Supporting development of legal education resources in Azerbaijan

bp today announced its new project aimed at supporting the enhancement of the quality of legal education in Azerbaijan. The project focuses on the development and publication of six essential textbooks to enhance the teaching of jurisprudence in local universities.  It aims to foster academic excellence, promote legal literacy, and support the next generation of legal professionals in the country.

bp today publicly presented five of the books already completed with the plans to publish the remaining one book in September this year.

This project is part bp’s ongoing commitment to supporting education and capacity-building in Azerbaijan.

The books included in the project are: 

1. .“International Medical Law” – first of its kind in Azerbaijan, this textbook addresses the intersection of healthcare and human rights, reflecting Azerbaijan’s growing engagement in international medical cooperation. It covers a wide range of topics including medical ethics, legal regulation of healthcare services, and the role of international institutions.
2. . “Mediation Law: General Provisions” – first of its kind in Azerbaijan, this textbook introduces the legal framework of mediation, offering a detailed overview of its principles, structure, and regulatory aspects. It aims to fill existing gaps in legal education and support the development of a mediation culture in Azerbaijan.
3. . “Mediation Law” – first of its kind in Azerbaijan, this publication focuses on the scientific and doctrinal foundations of mediation law. This textbook provides a comprehensive analysis of mediation as a legal discipline and supports the academic and practical understanding of mediation.
4. . “International Public Law – General Part” (Revised 2nd Edition) - this updated edition of the first academic course on international public law offers a comprehensive doctrinal understanding of the field. It covers key concepts such as the subject and principles of international law, its sources, the subjects of international law, mechanisms for dispute resolution, and international legal responsibility. The revised edition includes significant additions and updates to reflect recent developments in international legal theory and practice.
5. . “International Public Law – Specific Part” (Revised 2nd Edition) – this textbook, provides a detailed analysis of the specific branches of international public law, including the law of international treaties, foreign relations, international organizations, humanitarian law, and international economic law. The revised edition incorporates new insights and theoretical advancements. It supports the development of a deeper understanding of the global legal order and Azerbaijan’s role within it.
6. . “Human Rights. Encyclopaedia” – first of its kind in Azerbaijan, this comprehensive teaching aid, which is yet to be published, includes over a thousand articles covering both theoretical and practical aspects of human rights. It explores the history, development, and classification of human rights, as well as international and national legal frameworks. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of human rights and promote a culture of respect and legal literacy in Azerbaijani society.

All textbooks are intended for a wide audience - students, educators, academics, legal professionals, human rights advocates, international affairs specialists, graduate and doctoral candidates, legal scholars and practitioners, as well as mediators and policymakers.

The total cost of the project is 230,038 AZN ($135,316), covering all stages from content development to publication and project administration.

The project is implemented by the public union “Modern International Law and Sustainable Development.”

Notes to editors

bp has been present in Azerbaijan for 33 years safely, efficiently and reliably operating major oil and gas exploration, development and transportation projects. To date, together with its co-venturers, bp has invested more than $87 billion into projects it operates in the country. In Azerbaijan, we are committed to supporting sustainability efforts focusing on the areas where we believe we can make the most difference.

bp’s extensive social investment activities and capacity-building efforts in the country have had a positive impact and brought tangible benefits to people, improving their lives and making a difference. 

The company’s and its co-venturers’ social investments cover such areas as building local capabilities, education, development of communities, local enterprises, the environment, sporting potential as well as research into and promotion of the country’s rich cultural heritage. Overall, since the start, bp itself and together with its co-venturers in the joint ventures that bp operates in Azerbaijan, has spent about $111 million on social investment projects in this country.

In Azerbaijan, bp directly employs around 2,398 Azerbaijani citizens who make over 90 per cent of the company’s professional staff.

For more information about bp and its co-venturers’ social investment projects please visit the bp Azerbaijan site at www.bp.com/azerbaijan.

Further information:

Tamam Bayatly at bp’s press office in Baku. 

Telephone: (+994 12) 525 58 95