Execution of the UN framework document "Assistance to development" (UNDAF), covering 2005-2009, has been discussed in the Ministry of Economic Development.
The discussions were attended by Minister Heydar Babayev and the UN resident coordinator in Azerbaijan Bruno Puezat.
It was noted during the arrangement that the execution of the State Program on Poverty Reduction and Economic Development, initiated in 2003, is nearing its completion.
This program is considered the first stage in the achievement of the millenium development goals, development for Azerbaijan by UN until 2015. At the same time, the draft program on poverty reduction and long-term development has also been prepared for Azerbaijan.
B.Puezat noted in turn that the next framework document will cover the years of 2010-2014. He recommended the UN structures, operating in Azeraijan, to specify their positions on the country for 2008-2010.
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