ECONOMY
ISSUES ON PREPARATION OF EMPLOYMENT STRATEGY DISCUSSED
As it was said earlier, the strategy is being prepared in the frameworks of “Development of the national system for social protection” Project signed between the Azerbaijan Government and UNDP. The strategy will cover improvement of state policy in the field of employment, definition of measures, directed to the development of non-oil sector, development of entrepreneurship, regions, widening and provision of the certain system of the social protection measures, creation of new working places for the groups of population, particularly needing social protection, and other issues.
Minister of Labor and Social Security of Population Ali Nagiyev and UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan Marco Borsotti spoke at the session. It was noted that the employment is the problem, causing the greatest concern, while the main factor, aggravating this problem is the aggression of Armenia against Azerbaijan. Mr. Borsotti stressed that though Azerbaijan has some difficulties because of war, nevertheless it is one of the most economically developed states among the former Soviet republics. Its success is also admitted and approved by the international bodies. Employment problem must be solved by joint efforts. High development of the oil industry and private sector are the factors creating the conditions for opening of new working places. Donor organizations and investors also must do their best. He noted that the UN is ready to fully support the Azerbaijan Government in solution of this problem.
Then, the Chief of Administration of the Ministry Vahab Mammadov made a report on the main impending issues, connected with preparation of the employment strategy, international experts Professor Michael Hopkins, Allan Webster, John Lorenz and their colleague Ms. Javahir Adam expressed their ideas and recommendations.
Working groups were created in connection with the preparation of employment strategy.