Through an experimental service «ASAN peshe» 1700 thousand graduates of secondary schools of Baku and Ganja have applied for vocational training. According to the Ministry of Education, which is implementing the project in cooperation with the State Agency for Citizens' Service and Social Innovations under the Azerbaijani President, the reception of documents is carried out from August 11 to 26, inclusive, and the program involved 26 vocational schools in Baku - 3580 seats and 6 vocational schools of Ganja - 600 seats. Joint implementation of the program, according to the applicants, creates additional obstacles - they have to take help in schools where studying, in itself vocational and existing centers ASAN xidmet, although it would be easier to take a certificate in school and by registering it in the vocational school, pass there examination. Taking into account the fact that the said agency is open to innovation, the future owners of professions are hoping to eliminate the problem at least in the next year. --17D—
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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