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15 April 2024
UNDP Collaborates with GCF and Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources to Launch Groundbreaking Climate Education Initiative in Azerbaijan
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15 April 2024
The EU and UNDP announce a grant competition to support Collaborative Undertakings in Lankaran-Astara Economic Region.
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03 April 2024
The lingering impact of landmines on children and families in Azerbaijan
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The Sustainable Development Goals in Azerbaijan
Over the last eight years, Azerbaijan has demonstrated its firm commitment towards achieving the 2030 Agenda. The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan issued the Decree in 2016, to establish the National Coordination Council for Sustainable Development - a key partner for the United Nations to channel its support to the Government of Azerbaijan since then.
Azerbaijan has been one of the first countries to undertake a MAPS mission (Mainstreaming, Acceleration and Policy Support for the 2030 Agenda) which outlined concrete policy and programming steps that could be taken to accelerate the goals nationally, the experience which was presented at the 2018 Baku Forum on Sustainable Development. This regional event also marked the adoption of the Baku Principles which established provisions for the integration of SDGs and acceleration of their implementation.
With UN support, the National Information Portal on SDGs was launched, which introduces an interactive dashboard, collects consolidated data, tracks and monitors progress towards the SDGs in real-time. UN provides continuous support to strengthen national statistical capacities to produce quality data while focusing on disaggregation to Leave No One Behind.
United Nations also makes special efforts to engage different groups including the private sector, media, parliamentarians, and the public, among others, in promoting the Goals.
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16 May 2023
UN Azerbaijan - Annual Results Report 2022
We are pleased to share with you the UN Country Results Report for 2022. The report highlights the last year's results of our joint efforts with the Government, civil society organizations, academia, the private sector, and the achievements in in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Press Release
18 June 2021
UNHCR commends Azerbaijan’s continued support to refugees and Asylum Seekers on the World Refugee Day
While many refugee emergencies are unfortunately becoming protracted, such as that of the Rohingya from Myanmar, new emergencies continue occurring, such as one in Tigray region of Ethiopia, which has displaced hundreds of thousands within Ethiopia and across the border in Sudan.
The global fight against the COVID19 pandemic and its consequences, has shown that we can only succeed if we stand together and this year’s World Refugee Day campaign calls for greater inclusion of refugees in host societies, with particular reference to health, education systems and sports with the key messages of “heal”, “learn” and “shine”.
Azerbaijan hosts 1,616 refugees in total originating mainly from Afghanistan and other countries in central Asia, the Middle East and eastern Europe. On the World Refugee Day, UNHCR Azerbaijan commends the authorities and people of Azerbaijan for granting access to healthcare and employment rights to refugees and asylum seekers living in the country. As we continue working and collaborating to achieve integration and inclusion of refugees, we also sincerely express our gratitude to the Government of Azerbaijan for the successful legal amendment on employment of refugees and access to healthcare insurance.
With growing forced displacement world-wide, it is important more than ever that refugees and asylum seekers receive our solidarity, compassion and support. They want nothing more than protection and the opportunity to make a decent living away from home to support themselves, their families and be part of their host communities. In that regard, UNHCR continues advocating for securing legal status for refugees and asylum seekers living in Azerbaijan, as well as ensuring durable solutions prospects in the form of voluntary return in safety and dignity for Internally Displaced Persons.
“Some of the refugees were born or arrived as small children in Azerbaijan and have a lot of potential to contribute to the development of Azerbaijani society if they are given the opportunity to integrate and therefore to secure a durable solution,” said Guido Ambroso, UNHCR Representative to Azerbaijan. “While progress has been made, more needs to be done to ensure legal status. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate the people of Azerbaijan as, after nearly three decades, hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons finally have the possibility to achieve a durable solution by returning to their lands.
World Refugee Day is the day to celebrate refugees’ contributions to communities, their unique experience, resilience and bravery in overcoming the toughest hardships the wars and conflicts can bring.
