Azerbaijan’s Admission to the D-8: Strengthening Economic Cooperation with Global Potential
The admission of Azerbaijan to the Developing-8 Organization for Economic Cooperation (D-8) in December 2024 represents a significant step for the organization, marking the first expansion since its inception. Economic potential of the D-8 and its implications for global trade, economic cooperation, and development is significant, as it unites emerging economies with vast populations and growing markets, offering opportunities for enhanced trade partnerships, investment flows, and sustainable development initiatives that can shape the future of the global economy. The D-8 countries—Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Turkey, and Azerbaijan—together represent a substantial portion of the global population and economic output. Their collective growth trajectory offers valuable insights for global economic governance, trade partnerships, and sustainable development.
Op-eds
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Guarantor of Peace and Security in the South Caucasus
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Transition to an Innovation Ecosystem: Azerbaijan’s Strategic Choice
Gultaj Ahmadzada-Tapdigzada
Head of Sector at the Monitoring and Evaluation Division
Strategic Targets of Azerbaijan’s Energy Transformation
Samir Rahimov
Leading consultant of the Monitoring and evaluation division
Improving transport infrastructure in Baku and surrounding areas - Global challenges and the role of the State Program
Agil Asadov
Head of the Strategic planning division
The strategic importance of the Middle Corridor: growth of investment along the Trans-Caspian route and Azerbaijan’s regional…
Isa Gasimov
Head of the “Enterprise Azerbaijan” portal
Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation: from Knowledge to Value, from Value to Capital
Rashad Najafli
Deputy head of the Economic analysis division
Azerbaijan: A Reliable and Strategic Investment Hub among LLDCs