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People

Population	8.56 mln
Population growth	1%
Life expectancy	67 years
Net migration	-100,000

Economy

GDP	$31.25 bln
- per capita	$3,652
- growth rate	25%
FDI, net inflows	$-4.75 bln

Infrastructure

Cellphone users	53%
Internet users	11%
High-tech exports	4%

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Measuring Capacity

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This paper helps development practitioners unbundle the question, "what is the measure of capacity?" The paper presents a framework for better defining, capturing and communicating capacity development results. The framework begins with the end in mind – national development goals. The strength of institutions is central to the achievement of national development goals. Increasingly, development programmes aim to strengthen various aspects of national capacities so that they are better able to more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 15, 2012

International Dialogue on Migration N°19 - Economic Cycles, Demographic Change and Migration

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On 12 and 13 September 2011, IOM held a workshop on “Economic Cycles, Demographic Change and Migration” in Geneva, Switzerland as part of its annual International Dialogue on Migration (IDM). A guiding theme of the workshop was the notion that migration is inevitable and essential for economic growth and competitiveness given the global and regional labour market and demographic trends. The present report categorizes the experiences, policies and practices highlighted by participants at the more...

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Sonia Hossain on May 03, 2012

Yemen’s immunity law

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In January 2012, the Yemeni authorities passed a law concerning the Granting of Immunity from Legal and Judicial Prosecution (hereafter “immunity law”). This analysis demonstrates the status of the Yemen’s immunity law under international law. It finds that, in effect, the immunity law constitutes an amnesty provision for former President Saleh and all officials who have worked under him during his official tenure. An amnesty for crimes under international law and grave human rights violations more...

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Sonia Hossain on April 05, 2012

They Took Everything from Me

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This report documents the Azerbaijani authorities’ illegal expropriation of properties and forcible evictions of dozens of families in four Baku neighborhoods, at times without warning or in the middle of the night. The authorities subsequently demolished homes, sometimes with residents’ possessions inside. The government has refused to provide homeowners fair compensation for the properties, many of which are in highly desirable locations. Azerbaijani law stipulates that market value should be more...

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Sonia Hossain on February 29, 2012

Freedom In The World 2012

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The political uprisings that swept across the Arab world over the past year represent the most significant challenge to authoritarian rule since the collapse of Soviet communism. The continued pattern of global backsliding— especially in such critical areas as press freedom, the rule of law, and the rights of civil society—is a sobering reminder that the institutions that anchor democratic governance cannot be achieved by protests alone. The findings of Freedom in the World 2012, the latest more...

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Sonia Hossain on February 20, 2012

Global Eye on Human Trafficking Mar 2012

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IOM’s eleventh issue of the Global Eye on Human Trafficking takes a closer look at human trafficking and labour exploitation of migrants in two particularly affected industries – small-scale gold mining and fishing. This issue explores the practices and conditions that foster such abuses in these sectors in different parts of the world. This issue then goes on to explore some of the responses and promising practices to combating the exploitation of migrant workers. On a final note, this issue more...

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Sonia Hossain on March 04, 2012

World Bank Country-Level Engagement on Governance and Anticorruption: An Evaluation of the 2007 Strategy and Implementation Plan

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For nearly two decades, the World Bank has sought to support country efforts to develop accountable and effective states. In 2007, the Bank’s governance and anticorruption (GAC) strategy reaffirmed its commitment to this agenda. Entering its 4th year of implementation, the strategy seeks to increase the number of programs and projects addressing GAC issues. IEG assessed the relevance and effectiveness of the strategy and its first phase of implementation efforts over fiscal years 2008-10 by more...

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Independent Evaluation Group on September 09, 2011

News from Azerbaijan

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This is a Quarterly Newsletter of the Azerbaijan Resident Mission of the Asian Development Bank (Fourth Quarter 2011). In this issue of News from Azerbaijan: ADB Improves Water Supply and Sanitation in Secondary Cities, Standing Side by SIde with Azerbaijan's Private Sector and CAREC Customs Cooperation Committee.

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Sonia Hossain on December 10, 2011

Country profile on the housing sector: Azerbaijan

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This study provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations, and focuses on specific challenges or achievements within the housing sector that are of particular concern to Azerbaijan, such as the development of State policy and regulating mechanisms for protecting territory, sites and buildings against natural disasters, and ensuring safety in construction. It is intended to be a tool for the Government to analyse its policies, strategies, institutions, and legal and financial frameworks more...

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Moushumi Biswas on June 30, 2011

Website on Food Security in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova

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The website of EC/FAO Food Security Programme in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Moldova provides information on the activities of the programme and food security of the countries. www.foodsec.org/web/regional/europe/overview/en/

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Elena Irde on October 10, 2011

Men having sex with men in Eastern Europe: Implications of a hidden HIV epidemic

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The AIDSTAR-Two project conducted an assessment of eight selected Eastern European countries – Albania, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Russian Federation, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine – to identify gaps in data and the needs for development of programs for MSM. The assessment included a review of existing surveillance and other data, and studies on HIV prevalence and risks of HIV-infection in the MSM community, including political documents, and best practices informing responses to the epidemic more...

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Adit Rahman on January 05, 2011

Azerbaijan - Living conditions assessment report

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Azerbaijan saw a substantial reduction in poverty during the 2000s, owing to significant economic growth and policies and programs that improved the distribution of wealth. Seizing the opportunity afforded by the oil boom, Azerbaijan initiated large public sector investment programs and supportive policies to increase wages and social protection transfers to the population, and institutional reforms aimed at modernizing the economy. These efforts translated into double-digit growth and an more...

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Beaten, Blacklisted, and Behind Bars

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This 94-page report documents the government's efforts to limit freedom of expression in Azerbaijan, where Human Rights Watch has documented restrictions on freedom of expression for many years. For this report, Human Rights Watch interviewed over 37 print and radio journalists and editors in June 2010.

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Najmee Chowdhury on November 20, 2010

Migration in Azerbaijan: The Transition to a Destination Country?

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This report highlights some salient issues regarding migration to and from Azerbaijan during a time when relative migration flows appear to be changing. As a traditional sending country, Azeris have a long history of migrating to Russia, and this migration continues today. However, with increased economic activity led by the oil sector, Azerbaijan has gradually become a destination for foreign workers, many of whom appear to be unofficially living and working in the country.

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Sonia Hossain on August 24, 2010

CESD Anti-Corruption Strategy for the Republic of Azerbaijan

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In the interest of fighting against corruption in an effective and enduring way, the implementation of comprehensive measures is extremely important. As such, the package of anti-corruption measures prepared by the Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) has been developed to strengthen the fight against corruption and bribery and to achieve longlasting results.

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Sonia Hossain on June 15, 2011

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