AHK Azerbaijan and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population discussed cooperation opportunities in labour and employment spheres
On 12 July 2018, the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a meeting with the representatives of the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan). The meeting was held between Mr. Sahil Babayev, Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population, Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan, Mr. Farid Isayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of AHK Azerbaijan, and Mrs. Nigar Bayramli, Head of Market Analysis and Communication at AHK Azerbaijan. The sides discussed cooperation opportunities in labour and employment spheres during the meeting.
Mr. Tobias Baumann, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan expressed the readiness of the Chamber in cooperation with the Ministry in ongoing reforms implemented in labour and employment sectors. He underlined the capacity of the Chamber to ensure implementation of the joint work in all possible cooperation directions. Mr. Baumann underlined the growing network of the Chamber with over 130 member companies and provided information about the new projects implemented by AHK Azerbaijan, such as face-to-face meetings with Ministries and state bodies, Working Group meetings, AHK-Impuls and Business Forums.
Mr. Farid Isayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board of AHK Azerbaijan delivered information about the activities of the Chamber, in particular the HR and Vocational Education Working Groups of the AHK Azerbaijan to be established in upcoming months and expressed the willingness of the Chamber to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in the forthcoming activities of the Working Groups.
The Minister of Labour and Social Protection of Population, Mr. Sahil Babayev delivered information about the measures taken and ongoing reforms implemented in labour market regulation, implementation and expansion of active labour market programmes, improvement of the quality of employment services and prevention of informal employment. Touching upon the significance of joint work with business structures in the establishment of effective operation mechanisms related to these spheres, the Minister highlighted the great importance attached to cooperation with the AHK Azerbaijan in labour and employment spheres. It was emphasized that the cooperation with the Chamber is particularly useful in increasing the participation rate of employees in social and unemployment insurance systems, prevention of illegal employment as well as preparation and implementation of active labour market programmes within the framework of corporate social responsibility principle.
Stating the valuable contribution of the Azerbaijan in the work carried out in this sphere, Mr. Babayev pointed out that the placement of vacancies by the German companies in the country and mentioning the working force requirements in the employment portal, which is envisaged to be established within the framework of the reforms being implemented to improve the quality of employment services, can provide support for these works. In addition, the Chamber can provide support by being involved in expanding vocational training infrastructure for vulnerable segments of population and strengthening the potential of industry-related dual vocational education and training. The Minister also expressed his confidence in expanding communication with AHK Azerbaijan, particularly with regard to conveying information on the reforms being implemented in labour and employment spheres.
Contact person: Mrs. Gunay Mirzayeva
E-mail: gunay.mirzayeva@ahk-baku.de
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