BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 8. The development of science requires an appropriate ecosystem, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf said in his speech at the Education Development Forum, Trend reports.
He noted that SOCAR is implementing an internship program in collaboration with five higher education institutions.
"Cooperation with universities focuses on workforce training. In 5 to 10 years, technologies in any field will be entirely different. We must master these technologies to compete with other countries. For science to thrive, a necessary ecosystem must exist. Additionally, there needs to be a platform for intellectual property development. Elevating the prestige of science is crucial. Young people interested in science should understand that engaging in scientific work and owning patents can also generate income. Human capital is essential for science," Najaf said.
To note, Azerbaijan’s Baku is hosting the Education Development Forum.
The forum is set to be a melting pot for fruitful discussions and a solid backbone for pushing the envelope in education. It also aims to build bridges and foster lasting relationships among the government, universities, and industry.
The forum rolls around each year, providing a golden opportunity to chew the fat about pressing matters tied to the current landscape of the nation's education system, its marriage to the economy, and the bright future of public-private partnerships.