Small Migrations of the Great Return: When Will the Drops Turn into a Flood?

Currently, Azerbaijan is hosting the COP-29 Summit of the Parties. As the host, Azerbaijan has committed to reducing carbon emissions by up to 35% by 2030.

In the post-oil era, the scarcity of funds has brought forward unpredictable income sources (such as lottery proceeds, fines, and penalties) rather than fixed income sources, to boost fiscal capacity. Accordingly, the Milli Majlis (National Assembly) has introduced amendments to the Code of Administrative Offenses. For context, the last adjustment to fines took place in July 2023. This suggests an annual review of fines for potential increases.

Baku, located on the Absheron Peninsula, is rapidly expanding into a sprawling metropolis. In the city center, high-rise buildings often violate construction regulations and density requirements, while on the outskirts, new single-story and multi-story neighborhoods are emerging. Amidst this 20-year construction boom, the creation of new cemeteries, a crucial component of urban planning, has been largely neglected. As a result, the cemeteries are overcrowded. A critical situation has developed in the city center and the Khazar, Sabunchi, and Surakhani districts, with suburban areas facing similar issues.

The employment landscape in Azerbaijan reveals a complex and challenging scenario.