CESD Chairman Selected for Steering Committee of EaP Civil Society Forum

Vugar Bayramov, the chairman of Center for Economic and Social Development, was selected for Steering Committee of EU Eastern Partnership (EaP) Civil Society Forum on November, 20, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Bayramov will also serve as the national coordinator for Azerbaijan in EaP Civil Society Forum. Vugar Bayramov mentioned that this position will help him to support initiatives related to European integration in Azerbaijan and will me create a greater access for Azeri civil society institutes to EU officials and policymakers in the respective areas. Dr. Bayramov mentioned that as national coordinator, he are planning to apply certain mechanisms to mobilize Azerbaijani civil society institutes toward European Integration.

 

The EaP endorsed by the European Council in March 2009 aims at development of a specific Eastern dimension of ENP. EaP emphasizes several priority areas and growing cooperation, including a border management program, the Southern corridor, integration of economies, improved mobility and contacts among people and businesses.