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Press Release
18 March 2021
ANAMA and UNDP join forces to support mine action in Azerbaijan
With USD 1 million from UNDP crisis response and UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund, UNDP will provide support to ANAMA to train, equip and deploy emergency response teams to clear mines and unexploded ordnances which pose grave risks to local communities living in the conflict affected areas.
Mr. Suleymanov expressed his hope for future cooperation, emphasising the importance of this project.
Mr. Fracassetti stated that UNDP will scale up its support for mine action in Azerbaijan by supporting ANAMA with technical expertise, equipment, capacity development and funding which will help communities safely access water, build homes, schools and health clinics.
UNDP continues to support ANAMA in conducting a mine action needs assessment, provides international expertise and supports ANAMA in procuring personal protective equipment and mine clearing equipment.
Additional support will consist of prioritising mine clearance areas, developing heat maps for mine detection and procuring mine action equipment and mine detecting dogs.
ANAMA was established with UNDP’s support in 1999. Over the past 20 years, ANAMA and UNDP have helped clear over 806,000 mines and other explosive weapons in Azerbaijan, helping to ensure a safe return home for over 160,500 displaced people.
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02 February 2021
UN releases USD 2 million to support emergency humanitarian response in conflict-affected areas of Azerbaijan
The United Nations has released USD 2 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support the UN’s ongoing humanitarian response to temporarily displaced people in the conflict-affected areas of Azerbaijan.
Following the 9 November 2020 trilateral statement, UN resident agencies in Azerbaijan have been providing initial support in the areas of food, shelter, hygiene, preparation for winter, mine risk awareness, access to healthcare, psychosocial support, and education,
“The CERF funding will scale up UN agencies’ ongoing activities to help the conflict-affected people return to normal life ,” said Ghulam Isaczai, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan. “We will continue working closely with the Government of Azerbaijan, civil society, and other stakeholders to meet the urgent needs of the highly vulnerable population, especially women and children.”
The CERF allocation builds on the results of a rapid inter-agency assessment that the UN Country Team conducted in the conflict-affected areas with the support of the Government of Azerbaijan. The funding will help to provide shelter and non-food items to the affected population; assist in the coordination of demining activities; and deliver essential medicines and medical equipment, as well as mental health and psychosocial services.
The UN Country Team in Azerbaijan in partnership with government agencies carried out several preliminary needs assessment missions in conflict-affected areas and has been providing its assistance in the following areas:
Health: WHO and UNFPA have delivered personal protective equipment and emergency kits to families in conflict-affected areas, as well as supported the continuation of primary healthcare services despite the COVID-19 and conflict-induced strains on 60 medical facilities.
Shelter and core relief items: UNHCR mobilized USD 1.5 million to secure non-food items, including tents, blankets and mattresses, and is currently mobilizing USD400 thousand to provide as cash-based interventions.
Psychosocial support: Most of the 40,000 temporarily displaced people have suffered immense stress and anxiety, especially children. Given the severe shortage of medical staff and absence of psychology professionals in the conflict-hit areas, both WHO and UNICEF are training psychology counsellors to support mental health services at hospitals and schools.
Mine risk action: A joint UNDP-UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) assessment mission was undertaken recently in close coordination with ANAMA, the national mine action agency, to assess mines and unexploded ordinance contaminations in several of the conflict-affected districts. UNDP, UNMAS, and UNICEF are currently working with the government to improve awareness of mine risk; support the Government’s demining strategy; and strengthen ANAMA’s capacity.
CERF – managed by the Emergency Relief Coordinator on behalf of the UN Secretary-General - is one of the fastest and most effective ways to help people affected by crises. Since its creation, it has assisted hundreds of millions of people with more than $6.5 billion across 104 countries and territories. This would have not been possible without generous and consistent donor support.
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19 November 2020
UN agencies conclude needs assessment mission to conflict-affected regions of Azerbaijan
An inter-agency coordinated assessment mission comprised of technical experts from various UN agencies has concluded its four-day visit to the conflict-affected regions of Azerbaijan. The mission included representatives from the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office (RCO), FAO, IOM, OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNHCR, and WHO.
