Science in Azerbaijan needs funds

"If we consider general world practice, we see that huge funds are allocated to sciences. Private companies actively invest. The financial issue is reflected in the 'Science' law, i.e, the state allocates funds to science and encourages other organizations to make investments in this sphere," MP and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Science and Education Asif Hajiyev said in an interview with New Azerbaijan ruling party's official Web site on August 19.

He said that the law on 'Science' will be discussed during the autumn session of Parliament.

"There are some articles in the law which specialists from the Azerbaijani National Academy of Sciences and other institutions are working on.

There is a need to rework the law since Azerbaijan joined the Bologna education system. But on the other hand, the issue has become urgent in connection with the rate of scientific development and progress," Hajiyev said.

The MP said there is an important clause in the 'Science' law concerning grants and outlining the grant system and distribution," Hajiyev said.

/Trend News/