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The Association of Young Azerbaijani Professionals in Europe is a non- governmental, non-profit organization that organises projects in the field of youth and education in Europe. It involves 20 youngsters from Azerbaijan studied abroad who are in the list of alumnus of the organisation. AYAPE was established in 2013 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

History & Management
AYAPE was founded in Rotterdam by Ziya Aliyev, Ziya Gaziyev, Ahmet T. Paksu, Ramazan Samadov, 4 alumnus of prestigious European universities.

In the first phase of the internship program 4 Azerbaijani students who passed their experience with Members of the European Parliament in Brussels. In the second phase 16 interns have started in October in Brussels, Rotterdam and Vienna.

The management of the association is carried out by a board and a secretary general.

Aims & Impact
AYAPE contributes to the process of European integration of Azerbaijan by using the synergy of its network of young Azerbaijani professionals.

Activities
AYAPE has 2 projects:

Internship Project of Azerbaijani Youth (IPAY)
Following the national Human Capital Development (HCD) strategy. The organisation has launched in co-operation with AZEDER the Internship Project of Azerbaijani Youth (IPAY 2013). AYAPE creates internship opportunities outside the country for Azerbaijani students and young professionals in EU institutions, international NGOs and professional associations as well as in internationally active companies. This project is financed by "Partner International Association for Dialogue and Partnership".

NoName Networking Evenings (NoNE)
AYAPE initiates regular informal meetings of Azerbaijani professionals in different cities across Europe. It started with meetings in Rotterdam and Brussels - giving the possibility to share their knowledge and experience.