-
The State Statistics Committee (SSC) has released the macroeconomic indicators of the country's economic and social development for January-December 2024[1]. Let’s review the most significant of these...
-
This article examines public participation in budget management during the tenure of Samir Sharifov, who served as Azerbaijan's 5th Minister of Finance throughout a significant portion of the country'...
-
As 2025 begins, the national economy, heavily dependent on resource revenues, faces a mix of challenges. While oil production remains relatively stable, declining oil prices, rising inflationary press...
-
The year 2024 could not solidify its place in history as a year of significant economic reforms or transformations. Instead, it was marked by rising concerns among consumers and businesses over price...
-
In previous articles, we discussed the poor management of the budget and the corruption risks during its implementation phase[1]. Despite more than four years passing, we still share the same conclusi...
-
The 2025 state budget plans an increase in transfers from the State Oil Fund by 13.3 percent or 1.7 billion manats compared to previous years, which deviates from the target indicator outlined in the...
-
In terms of revenue and expenditure metrics, Azerbaijan leads the South Caucasus countries for the 2025 state budget. Azerbaijan's projected state budget revenues for 2025 are up to 2.5 times higher t...
-
Russia still accounted for 15% of the EU's total gas imports in 2023, behind Norway and the US at 30% and 19% respectively, and ahead of North African countries at 14%, according to data from the Euro...
-
On December 11, 2024, permanent representatives of the European Union (EU) member states approved the 15th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in Brussels. According to European Commis...
-
The Russian economy is currently exhibiting signs of severe overheating, characterized by declining business activity, ruble devaluation, and increasing inflationary pressures. The Central Bank of Rus...