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2021 State Budget of Azerbaijan: Independent View

2021 State Budget of Azerbaijan: Independent View Restoring its territorial integrity, the Republic of Azerbaijan has entered a new era. The state authorities have to carry out restructure and infrastructure building tasks in the liberated territories to provide energy, utilities, transport infrastructure, and create conditions for life and business of citizens returning to their native […]

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The Center for Economic and Social Development is a leading independent economic think tank in Azerbaijan. It's mission is to promote research and analysis of socio-economic issues in order to positively influence the public policy decision-making process.

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CESD Chairman addresses structural changes and shadow economy

CESD Chairman addresses structural changes and shadow economy Dr. Vugar Bayramov, chairman of CESD gave an interview to the Vestnik Kavkaza. In his interview, CESD chairman touched last structural changes, shadow economy, Azerbaijan’s accession to the WTO, problems in the banking sector and other economic issues. He mentioned that in 2012, our center addressed the […]

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Social System in Azerbaijan: How Improve it?

Social System in Azerbaijan: How Improve it? In this publication, Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) has reviewed the social reforms package for Azerbaijan. According to the package, the government has improved different social programs by enhancing transparency, allocating more optimal funding and increasing accountability. Additionally, CESD has also presented its policy recommendations regarding […]

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Recent Structural Changes: Reasons and Perspectives

Recent Structural Changes: Reasons and Perspectives One of the most discussed issues currently is why several institutions that deal with structural changes have merged with the Ministry of Economy. Firstly, CESD has submitted its structural reforms proposals to the government of Azerbaijan in 2012. At the same time in 2016 alongside with the strategic roadmap […]

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Alternative inflation rate in Azerbaijan announced

Alternative inflation rate in Azerbaijan announced Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) concluded its macro-economic survey results for the first nine months (January-September) of 2019. The center has conducted a price calculation survey in 50 districts of Azerbaijan, as well as in Baku, the capital city of the country. CESD uses the same basket […]