A representative of the CAERC participated in an international seminar on gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive economic growth in Almaty

A representative of the CAERC participated in an international seminar on gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive economic growth in Almaty

Samir Rahimov, Senior Advisor of the Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the Center for Economic Reforms Analysis and Communication (CAERC), participated in an international seminar organized by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Central Asia Regional Technical Assistance Center (CCAMTAC) in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The seminar was dedicated to gender-sensitive budgeting, promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, increasing women's participation in the labor market, and assessing the impact of economic policies on various social groups.

Within the framework of the event, practical approaches to taking into account the gender factor during the preparation and evaluation of economic policies, analyzing the impact on women's employment and income, as well as identifying differences in income distribution were discussed. Participants emphasized the importance of assessing economic policies not only on the basis of general macroeconomic indicators, but also in terms of their impact on various social groups.

The discussions held with the participation of representatives of different countries were important in terms of studying international experience, conducting cross-country comparisons, and adapting existing approaches to national economic realities.

Within the framework of the seminar, a representative of the CAERC made a presentation on the topic "Financial Inclusion in Azerbaijan: Comparative Analysis Based on Global Findex 2024" in accordance with the assigned task. The presentation was dedicated to the assessment of financial inclusion and a comparative analysis of Azerbaijan's indicators in this area.

A representative of the CAERC participated in an international seminar on gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive economic growth in Almaty
A representative of the CAERC participated in an international seminar on gender-responsive budgeting and inclusive economic growth in Almaty