Dostst agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of Azerbaijan has achieved another international success. In the publication of the EU business environment for 2021 on the achievements of the European Union in the field of economic cooperation and the development of the business environment in Azerbaijan, the DOST centers were evaluated as one of the key reforms carried out in the country. This was told by haqqin.az in the press service of the ministry.
The EU report is an independent assessment of the current business environment in Azerbaijan and determines the current trends. The results of the study of this year conducted with the participation of experienced experts are based on a survey of 139 companies from 24 European countries working in Azerbaijan, and 27 interviews.
In the report, political and social stability in Azerbaijan is called a key factor evaluated by investors. In addition, the publication calls business ethics, anti -corruption measures and quality of vocational education as factors of development.
Among social reforms, the activities of Dosta centers were especially appreciated by investors. According to the publication, in 2021, two DOST centers were opened in Azerbaijan, and by 2025 another 17 centers were expected.
In addition, the participation of DOST is noted in various programs in cooperation with the UN Foundation in the field of population, the UN Development Program, the International Labor Organization and other international organizations. In particular, it was noted that the fact that DOST in April 2022 was awarded the European social network European Social Services Award is an international confirmation of the effectiveness of the agency.
It should be noted that only this year the Dost agency was awarded five international awards.
Today, Dost is the only state body of the Council of the European Social Network that is not part of the EU, as well as the only representative of the CIS, which is an active participant in the events and discussions of the network.
These successes once again confirm that the achievements of the program of social reforms of the leadership of Azerbaijan, including the Dosta concept, are highly appreciated at the international level. The DOST concept is one of the important social achievements of Azerbaijan and allows you to provide 154 state social services through a “single window” – an effective, transparent and convenient way for citizens.