The mission met with the heads of the local executive authorities in Barda, Aghdam, and Agjabedi districts and visited various sites, where the temporarily displaced persons, as well as conflict-affected communities, reside. The mission members also visited a number of villages and settlements adjacent to the conflict area to assess the scale of damaged civilian houses and civilian infrastructure. The findings of the mission are being prepared that should allow to understand prevailing vulnerabilities and design appropriate humanitarian response mechanisms in different sectors to complement the government’s actions.
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04 April 2024
The lingering impact of landmines on children and families in Azerbaijan
As the world marks Mine Awareness Day, Akif remembers his two sons who died in a landmine explosion, and other family members who still live with the scars.When 65-year-old Akif heard that his grandson and two sons had been caught up in a landmine explosion, he raced to help – only to find himself facing the same fate. “We saw that one of my sons was lying on the ground,” recalls Akif, who lives in a village near Agdam, in Azerbaijan. “I called to him but he didn’t respond, and he was covered in blood. One had a child in his arms and he had no legs. My friend told me to pick him up and put him on my back. After that, I don’t remember anything.” Separate blasts killed two of Akif’s sons, and injured his eight-year-old grandson Huseyn. Akif was rushed to hospital with a broken leg, while a neighbour, trying desperately to save the family, was also wounded in the tragedy. “I don’t know where we would be if he hadn’t come,” says Akif. “My grandson is still receiving psychological support. He often stutters when he speaks and when he gets angry, he finds it difficult to cope with his feelings and it takes him time to calm down.” “Who would want something like this to happen to their child in their home?” adds Huseynova, the boy’s mother. “My son still does not like to talk about what happened. He is afraid of the dark.” Explosive remnants of war and landmines remain a major risk for communities living in parts of Azerbaijan which, after years of conflict, is now one of the most mine-contaminated countries in the region. Since November 2020, 65 people have been killed and 289 people injured from explosive ordnance across Azerbaijan, including nine children. This is why, UNICEF is prioritising its partnership with the government on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) and capacity building. Without effective EORE programmes and including them in the school curriculum, there are concerns that the number of casualties will continue to increase.“Providing lifesaving risk education will continue to be a priority for UNICEF in the coming years,” says Saja Farooq Abdullah, UNICEF Representative in Azerbaijan. “No child should ever be at risk when coming home from school, walking in the park or having fun outdoors. We will continue our critical risk education programmes in areas where needs are the highest, raising awareness of risks and life-saving safety rules in schools and communities, as well as providing mental health and psychosocial support services.” Thousands of families and children are already benefitting from these life-saving community engagement and communication activities, such as UNICEF’s partnership with the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA) and the Ministry of Science and Education, which has helped over 20,000 children to receive EORE through school-based activities. This partnership has also helped over 124,000 people, including 46,000 children in conflict-affected areas, to receive EORE through face-to-face sessions, and contributed to the development of more than 720 billboards and printed materials that raise awareness in these territories.
