Structure of Foreign Direct Investment in Azerbaijan: Energy Dominates, Diversification is On the Horizon
Economics
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A Baku seminar titled "Green Building Initiative in Azerbaijan," held on September 12, spotlighted the country’s increasing focus on sustainable construction. Organized by the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the event brought together key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, reflecting a growing national commitment to environmentally conscious building practices.
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The Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA) today held a briefing on the financial results for the first half of 2024, shedding light on the country’s economic health and key indicators influencing its external balance. Samir Nasirov, Director of the CBA Statistics Department, outlined the current account surplus, foreign investments, and other critical metrics during the event.
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On September 11, 2024, Azerbaijan's Economic Council, chaired by Prime Minister Ali Asadov, convened to review the draft state and consolidated budgets for 2025-2028. The meeting, dedicated to key financial and economic issues, addressed global economic trends, macroeconomic forecasts for 2024-2028, and the country’s budget policy for the coming years.
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Azerbaijan's fixed asset investments in the first eight months of this year totaled 11.2 billion manats, reflecting a 1.7 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to data from the State Statistics Committee. This uptick highlights the country’s ongoing commitment to infrastructure development, though the composition of investment flows reveals contrasting trends between sectors.
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