In January of this year, the government cut the financing of investment projects. By the order of the President the building of only the most important objects for the economy and social life will be continued.
According to the State Statistics Committee, the state budget spent 130.6 million manat to finance projects of transport, education, health, etc. This is 57.1% less than in January 2014. For example, for the construction of public administration, defense and social security 4.9 million manat was spent from the budget, which is only 5% of the size of government allocations for this area in January last year.
This year, the state budget will spend 6.93 billion manat on public investment. But it is expected that the government will undertake the budget sequestration, reducing both its revenue and expenditure part due to the decline in oil revenues. -----08B
Economics
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On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
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Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
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Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
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Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
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