The indicative planning process under the First State Program on the Great Return is currently underway
At the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), meetings are ongoing with representatives of relevant government institutions within the framework of the First State Program on the Great Return to the Liberated Territories of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
These meetings aim to refine the target indicators for final outcome benchmarks for 2026. Discussions focus on the upcoming tasks and strategic priorities under the State Program, as well as on ensuring effective organization and optimization of the monitoring and evaluation process to enhance accountability and implementation efficiency.
To date, the meetings have been attended by representatives of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, the The State Agency on Mandatory Health Insurance, the Youth Foundation of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Azerbaijan Mine Action Agency, the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs, Azerishiq OJSC, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Azerenerji OJSC, the Azerbaijan State Water Resources Agency, Tamiz Shahar OJSC, the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), the Ministry of Energy, the Mortgage and Credit Guarantee Fund, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Health, the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Central Bank, the State Tourism Agency, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Shusha City State Reserve Department, the Ministry of Defense, the Food Safety Agency, the Ministry of Culture, the State Committee for Affairs of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons, the Ministry of Science and Education, and the Reconstruction, Construction and Management Service of Lachin District.
During the discussions, participants exchanged views on the challenges and priorities related to the implementation of the State Program in the liberated territories. The dialogue focused on issues such as the establishment of safe living conditions and effective public administration, the construction and provision of urban, settlement, and rural infrastructure, the return of the population and creation of sustainable communities, and the development of strategic and comprehensive infrastructure to support regional growth and reintegration.
The meetings also addressed the integration of local economies into domestic and global value chains to promote sustainable settlement, the improvement of the ecological environment, and the application of environmentally friendly technologies, alongside discussions on defining and implementing target indicators for final outcome benchmarks.
Overall, during October and November, it is planned to hold relevant meetings with 42 institutions designated as the main implementing agencies of the State Program.








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