a presentation on “Implementation of MTEF in the education sector and the transition to results-based budgeting mechanism”. The presentation briefly reviewed the work done so far in the areas mentioned, the history of reform and its main elements. In addition, the main challenges and next steps in the budget reform were touched upon.   Then, Kanan Kerimzadeh, Acting Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Science and Education and Head of the Economics and Education Statistics Department, made a presentation on "Education reforms and results achieved in the implementation of the MTEF". The presentation reflects the Ministry's experience of transition to the results-based management mechanisms, achievements in this field and measurement indicators applied, the need to harmonize the strategy and documents of the MTEF, issues related to the work to be done in the coming years in the direction of improving knowledge and skills in the MTEF.   Andj Ubelis, Senior Public Administration Expert at the World Bank and Task Team Leader of the MTEF Capacity Building Project made a presentation on "MTEF Reforms in Azerbaijan from the World Bank's perspective".   It was noted at the seminar that from this year it is planned to complete the transition process to results-based budgeting in the pilot sectors and to fully implement programme-based budgeting while involving other sectors. in the reform process.   The seminar continued with questions and answers and debates on the subject following the speeches and presentations.

22/02/2023 17:44

An Azerbaijani-Israeli innovation forum was held on 13 February.   The forum was arranged with the support of Azerbaijan's Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA), the Israeli-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IACCI), Azerbaijan's Center for Analysis and Coordination of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4SIM), the Azerbaijan Entrepreneurs Confederation, and the Next Step Innovation Center.   The forum created an opportunity for the exchange of experience between the Azerbaijani and Israeli businessmen in the the field of technologies and innovations applied in education and agriculture.   The chair of the Israeli-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Alex Kaplun, Executive Vice-Rector of ADA University, Fariz Ismayilzade, and Chairman of the Board of Small and Medium Business Development Agency, Orkhan Mammadov, shared their views on the goals of the forum, Azerbaijani-Israeli relations, and opportunities for cooperation between businessmen in the field of innovation.   The event continued with panel sessions on general issues, education, and agriculture. At the general panel, Azerbaijani Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev, Minister of Agriculture Inam Kerimov, Deputy Minister of Economy Sahib Mammadov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Israel Mukhtar Mammadov, and Head of the “Ramat-Negev” Regional Council Eran Doron expressed their opinions on the relations between Azerbaijan and Israel, technologies used in recent years in the agricultural, educational and scientific spheres of our country, prospects for expanding cooperation in relevant areas, the digital economy, modern approaches used in restoration and reconstruction work carried out in Azerbaijani territories liberated from occupation. The speakers answered questions from the participants.   At the panel on education, heads of various educational institutions operating in Azerbaijan and Israel and experts shared their opinions on the challenges that the education field faces, the role of innovations in education, investment in this area, artificial intelligence, digital platforms, and prospects for cooperation.   Furthermore, the panel on agriculture was held with the participation of representatives of public and private organizations from Azerbaijan and Israel. During the panel, the role of agricultural technologies and innovations in increasing productivity and more efficient use of land and water resources, the implementation of innovative agricultural startup ideas, and so on were discussed.   Bilateral meetings between startups and businessmen were also held as part of the forum.

13/02/2023 17:17

President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has received Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkiye Mahmut Ozer and a group of members of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye (GNAT) in the format of a video conference.   The reason for holding the meeting in the format of a video conference is that the members of the Turkish delegation tested positive for COVID-19.   https://president.az

01/02/2023 11:23

As part of his visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mahmut Ozer, Minister of National Education of Turkey, visited the Baku State Vocational Education Center for Culture and Crafts.   The delegation was informed in detail about the inclusive environment created at the Center, the implementation of the dual education model and new programs.   Mahmut Ozer then met with teachers who participated in vocational education trainings in Turkey and had a frank discussion with them.

30/01/2023 18:50

On January 30, Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev met in an expanded format with a delegation led by Mahmut Ozer, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkey, who was on a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   During the meeting, satisfaction was expressed with the joint activities of the two countries in the field of general and vocational education, including the exchange of teachers and students. This year, the importance of continuing joint activities in the direction of restructuring vocational education institutions in terms of their content and teaching in them was emphasized.   It should be noted that the delegation's visit will last until February 1.   As part of the visit, it is planned to visit the Baku State Vocational Education and Training Center for  Culture and Crafts, the STEAM Innovation Center, the Baku European Lyceum, the Baku Turkish Anatolian Lyceum, and other educational institutions.

30/01/2023 18:35

A delegation led by Mahmut Ozer, Minister of National Education of the Republic of Turkey, is on a visit to the Republic of Azerbaijan.   As part of the visit, the guests visited the Alley of Honor, paid tribute to national leader Heydar Aliyev, and laid wreaths and flowers at his tomb. They also visited the grave of academician Zarifa Aliyeva, an outstanding scientist in ophthalmology.   At the Alley of Honor, the delegation from Turkey then honored the memory of those who gave their lives for the independence and territorial integrity of Azerbaijan. The delegation also visited Baku Turkish Martyrs Memorial Monument

30/01/2023 12:29

On January 24, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev received the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Libya to Azerbaijan Mr. Ali Salem Nasser.   They discussed the current state of ties between Azerbaijan and Libya in the field of education and the prospects for further cooperation.

24/01/2023 17:37

On January 23, the Minister of Science and Education Emin Amrullayev received a newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Moldova to Azerbaijan Mr. Alexander Esaulenko.   The current state and development prospects of relations between the two countries in the field of education were discussed at the meeting.

23/01/2023 17:08