Azerbaijan Plans Private Pension Funds, Aiming for 2026 Launch
Economics
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In its latest monthly oil market report, OPEC has revised its global oil demand growth projections downward for the fifth consecutive time, reflecting a cautious outlook on energy markets as economic and geopolitical challenges persist. The group reduced its 2025 demand growth estimate by 90,000 barrels per day (b/d) to 1.45 million b/d, citing weaker expectations for the Middle East.
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Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov arrived in Moscow on December 11, 2024, for a working visit aligned with the meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Council of Heads of Government, held on December 12–13 under the chairmanship of the Russian Federation.
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Azerbaijan's economy demonstrated robust growth from January to November 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising by 4.7% compared to the same period last year, according to government data. By September, GDP had reached 92.83 billion manats (approximately $54.7 billion USD), reflecting significant progress in diversifying beyond oil and gas, a longstanding focus of economic policy.
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A recent report by the World Bank titled “Breaking Barriers for Women’s Employment in Azerbaijan” sheds light on the significant gender imbalance in the country’s labor market. While both men and women participate actively in the labor force, disparities in employment rates, job quality, and societal attitudes highlight the challenges women continue to face.
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