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12 March 2024
When a woman deminer talks…
Samaya Ahmadli: My father supported me in this decision, he always stood behind meSamaya is originally from Aghdam. She worked as a geography teacher for six years, and always had an interest in the military. Her brother is a soldier who passed through the war. Samaya is one of the eighteen newly trained women deminers that were accredited in November 2023 during a ceremony in Baku with participation of high-level officials from ANAMA, the European Union (EU), UNDP, and other officials. Thanks to theoretical and practical trainings conducted by the international experts of the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), the first teams of women deminers acquired the foundational knowledge, skills and required code of conduct to recognize, detect and mark mines and unexploded ordnance, and to provide first aid.“I started work with great enthusiasm, as if I was going to be rewarded. You must be cool-headed, I have no fear.”She talks about her friends at the school who did not expect her to become a deminer, but now they follow her with great interest. She is very happy."My family did not agree at first, but my father supported me in this decision. My mother was not used to seeing me in special clothes, now she accepts it easily. She is still a bit worried, they regularly contact me."Samaya had difficulties at first, it was not easy for her to work under the sun, mainly in hot weather, but later she got used: "I have always had white and sensitive skin, so I avoided the sun, but I got tanned here," she jokes.Samaya is so proud of being a part of this initiative, the first one in Azerbaijan."I want to contribute to the Great Return. We are working on our lands."The two demining teams of 24 people, including 18 women deminers, 2 healthcare workers, 2 team leaders and 2 deputy team leaders were established within the framework of the “Supporting safe return of Internally Displaced People through capacity building of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA)” initiative funded by the EU andimplemented by UNDP in partnership with ANAMA, the International Eurasian Press Fund (IEPF) and the MAG. Jeyhun Alakbarov, UNDP Azerbaijan
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06 March 2024
Aytan is one of the first women deminers in Azerbaijan within the UNDP project who discovered anti-personnel mine
“My name is Aytan, and I am one of the first women deminers in Azerbaijan”, says Aytan Ismayilova, a young woman originally from the Gazakh Region located in north-western part of Azerbaijan. Aytan is one of the eighteen newly trained women deminers that were accredited in November 2023 during a ceremony in Baku with participation of high-level officials from ANAMA, the European Union (EU), UNDP, and other officials. Thanks to theoretical and practical trainings conducted by the international experts of the Mine Advisory Group (MAG), the first teams of women deminers acquired the foundational knowledge, skills and required code of conduct to recognize, detect and mark mines and unexploded ordnance, and to provide first aid.“In the mornings, I clean my boots while everyone gets yourself in order. I have never had regrets; I am stubborn, and I love to go all the way. It means, I overcome every difficulty because I love my job.”When Aytan speaks, she is visibly proud of her work and the contribution she is providing to her country.“My family has always been working in the army. I wanted to follow in their footsteps, my father, and my brother, and even my grandparents. I lost my uncle during the war, my cousin sustained injuries in a mine explosion in Lachin. When I first heard that ANAMA was hiring women deminers, I told my family I wanted to apply for the job. My father supported me in this decision, others disagreed, and my mother did not want me to become a deminer because of the incident with my cousin. They thought I will quit it. When I was certified my mother shared that picture to express pride in me.”Thus, being an ecologist, Aytan started her trainings to become a deminer, she always tended to join the military as her family members. “At the beginning it was very difficult. I was excited but the work was hard. Thanks to the continuous trainings we receive, I feel more and more confident to do my job in the best way possible.” To the question about the relationship with her family now, Aytan replies: “They know I always look for new things to challenge myself, new projects to do. They understood my choice and they support me.”Aytan has a parasailing experience, as well. She is the second in the group who discovered an anti-personnel mine. Aytan is aware of the importance of this initiative, the first one in Azerbaijan. “I am thankful for this opportunity”, she says, “this is a glorious work, and I am proud to do it.” The two demining teams of 24 people, including 18 women deminers, 2 healthcare workers, 2 team leaders and 2 deputy team leaders were established within the framework of the “Supporting safe return of Internally Displaced People through capacity building of the Mine Action Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ANAMA)” initiative funded by the EU and implemented by UNDP in partnership with ANAMA, the International Eurasian Press Fund (IEPF) and the MAG. Jeyhun Alakbarov, UNDP Azerbaijan
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28 December 2023
Young chef seizes opportunity through apprenticeship programme
Born into a lineage of culinary enthusiasts, 20-year-old Ravan Ahmadov’s fascination with cooking was stimulated already at a young age, as he observed his father skillfully preparing delightful dishes. His father graduated with honors as a chef and dedicated himself to the culinary craft, serving as a professional cook in village assemblies.
Inspired by this legacy, Ravan aspired to pursue formal education and followed in his father's footsteps as a professional chef. However, financial constraints cast a shadow on his dreams.
Driven by the responsibility to support his family, who had been displaced to Yevlakh from Shusha city in the early nineties, Ravan took on multiple jobs, including working as a waiter during school breaks and after hours while he was a teenager.
