In this monitoring report the status of meeting OGI principles as well as compliance with the commitments in line with the SMART, ambitious level related to the adoption and implementation of "National Action Plan on Promotion of the Open Government Initiative for 2016-2018" have been studied....

This policy paper is an assessment of the current situation in management of oil revenues in Azerbaijan in order to find solutions for improving it. This policy paper is the result of research conducted by the research team of Economic Research Center with the financial support of Revenue Watch...

This research was conducted by the experts of Economic Research Centre with the financial support from Open Society Institute-Assistance Foundation within the framework of competition titled “Assistance to analytical centers”. The study report prepared by ERC experts aims at improving the...

This policy paper assesses the financial and operational effectiveness of the government's efforts to reduce the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on business and strengthen the social protection of the poor during this period, and puts forth proposals for relevant government agencies....

This monitoring report examines the spending of public funds allocated for the fight against coronavirus and monitors the level of transparency and accountability of government agencies in the Republic of Azerbaijan since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health...

This paper discusses the status of financial inclusion, education, and literacy in Azerbaijan as well as measures to foster the development of SMEs, which currently have inadequate access to financial resources. The primary policy challenge faced by the government of Azerbaijan is defining its...

Azerbaijan's economy is at a critical juncture, with the decreasing reliance on resource-based income signaling an imminent transition. The nation's strategic focus on economic diversification offers substantial prospects for growth in non-oil sectors. However, the pressing question remains: Is...

Since 2016, Azerbaijan has been hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Due to COVID-19, the race was not held in 2020 and was conducted without spectators in 2021. The initial contract for the event was supposed to end in 2020, but it was extended for another three years. In 2023, Azerbaijan secured...

The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Azerbaijan's energy cooperation with Europe. It covers the supply of fossil fuels (oil and gas) and green energy, examining both retrospective and prospective dimensions. The analysis includes production levels, transport infrastructure, potential...

This article analyzes the current state of the Russian economy, which is characterized by a complex interplay of overheating, inflationary pressures, and the impact of international sanctions. Despite moderate GDP growth and low unemployment, the economy faces significant vulnerabilities,...