On June 20, 2025, the Chairperson of the “Innovative Progress and Ecology” Public Union for Support to Socio-Economic Development, Saida Musayeva, Deputy Chairperson Jamala Nakhchivani, and active members of the organization participated in the Entrepreneurs’ Forum held at the Heydar Aliyev Center in the Absheron region.

The forum was organized with the support of the Agency for State Support to Non-Governmental Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, in collaboration with the Absheron District Executive Authority and the “Public Union for Support to Socio-Economic and Agricultural Development.” The event, held under the theme “Green Energy in the Green Economy,” served as an important platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences on sustainable development, environmental responsibility, and a green future.

The event was attended by 70 large and 60 small and medium-sized entrepreneurs, youth, representatives of state institutions, and public organizations. Among the official participants of the forum were: Gulnar Rahimova, Deputy Head of the Absheron District Executive Authority for socio-economic and humanitarian affairs; Esmira Latifova, leading specialist of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Zaur Ibrahimov, Member of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for State Support to NGOs and the Board of the National NGO Forum; Khatira Ismayilova, Chairperson of the Public Council under the Absheron District Executive Authority and mother of a martyr; Zulfiya Nuriyeva, Chairperson of the “Public Union for Support to Socio-Economic and Agricultural Development.”

In addition, regional heads and representatives of relevant institutions such as the State Agrarian Development Centers (DAIM) and the Agricultural Credit and Development Agency (DMA) were also present.

As part of the forum, a handicrafts exhibition was held to promote the integration of participants into an inclusive society. The event was further enriched by performances from Parvana Huseynli, a painter and dancer with Down syndrome, as well as a children’s dance group. Prior to the start of the forum, participants visited the monument of National Leader Heydar Aliyev and honored the memory of the martyrs.

As part of the event, two main panel discussions were held:

Panel Discussion 1 Topic:
“Post-COP29 Transition of Entrepreneurs to a Green Economy: Government Support and the Creation of a Favorable Environment”
Moderator: Alimammad Nuriyev – Chairman of the Constitution Research Foundation
Speakers:

Esmira Latifova – Senior Advisor of the Department for Farmers, Associations, and Cooperatives at the Ministry of Agriculture

Zaur Ibrahimov – Member of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for State Support to NGOs and of the Management Board of the Public Council

Sakina Babayeva – Chairwoman of the Association for the Development of Women Entrepreneurship of Azerbaijan

Panel Discussion 2 Topic:
“Business and Green Energy: New Business Models, Investment, and Innovation”
Moderator: Professor Elshad Mammadov – Head of the Center for Innovative Economic Research, Doctor of Economic Sciences, Chairman of the Public Council under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population
Speakers:

Rena Gafarova – CEO of “KARVAN-L” LLC, Chairwoman of the “Africa-Azerbaijan Cooperation” International Organization

Aslan Azimzadeh – Economist, Member of the Chinese Economists Society, Member of the Public Council under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection

Lamiya Khalilova – Azerbaijan Coordinator of WILAT, Founder of THE Training Hub Azerbaijan LLC, AZTUGEM

As part of the forum, souvenirs featuring olive branches — a symbol of the Absheron region — as well as themed booklets and eco-friendly bags were presented to the participants. The “Innovative Progress and Ecology” Public Union for Support of Socio-Economic Development also played an active role in this significant event. The organization’s chairperson Saida Musayeva, deputy chairperson Jamala Nakhchivani, and active members of the union participated in the forum, attending presentations and speeches on the promotion of green energy sources, ecological innovations in agriculture, and opportunities for renewable energy. They also engaged in discussions and held productive meetings for future partnerships.

The union’s participation in this forum is regarded as a continuation of its core mission — protecting the environment, promoting the green economy, and raising public awareness. The forum also served as an important platform for generating new ideas and expanding opportunities for mutual cooperation.