Research on SDG 1
Poverty eradication remains a central global challenge and a prerequisite for sustainable development. As outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda, SDG 1: No Poverty calls for ending poverty in all its forms everywhere, ensuring equal access to resources, opportunities, and social protection. Although significant progress has been achieved worldwide, poverty continues to hinder social inclusion, economic growth, and human capital development, particularly in regions facing structural inequalities, demographic shifts, and limited access to education and innovation.
For higher education institutions, including Baku State University (BSU), the relevance of SDG 1 extends beyond academic discourse; it involves contributing actively to research, teaching, community engagement, and policy development aimed at poverty reduction. Universities play a unique role as drivers of knowledge creation and dissemination, preparing graduates to address complex social challenges and shaping evidence-based solutions for inclusive development.
At BSU, the focus on SDG 1 aligns with its broader mission of fostering social responsibility, advancing human capital, and supporting Azerbaijan’s national development strategies. Through multidisciplinary research, partnerships with government and international organizations, and outreach initiatives targeting vulnerable communities, BSU contributes to identifying the root causes of poverty and exploring innovative solutions. Furthermore, as part of its academic programs and student projects, BSU seeks to equip future professionals with the competencies necessary to design and implement sustainable poverty reduction strategies, thereby reinforcing the university’s role in achieving SDG 1 both locally and globally.
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Authors: Teymurova V., Abdullayeva S., Dunyamaliyeva V., Bayramli Kh.
Focus: Utilisation of human capital in rural and urban Azerbaijan (2000–2024).
Methods: Demographic data analysis + expert interviews in HR management.
Findings:
Shortage of skilled labour (30% rural, 35% urban).
Ageing population (60+ will reach 15%).
Risks for innovation, growth, and social protection.
Recommendation: Stronger collaboration between government, business, and education to enhance human capital.
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Authors: Sánchez-Rodríguez, Górski M.R., Joshanloo M., Tønnessen M., +86 others
Focus: Link between economic inequality and well-being.
Methods: Cross-national analysis of perceived vs. objective inequality.
Findings:
Perceived inequality predicts well-being more than objective inequality.
Inequality widens the gap between current and ideal happiness, meaning, harmony, and spirituality.
National income moderates effects.
Recommendation: Apply culturally sensitive approaches in studying inequality.
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Authors: Babayev F., Goncharenko I., Mazur H., Abdullaev U., Chernyaha L.
Focus: Role of foreign investment in Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.
Methods: Economic and SWOT analysis.
Findings:
Positive impact on GDP, jobs, and technological progress.
Structural shift towards competitiveness and innovation.
Risks of over-dependence on foreign capital.
Recommendation: Improve investment climate for sustainable growth.
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Author: Aliyeva Z.
Focus: Best practices for preventing crimes against individuals in Azerbaijan.
Methods: Data analysis (World Bank, UNODC, WGI, etc.), clustering via DBSCAN and K-Means (50 countries).
Findings:
Albania, Jordan, Mongolia, Romania, Serbia share closest socio-economic crime determinants with Azerbaijan.
Recommendation: Use these countries’ experiences to design better crime prevention policies.
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Authors: Paulson K.R., Kamath A.M., Alam T., Bienhoff K., Abady G.G., +734 others
Focus: Child and neonatal mortality worldwide.
Methods: Longitudinal data analysis.
Findings:
Under-5 mortality fell from 9.65M → 5.05M.
Neonatal deaths improving slower.
1/3 of countries (esp. sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia) off track for SDG 3.2.
Recommendation: Invest in perinatal care, vaccination, health systems, equity.
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Authors: Nkedianye K., Ogutu J.O., Mohammed Y., Kifugo S., de Leeuw J. +2
Focus: Livestock-wealth inequality in Maasai households.
Methods: Field research across 4 sites.
Findings:
High livestock-wealth inequality, esp. Tarangire-Manyara.
Male-headed households own more livestock.
Cultivation extensive in some regions, but not directly linked to wealth inequality.
Climate change + land fragmentation threaten resilience.
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Author: Məmmədova N.
Focus: Article 9 of the Law on Social Allowances (timing of payments).
Findings:
Ambiguity leads to misinterpretation, inconsistent court rulings.
Veterans most affected.
Recommendation: Amend wording to ensure clarity and proper application.
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Authors: Rustamov R.B., Salahova S.E.
Focus: Role of space technology (remote sensing & GIS) in climate adaptation and sustainable development.
Findings:
Provides high-resolution data for monitoring environmental change.
Supports natural resource management in vulnerable rural areas.
Recommendation: Improve knowledge management, capacity-building, and data integration.
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Authors: Magno C.S., Silova I.
Focus: Gender equity in education reforms of post-socialist countries.
Findings:
Transition-era reforms overlooked gender equity.
“Gender-neutral” policies often worsened inequalities.
Textbooks, curricula, teacher attitudes, school tracking influence outcomes.
Recommendation: Integrate gender-sensitive teaching and leadership reforms.
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