Despite his very demanding schedule, including traveling to distant regions for work, Ravan seized every opportunity to delve into the culinary world. While working as a waiter, he diligently observed chefs to learn the intricacies of vegetable chopping and the art of preparing kebabs. On top of all this, he completed his general secondary education and pursued his passion for music, learning to play the accordion at a local music school.
In April 2023, the launch of the “IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development” project in the settlement was a turning point in Ravan’s life. The aim of the project, which is funded by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and implemented by the Azerbaijani NGO “Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union, is to address challenges faced by internally displaced people participating in the Azerbaijani Government’s “Great Return” programme, and to create new employment opportunities for aspiring young professionals under the “Apprenticeship” initiative.
Sarvar, the Community Development Center leader and a settlement resident, informed Ravan about the project. Upon learning about the opportunity, Ravan eagerly prepared and applied. Among numerous applicants in the settlement, Ravan’s passion and keen interest in the culinary field favoured his inclusion by the Selection Commission for a three-month cooking course.
As part of his apprenticeship course, Ravan engaged in a comprehensive theoretical and practical course conducted by a master chef three days a week and completed training sessions on “Business Plan Preparation” and “Introduction to Entrepreneurship” organized by the Yevlakh office for small and medium-sized enterprises. Even before he had concluded the course, Ravan received a job offer from a renowned restaurant in Yevlakh, where he currently works as an assistant chef, marking a significant milestone in his culinary journey.
Initially, Ravan expressed his doubts about being chosen for the apprenticeship. “While eagerly anticipating the selection outcome, I presumed that young female candidates applying for the cooking field would secure the opportunity. Surprisingly, I received the news of my acceptance when the results were announced. The overwhelming joy I felt was indescribable as this course presented an incredible chance for me to pursue further studies and training.”
Reflecting on the impact of the apprenticeship course, Ravan remarked, “it not only sharpened my professional skills but also taught me the ability to take risks. Balancing my familial responsibilities and striving toward my aspirations became feasible. Despite the demanding work schedule at the restaurant, attending the course for three days and three hours a week was a significant achievement, enhancing my culinary proficiency.”
Enthusiastic about the possibility of returning to the birthplace of his father he said, “upon return to Shusha with my family, I intend to continue my education and advance as a professional chef. My ultimate dream is to establish a modern catering enterprise in Shusha, meeting contemporary standards.”
Prepared by:
Elsevar Aghayev, Senior External Relations Associate, UNHCR Azerbaijan
Aynur Taghiyeva, Information Manager, "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union
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28 December 2023
Gunel’s Journey to a new beginning as a hairdresser
When hundreds of thousands of people had to flee their homes due to the Karabakh War in the early nineties, the tranquillity of Shaplar village in Kalbajar district was shattered too, leaving Gunel’s family, their home, gardens, livestock, and all they owned, swept away. The family found temporary shelter at the “ECO” camp in Yevlakh district which was established by the local authorities in 1993 with the support of the international community.
"I was one year old when my family came to the “ECO” camp where I started and completed my full secondary education. Becoming a hairdresser was my childhood dream. In the upper grades, I even tried to gain experience by offering beauty services to my relatives and neighbours," said Gunel.
"I was going to enrol in a vocational school to become a hairdresser, but it didn't work out due to the challenges of commuting to the city of Yevlakh,” she added.
At the age of 18, Gunel was married and became a mother of two girls within a couple of years. In 2010, their lives shifted when the camp was moved to the “32nd Quarter settlement” in Yevlakh city, and the family relocated.
Starting over in a new place, Gunel began providing beauty services to acquaintances in the settlement. Despite all her efforts, her lack of advanced skills and working from home led her clients to opt for services provided by established beauty salons.
During this period, tragedy struck Gunel’s family as her husband passed away, leaving her alone to manage the household responsibilities and provide care for her children, with no income and only the small allowances that internally displaced families were entitled to. Gunel had enrolled in a six-month-long hairdressing course provided by an NGO in the settlement but was forced to give up due to the hardships she was facing during that period.
