Harnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution through Skills Development in High-Growth Industries in Central and West Asia - Azerbaijan

This report explains how Azerbaijan's fast-growing agro-processing, transportation, and storage industries can benefit from the adoption of digital technologies and outlines how to train the skilled workforce it needs for the new economy.



Part of a wider Central and West Asia report on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), this report explains how greater digitalization will affect jobs and how Azerbaijan's government, industry, and the education sector can work together to spur growth. To help Azerbaijan capitalize on 4IR's benefits, the report offers recommendations that include helping businesses adopt technology, incentivizing them to train employees, and creating programs targeted at women.