The relevance of research in Entrepreneurship is undeniable, especially for the Republic of Moldova. Almost all enterprises are small and medium. In the previous two years, only one percent of enterprises were large. During making decisions, forecasts are needed at the micro level (enterprise) and the macro level (country). The subject of this study is the methods of forecasting the entrepreneurship development, including small and medium-sized enterprises. The purpose of the research is to develop a new forecasting model for the key indicators that reflect the entrepreneurship activities in the Republic of Moldova, and one of the tasks is to analyze the forecasting methods to identify the advantages and disadvantages of these methods. The EViews program was used in developing the model and calculating medium-term forecasts. According to the results, in the next three years 2024-2026, the percentage of growth in income from sales of small and medium-sized enterprises varies in the range of 6.7-7.9% annually, and financial results before tax — 6.8-8.0%. 

Global warming has led to a significant increase in the frequency and scale of natural emergencies in recent decades. According to experts, due to the continued growth of the Earth’s population and the growth of production aimed at ensuring life, our planet will warm up faster than scientists predicted 20-30 years ago. The purpose of the article is to assess the use of key technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data in organizing the work of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations to prevent emergencies caused by global climate change. Conclusions. The use of key technologies in forecasting adverse natural phenomena allows not only to increase the efficiency of the use of forces and means used to eliminate the consequences of adverse natural phenomena, but also to significantly reduce the number of potential victims and the extent of possible damage to the economy through preventive preparatory measures to counteract the disaster. In the face of a common global threat, unite the efforts and resources of countries to develop global security mechanisms adequate to the impending threats and challenges. 

The article considers the philosophy of the “One Belt — One Road” Project and the reasons for its occurrence, as well as the economic cooperation between Azerbaijan and China within the framework of the project. The National Development Strategy of Azerbaijan Restoration of the Great Silk Road is highly compatible with the concept of joint construction of “One Belt — One Road”.

Azerbaijan is one of China’s main cooperation partners in Eurasia. Prospects for the development of world trade are largely related to the implementation of the Chinese One Belt, One Road project, which will significantly change modern trans-Eurasian transport flows. Azerbaijan needs to use the opportunities that open up in this connection and its transit potential to increase its role in world trade and to accelerate its own economic growth. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Azerbaijan. At this new starting point in history, both countries have wide prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and investment, transport, infrastructure, agriculture, finance, digital economy, green energy and other areas. Over the 30 years of cooperation between China and Azerbaijan, the trade turnover of the parties has increased 500 times.

The purpose of the article is a comprehensive study of aspects of the development of the banking sector in Azerbaijan and the development on this basis of practical recommendations to improve the efficiency of the country’s banking system. The processes taking place in the banking system after Azerbaijan gained independence are considered. The quantitative and qualitative parameters of the development of banks, as well as the monetary policy carried out by the Central Bank of Azerbaijan are analyzed. The indicators characterizing the credit potential of banks and their role in the development of the country’s economy are given, ways and methods for further modernization of the country’s banking system are proposed, and important tasks that need to be solved by the monetary authority of Azerbaijan are outlined. This is the reduction of inflation, maintaining a stable exchange rate of the national currency, the development of the banking sector and ensuring financial stability. When working on the article, the author relied on the research of domestic and foreign authors on the development of the national banking sector.

The article presents the results of the analysis of statistical data on the functioning of the system of science cities, as well as the results of monitoring the performance of science cities, the study of financial tools for supporting science cities. Based on the results of the analysis, proposals were formulated to improve the measures of state support for science cities. 

Relevance. Intellectual activity is one of the main human activities, which is not related to the physical abilities of an individual, but directly to the mental ones, which are expressed in the creation of ideas in such areas as science, art, creativity, industrial development, know-how. The importance of this topic is due to the need to regulate intellectual property rights to the results of intellectual activity, because in the present rapidly developing world, all of the above areas are actively developing and there are problems with the legal protection of this type of human activity.

Goals. The purpose of the research is to consider ways to evaluate and legally protect the results of intellectual activity in Russian and international practice.

Methodology. The main research methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison and statistical data.

Conclusions. There are international standards for the protection of intellectual property rights, but in some countries the problem of regulation and control of intellectual property rights still remains urgent. There is a need for continuous improvement and development of legal mechanisms for the protection of intellectual property rights at the international level. It should be borne in mind that legal protection should not contradict public interests and should not become an obstacle to free access to knowledge and information.