The turning point arrived in early 2023 with the launch of the “IDP Community Mobilization and Capacity Development” project in the settlement where she lives. Upon learning about a vocational course offered by the project, Gunel immediately applied. The project is funded by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and implemented by the Azerbaijani NGO “Umid” Support to Social Development Public Union.
Selected among numerous applicants due to her passion, skills, and experience, Gunel embarked on a two-month intensive apprenticeship course in ladies' hairdressing where she attended theoretical and practical courses with her mentor and completed training sessions on “Business Plan Preparation” and “Introduction to Entrepreneurship”.
Simultaneously, Gunel expanded her expertise by actively participating in round tables and training sessions of the Community Development Council, of which she became a member.
“All my life I have looked for opportunities to acquire the skills to master this trade. In this project, I got that opportunity and started making my dreams come true,” said Gunel.
As Gunel’s skills in hairdressing improved, and the training courses provided her with renewed self-esteem, skills, and hope, her vision of opening her own ladies’ beauty salon crystallized, an aspiration she hadn’t imagined pursuing alone before. Determined, she started searching for locations for a new hairdressing salon and secured a bank loan to procure equipment and establish her workspace.
With the successful completion of her apprenticeship course, Gunel obtained a certificate, transforming her dream of a fully functional beauty salon into a reality. Hiring two employees, she started to introduce salon services to the residents of Yevlakh district. Through entrepreneurship skills learned during the courses, Gunel was able to expand her outreach and advance customer satisfaction together with her new team.
Gunel shared her hopes of one day returning to Kalbajar. “Our dreams have become reality! Kalbajar is home again! My family and I aspire to return and establish a larger branch of my salon there. I am immensely grateful to the “Umid” organization, the reason for all my achievements, and to the UN Refugee Agency for their invaluable financial support. Their assistance helped me realize my dream and opened the door to a new world for me.”
Prepared by:
Elsevar Aghayev, Senior External Relations Associate, UNHCR Azerbaijan
Aynur Taghiyeva, Information Manager, "Umid" Support to Social Development Public Union
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Press Release
15 April 2024
The EU and UNDP announce a grant competition to support Collaborative Undertakings in Lankaran-Astara Economic Region.
The grant competition is held within the framework of the project " Promoting Competitiveness, Collaboration and Modernization in Fruit and Vegetable Sector in Lankaran-Astara Economic Region " funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.The grant aims to support the fruit and vegetable value chain participants by providing non-cash assistance in the amount of 10,000 to 200,000 euros to Collaborative Undertakings that have won the grant competition.WHO CAN JOIN THE GRANT COMPETITION?
Collaborative Undertakings applying for grants and funding under the support mechanism must meet the following conditions:
• Informally associated Fruit & Vegetable value chain actors (minimum 10 members), including agricultural service providers;• Farmer unions, members of which own maximum 10 ha land plots• Cooperatives and associations;• Fruit & Vegetable aggregators associated with minimum 20 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers;• Women groups (minimum 10 members);• Youth (18-29 years old) groups (minimum 10 members);• Micro (associated with a minimum 10 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers), Small (minimum 20 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers) and Medium (minimum 30 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers) sized Entrepreneurs;• collaborative undertakings with business ideas in the field of agrotourism;• collaborative undertakings with business ideas related to organic agriculture.WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT COMPETITION?The applicant should submit in close envelop the following documents:• Fully completed application form, including business plan;• Protocol on the establishment of the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises;• Protocol on the confirmation of collaborative undertaking members and leader;• Co-Members Agreement for the common Assets Use in case if the applicant is the informally associated farmers group;• Registration certificate for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises as well as any type of formal Collaborative Undertakings;• Financial statements of last three years for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises;• Co-financing letter. Note: The leader of Collaborative Undertakings should submit all required documents to Lankaran Office of the Project by 18:00 on 10 May, 2024.
