Trade and Development Strategies

Year Strategy name Sector
2009 UNDAF Azerbaijan 2011-2015

The United Nations Development Assistance Framework builds on the Millennium Development Goals... The United Nations Development Assistance Framework builds on the Millennium Development Goals and on the State Programme for Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development (SPPRSD). It focuses on the following three main expected oucomes: 1) by 2015, non-oil development policies result in better economic status, decent work opportunities and a healthier environment in all regions and across all social groups; 2) by 2015, vulnerable groups enjoy increased social inclusion, as well as improved and equal access to quality health, education and social protection services; and 3) by 2015, the State strengthens the system of governance with the involvement of Civil Society and in compliance with its international commitments, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable groups.

2008 State Program on Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development (SPPRSD)

The 2008-2015 SPPRSD pursues nine main strategic goals: 1) ensuring sustainable economic... The 2008-2015 SPPRSD pursues nine main strategic goals: 1) ensuring sustainable economic development through maintaining macroeconomic stability and balanced development of the non-oil sector; 2) increasing income-generating opportunities and achieving substantial reduction in the poorest sections of the population; 3) reducing social risks for old age groups, low-income families and vulnerable groups of population by developing effective social protection system; 4) continuing systematic implementation of activities aimed at improving the living conditions of refugees and IDPs; 5) improving the quality of and ensuring equal access to affordable basic health and education services; 6) developing social infrastructure, improving public utilities system; 7) improving environmental situation and ensuring sustainable management of environment; 8) promoting and protecting gender equality; 9) continuing institutional reforms and improving good governance. It also provides an overview on poverty in Azerbaijan and detailed action matrices for policy implementation.

2006 National Sericulture Development Plan

The plan aims at reestablishing the production of silk in Azerbaijan. It... The plan aims at reestablishing the production of silk in Azerbaijan. It identifies key policy actions to be carried out and the most suitable areas for further development of this sector.

Silk Silk

2003 Building Competitiveness: An Integrated Non-Oil Trade and Investment Strategy

The first volume provides an overview of the non-oil sector and of... The first volume provides an overview of the non-oil sector and of its integration into the national and global economy. It outlines reforms to improve trade policy and market access, focusing on enhancing trade and transport facilitation, improving the business environment and developing competitive industry clusters. The second volume provides the background papers looking at the recent economic development and economic outlook in Azerbaijan, the composition of foreign trade and market access issues, with particular focuse on WTO accession. Finally an analysis of business environment and competitiveness and of the administrative barriers is provided.

2003 State Programme on Poverty Reduction and Economic Development

The document provids an overview of poverty in Azerbaijan and on the... The document provids an overview of poverty in Azerbaijan and on the current economic situation, focusing on specific issues such as urban and rural lifes, regional differences in living standards, income distribution and inequality, employment, social protection system, health, education, childhood and environment. Hence, it outlines specific social policies aimed at poverty reduction, including social insurance and social assistance reform, social protection of most vulnerable groups, labour market, wages and employment policies, education and health reforms, gender policies, promotion of culture and protection of the national heritage. Finally, it deals with sectoral strategies for economic growth, judicial and public administration reform, decentralization and reduction of corruption.