Presentation ceremony of "Azerbaijan State of the Future 2011"

25th November, 2011 there was a launch of the “Azerbaijan State of the Future Index 2011” and of the “State of the Future” 2011 at the Center for Strategic Studies under the President of Azerbaijan. Director of the Millennium Project Jerome Glenn spoke at the round table, attended by the core expert group that selected the AZ-SOFI variables and the Delphi Panel and representatives of Azerbaijan Future Studies Society, experts of the Center for Strategic Studies, Minister of Communication and Information Technologies and Azerbaijan National Academy of Science.

Mr. Glenn said a poll was held within the framework of thestudy in October of this year. 101 experts from 13 countries shared their views about 24 critical events which influenced the countries. Mr. Glenn provided extensive information about the results of the study, while stressing its importance.

Chairwoman of Azerbaijan Future Studies Society Reyhan Huseynova said that “Azerbaijan State of the Future Index” will contribute to the strategic planning process for the future of Azerbaijan.

Chief of the political analysis and forecasting sector of the Presidential Administration Farhad Mammadov said every country faces difficulties in forming its future, while stressing that existing problems and stereotypes hindered the formation of new views. “The processes in our country make it possible to say that Azerbaijan follows a positive direction inits development”, said F. Mammadov and added that the priority of the state isto consider the opinions of public and scientific research centers in ensuring the sustainable development of the state. Outlining Karabakh conflict as the main hindrance to Azerbaijan’s development, the chief of the sector added that the conflict settlement will be a strong stimulus to further development of the country.