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When the Market Comes to You. Or Not.

This study analyzes the implications of restructuring local and global supply chains in the Europe and Central Asia region.
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Absheron Rehabilitation Program - Resettlement Policy Framework for the Contaminated Sites Rehabilitation project Resettlement Policy Framework for the Contaminated Sites Rehabilitation has been prepared by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The document is also available in Azerbaijani language. English version...  Azeri version...

Environmental Impact Assessment Report on Cleaning of Areas Polluted With Radioactive Wastes and Oil in Territory Of Sabunchu and Surakhani Districts of Baku The EIA Report for this project has been prepared by the Ministry of Emergency Situations. The copies of the Report in Azerbaijani language are publicly available at the World Bank's Public Information Center (PIC) in Baku English version...  Azeri version...

Health Sector Review Note (Multimedia), Vol. I, Vol.II- (Jun. 2005) This two-volume Health Sector Review Note for Azerbaijan addresses the adequacy of the existing healthcare system to meet unmet healthcare needs and respond to epidemiologic and demographic challenges. The main rationale behind this Sector Note is to spur policymakers to consider a set of options for reforming the system, thereby enabling them to embark on a long-awaited reform initiative to improve health outcomes. Summaries/Data/Video

Realizing Azerbaijan’s Comparative Advantages in Agriculture- (Jun. 2005) (pdf) The agricultural sector has good potential to make important contributions to economic growth, diversification, poverty reduction and employment creation in rural areas of Azerbaijan, but to realize this potential more must be done to improve markets. A major challenge for Azerbaijan today is to diversify its economy away from oil and to spread the benefits of economic growth to rural areas. Read More (pdf)

Issues and Options Associated with Energy Sector Reform- (Mar. 2005) The objective of this report is to inform the country's dialogue on the subject of Energy Serctor Reform. The report focuses on seven key topics: Oil Revenue Management; The Petroleum Sector; The Gas Sector; The Power Sector; The Regulatory Environment; Energy and the Environment; And Social Issues in the Energy Sector. Read More

Raising Rates: Short-term Implications Of Residential Electricity Tariff Rebalancing- (Dec. 2004) This study presents an analysis of the short-term impacts of a 50 percent electricity tariff increase on residential consumers. Read More

Country Procurement Assessment Report The Country Procurement Assessment Report (CPAR) reviews Azerbaijan's public sector procurement structure, including the new legal framework, organizational responsibilities and capabilities, and current procedures and practices. Read More