Baku: Azerbaijan is set to embark on a systematic skills transformation journey through the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Skills Accelerator initiative, as announced by Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director and member of the Managing Board of the WEF. This initiative is part of Azerbaijan’s strategy to transition towards a diversified, knowledge-driven economy by placing human capital at its core.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Azerbaijan Skills Accelerator is being spearheaded by the Ministries of Economy and Education and coordinated by 4SIM Az?rbaycan / C4IR Azerbaijan. The program aims to synchronize education and workforce systems with the digital and green capabilities necessary for the country’s upcoming economic transformation.
In addition to Azerbaijan, Nigeria has also joined the WEF’s New Economy Accelerators program to support long-term, systemic skills transformation. Nigeria’s Talent Accelerator, led by the Ministries of Industry, Trade and Investment and Education, aims to address critical skills gaps and strengthen talent pipelines in high-growth, technology-enabled, and service sectors.
Zahidi emphasized that investing in people today is crucial for building the foundations for shared growth, resilience, and competitiveness in the future. Both Azerbaijan and Nigeria are now part of a growing community of national partners committed to transforming their workforce to meet the challenges of the future.