The legal basis of the comprehensive relations between Azerbaijan and the EU is the "Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and its member states, on the one hand, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, on the other hand," signed in Luxembourg on April 22, 1996 and entered into force on June 22, 1999. This Agreement covers all possible, especially political and economic areas of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union. The agreement provides frameworks for all forms of cooperation between Azerbaijan and the European Union that do not include the military sphere. TAS was signed for a period of 10 years and since the implementation period of the Agreement ended in 2009, its implementation is extended every year for a period of 1 year.
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Projects implemented within the framework of EU aid instruments
Project title
Purpose
İmplementation period
İmplementing organization
Development of sustainable and inclusive local agriculture and food systems in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan
Strengthening the business environment for inclusive and efficient agriculture and food systems supported by community-based agricultural advisory services in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan.
2019-2022 years
FAO
European Union support program for Lankaran region of Azerbaijan
To support the efforts made in the field of diversifying the economy and at the same time continuing the balanced and inclusive development of the regions that are provided from an economic point of view, at the same time to sustainably strengthen the competitiveness of the fruit and vegetable sector of the Lankaran economic region and increase the added value, including entrepreneurship in the fruit and vegetable sector of Lankaran and improving investment conditions
2021-2024 years
EU
Support for the Development of Rural Business Information System (RBIS).
Increasing the competitiveness of agriculture and rural areas, improving the living standards of the rural population, eliminating regional differences, promoting sustainable and inclusive development
2020-2022 years
FAO
Strengthening agricultural advisory services
To better respond to current and future challenges in the agriculture sector and ultimately improve the living standards of the rural population, support sustainable agricultural advisory services, support the implementation of Government efforts within the framework of strategy and effective cooperation
2019-2022 years
FAO
Strengthening the potential of the Ministry of Agriculture in the direction of increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of state support to agriculture
Programming, preparation and implementation of current investment/site-based subsidies to the Ministry of Agriculture in line with WTO rural assistance measures, in line with EU best practices focusing on investment measures, as well as field-related support and technical assistance to the agri-food sector assist in directing implementation activities (including management and control).
2019-2022 years
EU
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was established in 1945. Headquartered in Rome, Italy. Its leader is Gu Dongyu since June 23, 2019. FAO is a specialized agency of the UN to carry out individual and collective activities to improve the supply of agricultural products to the population, and also to coordinate the work of intergovernmental organizations on agricultural development issues. FAO operates in 191 countries and has representation in more than 130 countries. The head of FAO's partnership and coordination office in Azerbaijan is Melek Cakmak. Azerbaijan has been a member of FAO since October 20, 1995. The project coordination office of FAO has been operating in Azerbaijan since 2007. The powers of the coordination office have been exercised by the partnership and coordination office in Azerbaijan since the fall of 2015. During its membership in the FAO organization, the Government of Azerbaijan received support from the FAO for the implementation of various development and emergency preparedness projects in order to increase productivity in agriculture, as well as for the implementation and acceleration of agricultural reforms and positive solutions to many challenges related to food security in the country.
