World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
Azer Abasaliyev is an experienced professional with a focus on youth development and international cooperation. Currently serving as an Officer at the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since November 2020, Abasaliyev previously contributed as an Assistant Project Manager at UNDP Azerbaijan, where notable achievements included the coordination of Youth Ambassadors for Sustainable Development Goals and the advancement of the Model UN movement in Azerbaijan. Additional roles include Advisor at the Ministry of Youth and Sport, Coordinator at AISGOC, and various positions at UNDP Azerbaijan, encompassing project assistance and consultancy. With an educational background that includes a Master of Business Administration from Azerbaijan State University of Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Language Interpretation and Translation, Abasaliyev has actively participated in significant international forums and youth-centric initiatives.
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World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism. As the leading international organization in the field of tourism, UNWTO promotes tourism as a driver of economic growth, inclusive development and environmental sustainability and offers leadership and support to the sector in advancing knowledge and tourism policies worldwide. UNWTO encourages the implementation of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism, to maximize tourism’s socio-economic contribution while minimizing its possible negative impacts, and is committed to promoting tourism as an instrument in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), geared towards reducing poverty and fostering sustainable development. UNWTO generates market knowledge, promotes competitive and sustainable tourism policies and instruments, fosters tourism education and training, and works to make tourism an effective tool for development through technical assistance projects in over 100 countries around the world.