Electronic and Digital Financial Services in Azerbaijan and Central Asia
01.06.2017
- 31.12.2021
The Azerbaijan and Central Asia Mobile Money Project (ACAMM) seeks to improve financial inclusion and financial resilience by increasing access to low cost mobile financial services to the un(der)banked. ACAAM is implemented by the International Finance Corporation and co-funded by the UK's Department for International Development (DFID).
Multi-Country Investment Climate Program
01.01.2017
- 31.12.2024
The Multi-Country Investment Climate Program (MCICP) supports investment climate reform advisory in a total of 20 SECO partner countries. It is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a globally recognized leader in this field.
Capital Market Modernization, Azerbaijan, Phase II
01.07.2016
- 31.07.2023
In the current economic crisis affecting Azerbaijan, strengthening financial sector regulation has become an urgent priority. Enhanced banking supervision and a strengthened financial safety net, streamlined resolution of non-performing loans and effective administration of bank resolution can contribute to economic stabilization in Azerbaijan.
Eurasia Extractive Industries Knowledge Hub
01.08.2015
- 31.12.2018
Oil, gas and mining are the most important source of revenues and dominate the exports of many Eurasian economies. While high minerals prices and rising production have supported strong GDP growth in the resource intense countries, this has often not spurred sustainable development.
Global Financial Infrastructure Programme
01.01.2015
- 31.03.2021
The Global Financial Infrastructure Programme (hereafter, the programme) will support the development and creation of well-functioning financial markets in SECO’s priority countries. With a specific focus on credit reporting and secured transaction, the programme will facilitate financial inclusion and foster responsible access to finance. It will be implemented by the the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Strengthening Financial System Ukraine and Central Asia
14.11.2013
- 31.12.2018
The ECA Strenghthening financial system programme supports the recovery of the financial system from the ECA region to overcome the financial crisis by addressing exsiting bottlenecks within financial institutions in risk management and by supporting SME lending growth. The Programme is implemented by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Azerbaijan and Central Asia Micro- and Responsible Finance Project
01.07.2013
- 31.03.2019
The project aims to further the development of the microfinance sector in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, but also in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. More responsible lending and borrowing practices are supported, which will contribute to reduce the problem of over-indebtness and at the same time make financing more accessbile for the undserved population. The project is implemented by the International Finance Corporation.
Investment Climate, Azerbaijan
01.04.2013
- 31.03.2016
This investment climate program seeks to improve the business environment for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and takes place against the background of declining oil-revenus and the need to diversify the economy. Beyond diversification, reducing barriers for SMEs is a conduit for more equal access to economic opportunities
