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1. INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM “ Contemporary Tendencies in Transference of Centers of Science & Technology Activity on the European Area and Cross-Country Mobility of Scientists and Specialists ” (Ukraine, Kiev, October 19-23, 2011) Dr. Aminaga Sadigov Head of Scientific Organization Department of ANAS Chairman of Public Association of Intellectual Property and Innovation [email_address] +994 12 492 66 70, +994 50 679 04 18 Main Policy Challenges in the National Innovation System of Azerbaijan

15. Постановлением Кабинета Министров от 1 июля 2010 года утверждены порядок создания докторантуры и правила приема в докторантуру. Решением Кабинета Министров от 7 марта 2011 года утвержден план приема в докторантуру: по программе доктора философии - 174 места по программе доктора наук - 56 мест для диссертантуры - 337 мест

18. Число научных работников 30 тысяч Число организаций, где проводятся научные исследования - 146 В том числе Высших учебных заведений ….. 38 Научных учреждений ….. 80 Государственный сектор ….. 92 Частный сектор ….. 15

24. Organisational Chart tracing evolution lines of the national Innovation Governance System Civil Society organizations (NGOs, Associations, Unions) Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences Branch/ Ministerial, Enterprise research institutions Universities Legislative Bodies President Executive Power Milli Majlis (Parl i ament) Standing Commission on İssues of Science and Education Standing Commission on Economic Policy Standing Commission on Agricultural Policy Security Council Service of the State Councilor for economic policy issues Department for economic policy issues Information Resources and Technologies Department Department of humanitarian policy issues Department of political analysis and information provision Ministry of Economic Development Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies Ministry of Transport Ministry of Industry and Energy Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry of Health Ministry of Education State Statistics Commitee State Committee on Standartisation Metrology, and Patent State Agency on Copyright Azerbaijan Export & Investment Promotion Foundation Azerbaijan Investment Company

25. Selected key organisations within the National Innovation System Type of organisation Name of organisation (in English) Website (where available) Government and legislative bodies Parliament (Milli Majlis) http:// www.meclis.gov.az Government (The Cabinet of Ministers) http://www.cabmin.gov.az President of Azerbaijan http://www.president.gov.az Ministry of Economic Development http://www.economy.gov.az Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences http://www.science.az Ministry of Education http://www.edu.gov.az Azeri Investment Company http://www. aic.az State Committee on Standardization, Metrologyand Patents http://www.azstand.gov.az AZPROMO http://www. azpromo.az

26. Selected key organisations within the National Innovation System Private sector organisations and entrepreneurship promotion Entrepreneurs Association of Azerbaijan http://www.ask.org.az Azerbaijan Marketing Society http://www.marketing.az Knowledge institutes (R&D and education bodies) Institutes of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences of http://www.science .az Baku State University http:// www.bsu.az Azerbaijan Oil Academy http:/ www.adna.baku.az Azerbaijan State Economic University http:// www.aseu.ab.az Azerbaijan Technical University http:// www.aztu.org Azerbaijan State Medical University http:// www.azmeduni.com

27. Selected key organisations within the National Innovation System Industrial research centres and innovation intermediaries "Neftmash" Special Constructor Bureau “ Sukanal” Scientific Investigation and Design Generated Enterprise "Neftgazavtomat" Scientific Production Association “ Navigation Systems” Scientific Production Enterprise Automatic Lines and Non-Standard Equipments Scientific Production Enterprise "Sanayejihaz" Scientific Production Enterprise "Iglim" Scientific Production Enterprise Financial system Ministry of Finances http://www. finance.gov.az National Bank of Azerbaijan http://www.nba.az

38. Innovation Policy Measures IPM N° Title Innovation policyframework category Organisation responsible AZ_01 State Programme on development of agricultural sector in Azerbaijan Republic (2002-2006) Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Economic Development Ministry of Agriculture AZ_02 State Programme on Development of Small and Medium Entrepreneurship in the Azerbaijan Republic ( 2002-2005 ) Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development AZ_03 State Programme of Mechanical Engineering Complex Development in the Azerbaijan Republic (2002 - 2005) Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development

39. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_04 Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic “ About Status of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences” 2003 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences AZ_05 State Programme on Poverty Reduction and Economic Development ( 2003-2005) Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development AZ_06 National Programme on ecologically sustainable socio-economical development in the Azerbaijan Republic 2003 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

40. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_07 NICTS 2003 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies AZ_08 State Programe on Socio-Economical Development of Regions of the Azerbaijan Republic (2004 - 2008) Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Economic Development AZ_09 Creation of the Republican Council on organization and coordination of Scientific Research 2004 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

41. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_10 E-Azerbaijan 2005 Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies AZ_11 RIZ creation in ICT 2005 Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies AZ_12 ICT in schools 2005 Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Education

42. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_13 State Programme on using alternative and renewable energy sources in the Azerbaijan Republic 2005-2013 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Industry and Energy AZ_14 Longterm strategy for management of oil and gas income in Azerbaijan Republic 2005-2025 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems President of Azerbaijan Republic State Oil Fund AZ_15 State Programme on development of fuel and energy complex of the Azerbaijan Republic (2005-2015) . Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Cabinet of Ministers Ministry of Industry and Energy

43. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_16 Azerbaijan Youth State Program (2005-2009) Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Youth Affaires and Tourism AZ_17 Establishment "Azerbaijan Investment Company" JSC 2006 Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development AZ_18 Study abroad Programme 2007 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Ministry of Education State Commission of Students Admission

44. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_19 State Programme on Implemetation of Employment Strategy of the Azerbaijan Republic (2007-2010) Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population AZ_20 Concept of national security of the Azerbaijan Republic 2007 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Cabinet of Ministers

45. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_21 Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic ''On creation of Free Economical Area in the Azerbaijan Republic' Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development AZ_22 The Presidential order to create a governmental commission for carrying out reforms in Azeri RTD, elaborating National RTD Strategy for 2009-2015 and designing an appropriate programme for its realization. on April 10, 2008 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Cabinet of Ministers

46. Innovation Policy Measures AZ_22 Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic ''On creation of Free Economical Area in the Azerbaijan Republic' Action to improve the functioning of institutions (legal acts, regulations) which affect innovation processes and performance Ministry of Economic Development AZ_24 The Presidential order to create a governmental commission for carrying out reforms in Azeri RTD, elaborating National RTD Strategy for 2009-2015 and designing an appropriate programme for its realization. on April 10, 2008 Measures taken to improve, disseminate or develop knowledge about specific aspects of national innovation systems Cabinet of Ministers

47. Main innovation challenges Description of challenge 1. Elaboration of the state RTD and Innovation strategy 2. Renewal of the knowledge basis, including improvement of research quality and capacity for innovation 3. Increase the competitiveness of traditional industries by introduction of new technologies 4. Promoting the creation of new high technology firms

52. Summary of good practice cases in Azerbaijan Year Title of good practice case 2003 National ICT Development Strategy for 2003-2012 (AZ_07). 2004 State Programme for Equipping Secondary Schools with ICT Systems (AZ_12) 2005 State Programme of ICT Development in Azerbaijan for 2005-2008 (Electronic Azerbaijan) (AZ_10) 2006 Establishment "Azerbaijan Investment Company" JSC (AIC) (AZ_17).

54. 1. Absheron economic region (Absheron, Khizi rayons, Sumgait city of republican importance); 2. Ganja-Gazakh economic region (Aghstafa, Dashkesen, Gedebey, Goranboy, Khanlar, Gazakh, Samukh, Shamkir, Tovuz rayons, Ganja and Naftalan cities of republican importance); 3. Sheki-Zagatala economic region (Balaken, Gakh, Gabala, Oghuz, Sheki, Zagatala rayons); 4. Lankaran economic region (Astara, Jalilabad, Lerik, Masalli, Yardimli, Lankaran rayons); 5. Guba-Khachmaz economic region (Devechi, Khachmaz, Guba, Gusar, Siyazan rayons); 6. Aran economic region (Aghjabedi, Beylagan, Barda, Bilasuvar, Hajigabul, İmishli, Neftchala, Saatli, Sabirabad, Salyan, Ujar, Zardab, Aghdash, Kurdemir, Goychay rayons, Ali-Bayramly, Mingechevir, Yevlakh cities of republican importance); 7. Upper Karabakh economic region (Aghdam, Terter, Khocavend, Khojali, Shusha, Jabrayil, Fuzuli, rayons, Khankendi town); 8. Kelbejer-Lachin economic region (Kelbejer, Lachin, Zangelan, Gubadli rayons); 9. Mountainous Shirvan economic region (Aghsu, İsmayilli, Gobustan, Shamaxi rayons); 10. Nakhchivan economic region (Babek, Julfa, Ordubad, Sadarak, Shahbuz, Sharur rayons, Nakhchivan city of republican importance) Economic regions

55. Overview of innovation policy documents Main policy documents concerning innovation policy adopted/published since 2005 Title of document (in English) Date (of approval, publication, etc.) Organisation responsible (Ministry, etc.) Legal status (Law, Government Decision, strategy (white) paper, action plan, etc.) State Programme on development of fuel and energy complex of the Azerbaijan Republic (2005-2015). 14.02.2005 Cabinet of Ministers Ministry of Industry and Energy State Programme State Programme on Development of ICT in Azerbaijan Republic in 2005-2008 (Electronic Azerbaijan). 21.10.2005 Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies State Programme

56. Overview of innovation policy documents Main policy documents concerning innovation policy adopted/published since 2005 Creation of Regional Innovation Zone in Azerbaijan 2005 Ministry of Communication and Information Technologies Government Decision A Scholarship Programme for Azerbaijani Youth to Study Abroad. 2006 Ministry of Youth Affaires and Tourism State Programme Establishment "Azerbaijan Investment Company" JSC State Programme on Implemetation of Employment Strategy of the Azerbaijan Republic (2007- 2010) 2006 15.05.2007 Ministry of Economic Development Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of Population Government Decision State Programme

57. Overview of innovation policy documents Main policy documents concerning innovation policy adopted/published since 2005 Decree of the President of the Azerbaijan Republic ''On creation of Free Economical Area in the Azerbaijan Republic'' 07.03.2007 Ministry of Economic Development Presidential Decree Study abroad Programme 2007 2007 Ministry of Education State Commission of Students Admission State Programme The Presidential order to create a governmental commission for carrying out reforms in Azeri RTD, elaborating National RTD Strategy for 2009-2015 and designing an appropriate programme for its realization 10.04.2008 President of Azerbaijan Republic Presidential Decree

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