BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23. Baku hosting
another major international platform once again is a clear
indication of Azerbaijan’s growing global influence and its
recognition as a reliable partner. Holding such a prestigious event
as the 13th session of the United Nations World Urban Forum (WUF13)
in the capital creates new opportunities not only politically and
economically, but also in social and institutional spheres. Along
with increasing the country’s investment attractiveness, such
events also help form additional platforms for international
cooperation across various fields.
Organizing events of this scale naturally requires certain
adjustments to the daily rhythm of city life. In particular, in a
broad sector like the education system, it becomes essential to
make flexible and prompt decisions. From this perspective,
temporary adaptive approaches applied in education both ensure
continuity of processes and create conditions for successfully
fulfilling the organizational responsibilities undertaken by the
country.
The relevant order signed by Minister of Science and Education
Emin Amrullayev is of particular importance in this context.
According to the document, certain changes are envisaged in the
operating schedule of educational institutions in Baku during the
forum dates of May 17–22. Although these changes do not apply to
preschool and boarding-type general education institutions,
alternative methods of organizing the educational process are
planned at other levels of education.
In line with the decision, preparatory groups and primary school
classes in general education institutions will be given a short
break from lessons. Specifically, the holidays initially scheduled
for May 1–5 have been moved to May 18–22. This step serves both to
ensure the safety of students and to reduce the load on the city’s
infrastructure.
At the same time, except certain administrative areas of the
capital, it has been decided to organize distant classes for grades
5–11 in general education institutions located in other districts.
The Pirallahi, Garadagh, Surakhani, Sabunchu, and Nizami districts
are excluded from these changes. Additionally, vocational,
secondary specialized, and higher education institutions in Baku
will also temporarily continue education remotely.
This approach fully aligns with the principle of continuity in
education. The implementation of online teaching mechanisms to
ensure that students don’t fall behind the curriculum is already a
tested and proven effective model. The experience gained during the
pandemic showed that organizing education through digital platforms
is both possible and efficient. In this regard, the current
decisions once again demonstrate the system’s flexibility and its
ability to adapt to crises.
In the modern world, digital education tools are no longer an
alternative option, but are considered a complementary element of
traditional teaching. The temporary transition to distant education
not only responds to current needs but also positively impacts the
development of students’ technological skills. This, in turn, is
one of the factors contributing to the quality of human capital in
the long term.
It’s important to note that the decisions taken aren’t permanent
and cover only a specific period of time. No negative impact on the
overall implementation of educational programs is anticipated. On
the contrary, these planned changes further strengthen the
resilience of the education system.
Similar practices are widely applied in various countries around
the world. Temporary changes in the education sector to regulate
city life during major international events have already become an
established practice. In this regard, Azerbaijan is taking steps in
line with global approaches, ensuring a balanced combination of
organizational efficiency and social responsibility.
Ultimately, hosting a prestigious event like WUF13 in Baku
further strengthens the country’s position in the international
arena. At the same time, the decisions made within this process
once again confirm that Azerbaijan possesses a modern, flexible,
and resilient governance model. The measures implemented in the
education sector demonstrate that the country has chosen the right
strategy both in responding adequately to global challenges and in
protecting the interests of its citizens.
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