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EDUCATION IS SET AS ONE OF THE MAIN TARGETS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
Section 7. Education Management
Huseynova Khatira M., professorr Gurbanova Saida Sh., ass. professor, the Academy of public administration under the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Baku, Azerbaijan E-mail: amanova_x@yahoo.com
EDUCATION IS SET AS ONE OF THE MAIN TARGETS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN
Abstract: The Republic of Azerbaijan is taking several measures within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals 2030 Agenda in order to reach the main targets of developments. Together with United Nations Development Programme, Azerbaijan forces its plans to strengthen the educational and talent portfolio of the country, in line with labour market needs and national development plans. Keywords: Azerbaijan, education, human capital, vocational education, SDGs.
The education system in the Republic of Azer- targets to meet the challenges ofhuman capital devel-
baijan is regulated by the State Law on Education of the country. Developments in the field of education are also an important component of the country's development in economic and socials concepts [1]. The measures taken in recent years to develop education in Azerbaijan is one of the most important strategic trends of state policy and perhaps, the most important factor. Since 2016, National Coordination Council of Azerbaijan has set clear targets to implement the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Currently, within this Council, Azerbaijan aims to reach and become role model for UN member countries within the framework of Goal 4 - "ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning oppurtunities for all" [2].
In line with the challenges ofthe globalizing world, the elevation of the education system is one ofthe main goals ofour state, which is advancing through modernization and modernization projects. Identifying new
opment in our republic, which is on the path of rapid development, and the adaptation of quality education indicators to European standards is a priority.
From this point of view, the Decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated October 24, 2013 on Approval of the "State Strategy for the Development of Education in the Republic of Azerbaijan" is of great importance [3].
In accordance with the development concept of our state, the development of a modern education system that promotes long-term, sustainable and competitive development in our strategy, promotes the development of human capital and realizes human resources development and management. At the same time, in this conceptual document, the development directions, the main goals of the education system that meet international standards have been clearly defined and new responsibilities have been set in front of educators.
Section 7. Education Management
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan of 6 december 2016 established decree by name "The perspective future of the Strategic Road Map of the National Economy" [3]. Development of human resources, the 4th Target of the Strategic Road Map, which is the basis of sustainable economic development is the main focus of the Strategic Road Map. A Strategic Road Map on the Development of Vocational Education and Training in the Republic of Azerbaijan was prepared to provide human capital development based on the Strategic Roadmap. The document envisages the involvement of highly qualified personnel, meeting the requirements of the modern labor market and attracting investment flows to this area. The document, prepared on the basis of the "Strategic Road Map," reflects the ways to achieve strategic goals by fully covering this area and implementing measures and programs in the short term. According to the document, the following targets have been set in the vocational education and training process of the Republic[4]:
1. Integration of employers into the vocational education and training system;
2. Creating a robust financial system based on results;
3. Creation of targeted professional development programs;
4. Creating specific sectoral programs;
5. Implementation of tools to stimulate the achievement of vocational education and training goals.
As a result, all these programs will help to shape the human potential for the country's innovative economy. By ensuring all these above mentioned targets Republic of Azerbaijan will promote better human capital, provide its citizens with relevant skills for employment, specifically focus on learning outcomes in order to create the platform for its citizens to be able to transfer its skills with each other and finally to make Azerbaijanis become a true global citizens.
Referencess:
1. Azarbaycan Respublikasinin Prezidenti "Tahsil haqqinda". Azarbaycan Respublikasinin Qanunu, Baki §ahari, 19 iyun - 2009 il. Link: http://edu.gov.az/az/page/72/302
2. Azerbaijan - 2030: From the Millenium Development Goals Towards the Sustainbale Development Goals. Link: https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/16005Azerbaijan.pdf
3. Azarbaycan Respublikasinin milli iqtisadiyyat perspektivi üzra Strateji Yol Xaritasi.- 2016. Link: https://president.az/articles/21993
4. Azarbaycan Respublikasinda pe§a tahsili va taliminin inki§afina dair Strateji Yol Xaritasi.- 2016. Link: http://edu.gov.az/upload/file/serencama-elave/2016/peshe-tehsil-yol-xeritesi.pdf
