In spite of the fact that government of Azerbaijan (GoA) has failed to achieve projected economic growth forecast for the first half of 2012, the State Statistic Committee reported 1,5 % GDP Growth. Government of Azerbaijan projected 5,7 % growth for 2012. GDP per capita was around $ 6,0 thousand (without PPP) in the first half of 2012. According to State Committee inflation rate was 2,2 % in this period which officially projected 6,0 %.
The Foreign Policy Center, UK, produced report titled “Spotlight on Azerbaijan”. Spotlight on Azerbaijan contains a broad analysis of some of challenges Azerbaijan faces, and explores the role and goals of the international community. The report makes a series of recommendations for action. The economic part of the report was developed by the Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD). The CESD also contributed on some other issues stated in the report.
The full report is available here;Download Full Report
