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The World Bank in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s economy expanded at a moderate pace in 2018, aided by stable oil production and a modest pick-up in domestic demand. As natural gas exports rise, economic growth is forecast to accelerate over the medium-term.

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July 25, 17:00 AST

Global Econothon

Europe and Central Asia features in first 24-hour economics marathon. Watch the program on July 25 at 17:00 Baku time.

Opinion

Closing Gender Wage Gaps

Why do gender pay gaps persist, and why should we care.

Feature Story

Cleaner Lakes, Healthier Environment

International experts, environmentalists, and other development specialists are preparing a feasibility study of Lake Khojasan.

Azerbaijan At-A-Glance

Azerbaijan is in the process of redefining its government structure following a Constitutional amendment in September 2016 making it a fully presidential republic and instituting new vice president positions. These changes come at a time when Azerbaijan’s economy is facing critical challenges due to the fall in oil prices, high inflation, and the crisis in the financial sector.

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Projects in Azerbaijan

Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (US$ 400 mln)

TANAP will transport natural gas from a gas field in Azerbaijan to and across Turkey, and further to Europe, aiming to diversify Azerbaijan’s gas export markets and improve the security of the energy supply in Turkey and South Eastern Europe.

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Research

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Publication

South Caucasus in Motion

Economic Update

Financial Inclusion in Europe and Central Asia

Working Paper

Disaster Risks Profile - Azerbaijan

Working Paper

Enhancing financial capability and inclusion in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan in Figures

The Human Capital Index quantifies the contribution of health and education to the productivity of the next generation of workers. Countries can use it to assess how much income they are foregoing because of human capital gaps, and how much faster they can turn these losses into gains if they act now.

Azerbaijan Overview | In Azerbaijani | Data

Experts

Sebastian Molineus

World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus

Naveed Hassan Naqvi

Country Manager for Azerbaijan

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Country Office Contacts

Baku, Azerbaijan

90A Nizami Street, Landmark III, 5th Floor, Baku AZ1010, Azerbaijan

+994-12 492-19-41

azerbaijan@worldbank.org

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