Azerbaijan and ADB
In the Spotlight
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ADB President Expresses Confidence in Future of CAREC Institute
ADB President Takehiko Nakao participated in the inaugural ceremony of the CAREC Institute, together with more than 100 participants from CAREC member countries and development partner organizations.
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In Azerbaijan, Road Upgrades Bring New Opportunity
A smooth transport connection from Baku to the Georgian border means faster, safer, and more efficient travel, and improved lives in communities along the way.
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Economics of Climate Change Mitigation in Central and West Asia
This report provides an assessment of the costs, benefits, and investment opportunities for GHG abatement in the energy and transport sectors of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
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Azerbaijan: A Cradle of Humanity Embraces Modernity
ADB operations in Azerbaijan are closely aligned with the government's priorities, including diversifying the economy beyond the oil sector. It is focused on promoting inclusive economic growth and regional cooperation efforts.
Azerbaijan’s gross national income per capita has increased approximately tenfold in a decade and a half. This robust growth has been largely driven by the extraction and processing of fossil fuels, along with high levels of public expenditure.
The ADB country partnership strategy, 2014–2018 for Azerbaijan aims to diversify the economy, foster new economic opportunities, promote inclusive growth, and reduce disparities between urban and rural areas.
Azerbaijan is a member of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program.
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Azerbaijan: Country Operations Business Plan (2018–2020)
The country operations business plan (COBP), 2018–2020 is consistent with the country partnership strategy, 2014–2018 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Azerbaijan that focuses on promoting inclusive growth by increasing economic opportunities and...
ADB President Expresses Confidence in Future of CAREC Institute
ADB President Takehiko Nakao today participated in the inaugural ceremony of the CAREC Institute, together with more than 100 participants from CAREC member countries and development partner organizations.Opening Remarks at the 10th Astana Economic Forum – Wencai Zhang
Remarks by ADB Vice President Wencai Zhang at the Central Asian Economies’ Shared Prosperity: CAREC 2030 Strategy Session of the 10th Astana Economic Forum on 15 June 2017 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Projects in the Azerbaijan
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9.76
Population in Azerbaijan, in millions (2016)
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4.9%
Population living below the national poverty line in Azerbaijan (2015)
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1.2%
Average annual population growth rate in Azerbaijan (2011-2016)
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25
Maternal Mortality Ratio in Azerbaijan, per 100,000 live births (2015)
