Azerbaijan: A Cradle of Humanity Embraces Modernity

Asian Development Bank | March 2011
Abstract
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has been a key partner in supporting the development agenda of Azerbaijan, as well as its economic growth and reform program. Azerbaijan has been a member of ADB since 1999 and in 2004, ADB opened a resident mission in the capital, Baku. Operations in the country are closely aligned with the government's priorities, including diversifying the economy beyond the oil sector. ADB's work in Azerbaijan has focused on promoting inclusive economic growth, as well as supporting regional cooperation efforts. This development effectiveness brief present how ADB's operations in Azerbaijan help improve People's lives in the country and the challenges ADB and the countries face in pursuing agreed development goals.
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Asian Development Bank. 2011. Azerbaijan: A Cradle of Humanity Embraces Modernity. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/983. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
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Agricultural And Rural Development
Development In East Asia
Infrastructure Development Projects
Institutional Development
Millennium Development Goals
Policy Development
Social Development Programs
Social Development
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