Economics
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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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Kazakhstan has unveiled plans to develop five major cross-border trade and transport hubs to enhance connectivity and boost economic ties with neighboring countries, Trade and Integration Minister Arman Shakkaliev said on Monday during a government meeting.
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BAKU, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan recorded a $4 billion surplus in its current account balance in the third quarter of 2024, representing 7.2% of GDP, Samir Nasirov, Director of the Central Bank's Statistics Department, announced at a briefing on the country's Q3 balance of payments.
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