Projects implemented by FAO in Azerbaijan:
FAO Azerbaijan Partnership Program Projects (FATP)
Project title
Purpose
İmplementation period
İmplementing organization
Sustainable development and implementation of sheep production and food value chain in Azerbaijan
Sustainable development of sheep breeding production in Azerbaijan and creation of appropriate food value chain
2018-2022 years
FAO
Development of cattle breeding in Azerbaijan through the creation of effective breeding and feeding systems of cattle breeding animals
Development of cattle breeding in Azerbaijan through the creation of effective breeding and feeding systems of cattle breeding animals
2018-2022 years
FAO
Creation of a national system for the production of healthy seed potatoes in Azerbaijan
Development of an efficient and sustainable seed-propagation system using modern tissue culture capabilities to restore food and commercial potato production
2018-2022 years
FAO
A project to increase agricultural employment
(ACT)
To support the creation of new jobs among talented young people living in rural areas by identifying and supporting income-generating activities in the agricultural sector
2019-2022 years
FAO
Advocacy activities and project preparation for the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Program
Developing individual projects to be financed on the basis of FATP, as well as strengthening FAO and FATP promotion through raising awareness of FAO and FATP projects at the national level
2018-2022 years
FAO
Improving food security and rural livelihoods through women's economic empowerment
To increase the opportunities of women to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas and to create equal conditions for them, achieving significant results in the direction of increasing food security and rural employment through the elimination of socio-economic barriers that limit rural women's access to financial and other resources
2020-2022 years
FAO
Acceleration of Efficiency and Sustainability in Hazelnut Farming in Azerbaijan (HAZER)
Improving hazelnut cultivation systems leading to improved production, incomes, social equity and environmental protection, and strengthening the capacity of farmers and agricultural extension specialists in terms of quality and safety requirements.
2020-2023 years
FAO
Creation of a national system for the production of healthy seed potatoes in Azerbaijan
Development of an efficient and sustainable seed-propagation system using modern tissue culture capabilities to restore food and commercial potato production
2018-2022 years
FAO
A project to increase agricultural employment
(ACT)
To support the creation of new jobs among talented young people living in rural areas by identifying and supporting income-generating activities in the agricultural sector
2019-2022 years
FAO
Advocacy activities and project preparation for the FAO-Azerbaijan Partnership Program
Developing individual projects to be financed on the basis of FATP, as well as strengthening FAO and FATP promotion through raising awareness of FAO and FATP projects at the national level
2018-2022 years
FAO
Improving food security and rural livelihoods through women's economic empowerment
To increase the opportunities of women to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas and to create equal conditions for them, achieving significant results in the direction of increasing food security and rural employment through the elimination of socio-economic barriers that limit rural women's access to financial and other resources
2020-2022 years
FAO
Acceleration of Efficiency and Sustainability in Hazelnut Farming in Azerbaijan (HAZER)
Improving hazelnut cultivation systems leading to improved production, incomes, social equity and environmental protection, and strengthening the capacity of farmers and agricultural extension specialists in terms of quality and safety requirements.
2020-2023 years
FAO
2019-2022 years
FAO
FAO Turkey Partnership Program Projects (FTTP)
Strengthening regional cooperation and national capacities for management of wheat rust diseases and selection for disease resistance in Central Asia and the Caucasus
Improving food supply and livelihood of economic subjects and rural population in Central Asia and the Caucasus
2020-2024 years
FAO
Reducing food waste and waste in the countries of the Subregional Office for Central Asia
Quantitative and qualitative reductions in levels of food waste and waste in program areas resulting in reduced national contribution to climate change and reduced pressure on national food systems for production growth required by population and income growth, urbanization and changing consumption preferences and patterns
2019-2022 years
FAO
Korea International Cooperation Agency
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Global Environment Facility
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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
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Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency
United Nations Development Programme
Homepage United Nations Development Programme
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) was established in 1965 on the basis of the merger of the United Nations Development Program on Technical Assistance and the United Nations Special Fund. It is a UN agency. Currently, the main activities of UNDP in our country include sustainable economic development and decent employment, human capital strengthening, environmental management, as well as resilience against natural disasters and emergency situations. Currently, 27 projects are being implemented by the organization in the mentioned areas.
Official website: http://www.undp.org/
Projects implemented by UNDP in Azerbaijan:
Project title
Purpose
İmplementation period
İmplementing organization
Conservation and sustainable use of globally important agro-biodiversity
To develop the protection of wild ancestors of plants and local traditional varieties in their natural habitats, to provide appropriate genetic resources for cultivation, to expand their protection in plant genebanks, and to increase the production and use of local varieties in small farms and commercially oriented farms
2017-2022 years
UNDP
United States Agency for International Development
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