WB’s negative forecast of Azerbaijan’s economy development
World Bank (WB) forecasts decline of Azerbaijan’ GDP in 2016 by 1.9%.
In its report for year 2016 in January WB forecasted growth of Azerbaijan’s GDP by 0.8%.
In 2016 the Azerbaijani government forecasts economic growth at 1.8%.
In 2016 WB forecasts average annual inflation at 14%. In 2016 WB forecasts Azerbaijan’s budget deficit at 14.4%.
Negative forecasts in the Azerbaijani economy are connected with decline of oil revenues of the country.—0-
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- Economics
- 10 April 2016 10:39
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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