UNESCO cites shortage of primary teachers in Azerbaijan
There is an acute shortage of primary teachers in Azerbaijan and their number should be significantly increased, according to a UN agency.
UNESCO said in its report, "The global demand for primary teachers", that in order to reach the goals outlined by the United Nations, teaching staff should be increased in the country by 3 to 20 percent every year, but this objective is not being met.
According to UNESCO’s statistics body, there are currently about 44,000 primary teachers in Azerbaijan, but their number should be brought to 54,000 by 2015.
The report, released ahead of the World Teachers Day, also noted that at least 81 percent of Azerbaijani primary teachers are women.
UNESCO said that worldwide, there is a shortage of 2 million primary teachers, and the most aggravating situation is seen in some African countries. The shortage is also observed in some developed countries, including the United States, Spain and Ireland, it said.
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