On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GTZ has been supporting Azerbaijan since 1995 in its transition to greater democracy and a more market-oriented economy.

Currently, programmes and projects are being implemented to reform the civil service, support the legal and justice system, and promote the private sector.

Azerbaijan's economic upturn is unparalleled in the region. Huge oil and gas reserves have helped the country's GDP record double-digit growth rates in recent years. This natural wealth has, however, prevented any successful diversification of the private sector.

If the country is to maintain its prosperity when the oil runs out, it must build competitive industry and a fully developed services sector outside the oil and gas industry. Diversification of the non-oil and gas sector is thus a goal of the Government of Azerbaijan. Capacities and capabilities must also be developed in the judiciary and in the public sector.

The European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) is confronting Azerbaijan with new challenges. Firstly the country is aiming to move closer to European structures, in part by aligning with EU norms and standards. Secondly local and regional infrastructure have to be modernised in order to improve living conditions.

On behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), GTZ is working in the priority areas of sustainable economic development, democracy, municipal development and the rule of law, as well as the environment and natural resources.

GTZ is helping prevent crises in the South Caucasus as part of the German Government's Caucasus Initiative. Most projects and programmes in the priority areas are being implemented at transnational level in the region.

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• Brochure ‘GTZ Südkaukasus: Partner auf dem Weg nach Europa‘ (2008)
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