러시아ㆍ유라시아

On 6 March 2019, a high-level Forum on Economic Diversification convened more than 100 participants from the Government of Azerbaijan, representatives of the private sector and development partners. Recognizing the key role of the private sector in the growth and development of Azerbaijan over the long term, the Forum was organized by the World Bank Group (WBG) in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Taxes, Central Bank of Azerbaijan Republic and Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population. This call to action summarizes the key issues that were discussed at the Forum and puts forth recommendations that the Government of Azerbaijan may consider in its effort to enhance the role of private sector in the economic diversification of the country.