Address: Shahidler Khiyabanı 178, Lankaran city.
Guidelines for grant applicants can be downloaded HERE.
For additional information:
Mobil Penjaliyev, Agriculture Specialist
(+994) 50 626 26 88Ramin Qanbarov, Agribusiness Specialist
(+994) 50 632 52 92 For media inquiries, please contact Irada Zeynalova, Project’s Communication Assistant at irada.zeynalova@undp.org. Gulnara Bayramova, Press and Information Officer at the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan at gulnara.bayramova@eeas.europa.eu.The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of more than 60 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders.UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.
Collaborative Undertakings applying for grants and funding under the support mechanism must meet the following conditions:
• Informally associated Fruit & Vegetable value chain actors (minimum 10 members), including agricultural service providers;• Farmer unions, members of which own maximum 10 ha land plots• Cooperatives and associations;• Fruit & Vegetable aggregators associated with minimum 20 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers;• Women groups (minimum 10 members);• Youth (18-29 years old) groups (minimum 10 members);• Micro (associated with a minimum 10 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers), Small (minimum 20 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers) and Medium (minimum 30 Fruit & Vegetable producers/growers) sized Entrepreneurs;• collaborative undertakings with business ideas in the field of agrotourism;• collaborative undertakings with business ideas related to organic agriculture.WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT COMPETITION?The applicant should submit in close envelop the following documents:• Fully completed application form, including business plan;• Protocol on the establishment of the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises;• Protocol on the confirmation of collaborative undertaking members and leader;• Co-Members Agreement for the common Assets Use in case if the applicant is the informally associated farmers group;• Registration certificate for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises as well as any type of formal Collaborative Undertakings;• Financial statements of last three years for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises;• Co-financing letter. Note: The leader of Collaborative Undertakings should submit all required documents to Lankaran Office of the Project by 18:00 on 10 May, 2024.
Address: Shahidler Khiyabanı 178, Lankaran city.
Guidelines for grant applicants can be downloaded HERE.
For additional information:
Mobil Penjaliyev, Agriculture Specialist
(+994) 50 626 26 88Ramin Qanbarov, Agribusiness Specialist
(+994) 50 632 52 92 For media inquiries, please contact Irada Zeynalova, Project’s Communication Assistant at irada.zeynalova@undp.org. Gulnara Bayramova, Press and Information Officer at the Delegation of the European Union to Azerbaijan at gulnara.bayramova@eeas.europa.eu.The European Union is made up of 27 Member States who have decided to gradually link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, during a period of enlargement of more than 60 years, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders.UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet.Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.
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Press Release
15 April 2024
UNDP Collaborates with GCF and Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources to Launch Groundbreaking Climate Education Initiative in Azerbaijan
UNDP’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) project recently held a meeting with the management academic staff of the Academy of Public Administration (APA) under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan to finalize crucial details for the courses on climate change adaptation as part of the master's program on Sustainable Development and the modules for specialized executive-level courses tailored for decision-makers.The learning programs aim to empower participants to develop and implement robust leadership to execute adaptation measures on the management level that will safeguard communities and ecosystems against the impacts of a changing climate.In a first for Azerbaijan, the topic of climate change has been integrated into the master’s program, and enrollment for these courses will begin in September of this year.These initiatives play a critical role in addressing the climate crisis. Climate education helps people understand and address the impacts of the climate crisis, empowering them with the knowledge, skills and values needed to build a more resilient and sustainable future.
