The successes of social reforms carried out in Azerbaijan in recent years have been highly appreciated at the international level and have already been recognized as advanced world practice. This is also confirmed by awarding of the institutions of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population – the DOST agency and the State Fund of Social Protection with three quality certificates at the World Social Safety Forum, which took place in Morocco, and the election of the chairman of the State Fund at the forum as a member of the Bureau and Chairman of the Committee of the International Organization.
This was announced at a meeting of the board held at the ministry. Sakhil Babaev, Chairman of the College, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, emphasized that these reforms implemented in the social sphere are based on the widespread use of modern technologies, innovative solutions, ensuring the flexibility and transparency of services, improving accessibility, serve as convenience and satisfaction of citizens and will continue to continue .
The meeting noted that this year 11 international awards were received in the areas of activity of the ministry. It was noted that the concept of Dost, as well as the achievements of reforms in the field of social security are already encouraged by international organizations for use in other countries.
The audience also emphasized that the relations of cooperation with other countries in the field of labor, employment and social protection continue to expand. It was noted that this year documents that provide for mutually beneficial cooperation in these areas were signed with a number of countries. A number of new documents on cooperation are being prepared.
The program of paid public works was mentioned, which plays an important role in ensuring employment. The importance of employment projects implemented in our territories liberated from occupation is emphasized. It is noted that on the basis of joint projects of the DOST business center with various institutions, the volume of public work program has been significantly expanded, joint projects with the participation of up to 20 institutions have been implemented. At the same time, it was noted that persons involved in the program that do not have initial professions and qualifications have the opportunity to acquire initial professional skills in their areas of activity.
The program of social support for families of the shahids and veterans after a 44-day war was also discussed. It is noted that a program that already covers 119 thousand people will continue and expanded in the coming period. New projects will be launched aimed at social support for families of the shahids and other vulnerable groups.
A project was also discussed, aimed at flexible integration into the Society of graduates of state children’s institutions left without parental care.
The ministry noted that for 9 months of this year, 1 million 274 thousand 458 citizens were adopted and answers were given for 1 million 593 thousand 365 citizens’ appeals.