BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. A framework
agreement on cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Economy
and the Spanish university IE.
This was reported by the Ministry of Economy.
The document on the establishment and development of the
Economic Observatory provides for joint research and the expansion
of dialogue on economic development issues.
A framework agreement on cooperation for the establishment and
development of the Economic Observatory was signed in Baku between
the Ministry of Economy and the Spanish university IE. The document
was signed by Deputy Minister of Economy Samad Bashirli and
Executive Director of the Spanish university IE, Santiago Íñiguez
de Onzoño.
The agreement provides for joint research and economic analysis
aimed at economic diversification, increasing productivity, and
strengthening competitiveness, as well as promoting dialogue
between the government, the business community, and academia.
As part of the Economic Observatory’s activities, plans include
studying economic development trends and factors influencing future
growth, as well as conducting economic monitoring and international
comparisons. The research program will be determined jointly,
taking into account Azerbaijan’s economic priorities and the
academic expertise of IE University.
IE University is a higher education institution based in Spain.
The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs,
as well as executive education programs for executives. Its
activities span the fields of education, research, innovation, and
international cooperation.