Press Review - 19.07.17

The development of the non-oil sector in the country, the rise in price of gasoline, bureaucratic arbitrariness and ways to combat this are the leading topics of today's press.

The Azerbaijan writes about the successful implementation of state programs adopted for the development of the non-oil sector. It is about securing socio-economic development in the regions and creating industrial parks and zones for this purpose. The author lists the number of enterprises created in this framework, the number of jobs, etc. The article also mentions the Strategic Roadmaps for the Development of the National Economy.

The Echo has published an article titled "Increasing the cost of gasoline will affect every citizen of Azerbaijan". Undoubtedly, the increase in prices for AI-92 gasoline will affect, basically, those citizens who have a private car and this will affect many citizens of the country. The increase in gasoline prices has the goal of replenishing the budget and subsequently solving social problems. Most likely, at the beginning of next year we should expect a slight increase in wages and pensions, the expert believes.

The Yeni Musavat writes about the arbitrariness of officials. Even despite the arrests of officials, they still cannot help engaging in misappropriation of public property and in arbitrariness. The author believes that the only way out of this situation is to create a transparent state and government. Even with minimal compliance with the law and response to criticism, the situation can improve, the article says. -0-