UNDP Administrator delivers lecture at ADA University
The main objective of the lecture was to discuss the current global debate on what should succeed the Millennium Development Goals at the end of 2015 with different stakeholders, including students, faculty, NGOs and government officials.
Opening the event, Rector of ADA University Hafiz Pashayev gave information about the University and opportunities it provides. Mr. Pashayev also touched upon Government’s work towards more sustainable future within the frame of “Azerbaijan 2020: Look into the Future” development concept.
Ms. Helen Clark in her turn thanked ADA University and stressed that expertise and understanding across the disciplines is vital for building a diversified and sustainable economy and a cohesive society, and for enabling Azerbaijan to play its important role in regional and global affairs.
“Azerbaijan is in an exciting period of its history, with big opportunities to share its knowledge and experience, and thereby support other countries to achieve their development goals.”
The lecture was wrapped up by a question and answer session.
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