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26 March 2024
Mr. Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, pays an official visit to Azerbaijan
Baku, March 15th, 2024. Mr. Achim Steiner, the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, paid an official visit to Azerbaijan to participate in the XI Global Baku Forum, the flagship event of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center. Mr. Steiner joined the panel discussion titled as “From Good Words to Good Deeds: What Objectives can be set for COP29” at the XI Baku Global Forum. The UNDP Administrator underscored the importance of COP and the viability of the multilateral process as the avenue towards continued climate and sustainable development action. He highlighted some of the key goals for COP29, including the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), and its significance on the road to COP30 and for wider climate progress. UNDP’s expertise in the COP sphere and commitment to working with the COP29 Presidency were also stressed in the speech. In the frame of his official visit, Mr. Steiner met with H.E. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The UNDP Administrator commended Mr. Aliyev for his victory in the recent presidential elections and highlighted the anticipation of a new period marked by opportunities for progress and development under his leadership. He thanked Mr. President for the work of the Government of Azerbaijan in leading sustainable development in the region and making significant progress in the last decade on economic growth, stability, and social progress.President Ilham Aliyev briefed Achim Steiner on Azerbaijan’s development strategy until 2030, noting that the green transition is one of the priority areas for the country. The Head of State said that the renewable and green energy potential of the country exceeds 200 gigawatts, adding that Azerbaijan will have the opportunity to produce 5 megawatts of renewable energy resources in the near future. In this context, the President emphasized that Azerbaijan took the initiative to form a renewable green energy corridor linking the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea, and that cooperation with the countries of the region is underway in this regard. Achim Steiner pointed out that Azerbaijan's green transition transformation aligns perfectly with the concept of hosting COP29, and the country's example will be presented to the international community.President Ilham Aliyev invited Achim Steiner to the COP29 Conference, which the latter accepted.During the visit, a series of meetings with a specific reference to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the COP29 Presidency of Azerbaijan was held with the national authorities. The UNDP Administrator met with Mr. Jeyhun Bayramov, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, productive discussions were held upon current issues.
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12 March 2024
UNDP Azerbaijan joined the 10th Annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality event
Baku, March 7th, 2024.
The Baku Stock Exchange in collaboration with the World Federation of Exchange organized the 10th Annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony. The event was held in partnership with the Women’s Economic Empowerment in South Caucasus project supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by UNDP. Mr. Mehman Ramazanov, the Member of the Management Board at the Baku Stock Exchange, Mr. Alberto Hernandez, the Deputy Regional Director of Cooperation and the Deputy Head of Mission at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Ms. Alessandra Roccasalvo, the UNDP Resident Representative a.i.in Azerbaijan, Mrs. Nani Bendeliani, the Programme Analyst on Women’s Economic Empowerment at UN Women, and other officials and representatives of the private sector participated at the event. During the event, wide-ranging discussions were conducted on gender equality and the empowerment of women, the gender-sensitive ecosystem that drives the gender equality agenda forward, as well as the sustainability of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Ms. Roccasalvo greeted the participants by noting the importance of initiatives to collaborate, innovate, and implement strategies that foster women empowerment and break down barriers hindering women's progress.At the end of the event the Ring the Bell ceremony took place. The event dedicated to the International Women’s Day was also a great opportunity in terms of networking and new partnerships.
The Baku Stock Exchange in collaboration with the World Federation of Exchange organized the 10th Annual Ring the Bell for Gender Equality ceremony. The event was held in partnership with the Women’s Economic Empowerment in South Caucasus project supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and implemented by UNDP. Mr. Mehman Ramazanov, the Member of the Management Board at the Baku Stock Exchange, Mr. Alberto Hernandez, the Deputy Regional Director of Cooperation and the Deputy Head of Mission at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), Ms. Alessandra Roccasalvo, the UNDP Resident Representative a.i.in Azerbaijan, Mrs. Nani Bendeliani, the Programme Analyst on Women’s Economic Empowerment at UN Women, and other officials and representatives of the private sector participated at the event. During the event, wide-ranging discussions were conducted on gender equality and the empowerment of women, the gender-sensitive ecosystem that drives the gender equality agenda forward, as well as the sustainability of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Ms. Roccasalvo greeted the participants by noting the importance of initiatives to collaborate, innovate, and implement strategies that foster women empowerment and break down barriers hindering women's progress.At the end of the event the Ring the Bell ceremony took place. The event dedicated to the International Women’s Day was also a great opportunity in terms of networking and new partnerships.
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28 December 2023
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