On February 27, in the main building of ANAS, Institute of Economics has organized an event on "Quality of life in Azerbaijan - 2018: rating of economic regions, republican subordinate cities and administrative regions of the republic"
Opening the event, first vice-president of ANAS academician Isa Habibbayli spoke about the development of science in our country, the research done in the institutes of the Academy and priority projects. He said that most of the studies conducted in various fields contribute to improving the quality of life in the country and the economic development of the regions.
According to the scientist, the management of ANAS set tasks before the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences to underpin reforms carried out in accordance with the relevant instructions of President Iham Aliyev. Residents have been identified based on applications from entrepreneurs operating both nationally and abroad, following the Presidential Decree of November 8, 2016, "Establishing the High Technology Park of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences" for the development of the Academy of Sciences.
Vice-president of ANAS added a special article on opening of ample opportunities for entrepreneurship to the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the support of science in "Strategic Roadmaps for Key Sectors of the National Economy" aimed at socio-economic development in Azerbaijan. Our scientists have great responsibilities in this regard, he added.
He noted that the scientists of ANAS produced fertilizers that do not contain chemicals on the basis of local raw materials, made better and more efficient light bulbs, created electronic circuit boards, purchased Naftalan oil and purchased ecologically clean products used in transportation.
Institute of Economics of ANAS carries out joint projects with representatives of the banking sector to regulate the banking and financial market of the country. In addition, ANAS holds joint fulfillments with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population for more effective organization of social protection of the populationç acadş I. Habibbayli noted.
Finally, Isa Habibbayli brought to mind that the results of the study were published in book form.
Later, PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Parviz Hasanov delivered a lecture on "Quality of life in Azerbaijan - 2018: rating of economic regions, republican subordinate cities and administrative regions." The lecture presents the results of a comprehensive study carried out at the Institute of Economics of ANAS in order to compare the quality of life in economic regions, subordinate cities and administrative regions of Azerbaijan.
It was noted that the assessments were based on the Quality of Life Index (HKI) prepared by the Institute's experts. The study covers eight economic regions of the country, 61 republican subordinate cities and administrative regions.
According to Parviz Hasanov, the quality of life of economic regions of Azerbaijan, cities of republican subordination and administrative cities are grouped into 7 sub-indexes and compiled on the basis of 36 indicators. These sub-indexes include material welfare, health, education, security, family strength, ecology, and leisure time.
According to the analyst, the region with the highest quality of life in Azerbaijan is Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Nakhchivan by most sub-indices is ranked first in the city and region rankings. The other six regions of the Autonomous Republic (Ordubad, Sadarak, Babek, Sharur, Shahbuz and Kangarli) are in 2-7th places. The sub-indexes of Sadarak region, which is in the third place, are relatively low.
“As for the economic regions of the country, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic also ranks first in their quality of life. Lankaran region shares 1-2 places with the economic district of Daglig Shirvan according to the Family Strength Index.” - Hasanov said.
This type of inter-regional comparative research is of great practical importance not only in assisting to solve important scientific issues. The scientist said that their results would be useful in making decisions on the socio-economic development of the regions, in the development of socio-economic programs, and in the provision of additional government funds to the regions.
The event brought together the Executive Director of the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communications, Doctor of Economic Sciences Vusal Gasimli, Chairman of the Chamber of Auditors of the Republic of Azerbaijan Professor Vahid Novruzov, Rector of Baku Business University Professor Ibad Abbasov, MP Ali Masimli, director of the Institute of Economics, Professor Nazim Imanov and others.
