Azerbaijan COVID-19 COVID-19 pandemic BLOG Spearheading the use of blockchain technology to tackle plastic pollution in Azerbaijan NEWS UNDP Resident Representative in Azerbaijan visits Ganja, Barda and Tartar NEWS UNDP Resident Representative Alessandro Fracassetti Completes his Term in Azerbaijan NEWS EU, UNDP support Azerbaijan’s Vocational Educations Centers’ presence in “BAKU BUILD 2021” exhibition NEWS EU and UNDP support raising awareness of CSOs on climate change and its impacts on Azerbaijan STORIES Baku's Inclusive Art School 'gives a new stimulus and motivation in life' UNDP Today UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in nearly 170 countries and territories, we offer global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations. In Azerbaijan, UNDP has been working as a trusted partner of the Government and the people for more than 26 years. As part of the UN Country Team, UNDP aims to advance inclusive, sustainable and human-centred development for all people in Azerbaijan. Take a look at our new release to learn what UNP is all about and what we do in Azerbaijan. Putting gender equality at the heart of the business sector in Azerbaijan This publication aims to increase the private sector’s understanding of the gender dimension and strengthen its capacity to implement women’s empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. It presents a snapshot of the situation for women globally and in Azerbaijan. The brochure presents basic information on the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), explains the role of the private sector in advancing gender equality and provides guidance on joining and implementing the WEPs. It also contains examples of best practices to inspire companies to become WEPs signatories and actively participate in the WEPs global movement. Human Development Report Broken societies put people and planet on collision course, says UNDP. An experimental global index offers a new measurement of human progress that illustrates the challenge of tackling poverty and inequality while easing planetary pressure. Take action Join us Connect Shop About Azerbaijan LEARN MORE 5.4% Unemployment rate 16% Women in Azerbaijani Parliament 12% Land area covered by forest 73.6 Life expectancy at birth Our focus Sustainable and inclusive growth and decent work Democratic governance and peacebuilding Energy, environment, climate change and resilience Explore Projects Stories Publications News centre Blog More About us Contact us Jobs Procurement © 2021 United Nations Development Programme Report fraud, abuse, misconduct Submit social or environmental complaint Scam alert Terms of use