BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 19. Azerbaijan attaches
special importance to the development of education, human capital,
and creative infrastructure, Saadat Yusifova, Deputy Minister of
Culture of Azerbaijan, said during a panel session on "UNESCO
Creative Cities and Sustainable Urban Development" held within the
framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in
Baku, Trend
reports.


She highlighted the ongoing advancement of incubation programs
and educational initiatives within the country.


"Incubation programs in gaming and cultural technologies,
scholarship and certification programs, as well as grant support
for NGOs, contribute to forming a new generation of creative
professionals," she said.


Yusifova also noted the expansion of the country's institutional
framework.


"The Center for Development of Culture and Creative Industries
operating in Baku provides professional opportunities for creators,
and we plan to expand this model to the regions," she
emphasized.







The third day of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum
(WUF13) is underway in Baku.


On the first day, a ministerial meeting dedicated to the New
Urban Agenda, a roundtable of ministers, assemblies of women and
civil society, business sessions, and discussions on urban
well-being were held. A ceremony for raising the flags of the
United Nations and Azerbaijan also took place within the framework
of the forum.


The second day of the forum drew attention with the first-ever
Leaders Summit. High-level discussions on the global housing
crisis, urbanization policy, and urban resilience were held that
day. At the same time, the Mexico City pavilion was inaugurated
within the framework of WUF13. The pavilion was presented as an
important platform for expanding cooperation with the Latin
American region and preparing for WUF14.


WUF13, which has attracted more than 40,000 registered
participants from 182 countries, will continue until May 22. Held
under the theme “Housing the world: Safe and resilient cities and
communities,” the forum brings together governments, international
organizations, experts, and representatives of civil society to
strengthen global cooperation in the field of sustainable urban
development.