The III International Forum on Poverty Reduction, titled “From Poverty to Prosperity,” was held in Uzbekistan.
The Forum commenced with an address by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, and continued with panel discussions.
Representatives and experts from the UN, World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and other reputable international organizations, as well as participants from various countries, attended the Forum.
At the panel session on “Global Cooperation and Partnership: The Role of International Organizations and Regional Collaboration in Accelerating Poverty Reduction,” Hidayət Abdullayev, Deputy Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan, delivered a speech.
He highlighted that, under the instructions of the Head of State, five major social reform packages have been implemented in recent years. He noted that the state policy in the field of social protection is carried out in close cooperation with international organizations such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and International Labour Organization.
The unique DOST model, a brand of Azerbaijan, was emphasized for its role in the social protection of vulnerable population groups. It was noted that 161 services at DOST centers are provided to citizens in a “single window” format, in a modern, flexible, and fully transparent manner.
It was reported that large-scale reforms have been implemented in the field of employment, a key area for improving citizens’ well-being, and that a new Employment Strategy for the period up to 2030 has opened new opportunities in this area.
As a result of these reforms, more than 803,000 unemployed and job-seeking individuals have been employed, 52,000 people have undergone vocational training, and under the Self-Employment Program, nearly 100,000 families have established small household enterprises.
Forum participants were also informed about significant progress achieved in Azerbaijan in the digitalization of services in the areas of labor, employment, and social protection.
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