How prepare investment strategy and business plan?

CESD experts developed methodologies of investment strategy and business plan. Both can be found at followings in Azeri.

Investment Strategy and Business Plan.

Dr. Bayramov delivered lecture on impacts of trade liberalization

 Dr. Vugar Bayramov, a chairman of Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) had speech on impacts of World Trade Organization (WTO) Accession on entrepreneurships in Ganca, the second biggest city of Azerbaijan . The WTO Workshop was organized by ERC with support of the US Embassy in Baku on August 4-6, 2006 .

 In the workshop, Gubad Ibadoglu and Azer Mekhtiyev from ERC and Agachan Akhmadov, head of Regional Development Department in Ministry of Economic Development served as lecturers. Along with them, heads of local departments of Ministry of Economic Development and District Executive Hall shared their ideas about the topic.

 Special sessions on WTO, Azerbaijan ’ Accession to the WTO, Myths and Realities of Accession, Pros and Cons of the Accession, Impacts of Accession on business people, Impacts of Accession on the Agriculture Sector and etc. were organized.

 In the last day of the workshop, Vugar Bayramov and Agachan Akhmadov, head of Regional Development Department in Ministry of Economic Development educated non-business participants.

 Agachan Akhmadov, head of Regional Development Department in Ministry of Economic Development gave comprehensive information about works done by the Azerbaijan Government.

Representatives of Municipalities, NGOs, Mass-Media and Local Executive Bodies were invited to the last day of the workshop. They were informed about WTO, Azerbaijan ’s Accession to the WTO and the Role of Civil Society Institutions in the Accession.

CESD Chairman gave interview on regional economic- social development

 Dr. Vugar Bayramov gave interview to public and private TV channels on regional economic- social development in Azerbaijan on August 4, 2006 . He pointed out social aspects of implementation of Regional Economic Development program and Poverty Reduction Strategy Program. Dr. Bayramov mentioned that regional economic and social development should be promoted in order to achieve sustainable development; “The aim of this initiative is at contributing economic growth and poverty reduction. Balanced economic growth is the key in reaching Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ”. CESD chairman paid attention to gender development in context of regional economic and social development.

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CESD Chairman Spoke about Implications of WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference
On June 05, 2006 the WTO week was officially opened in Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with other distinguished guests, Dr. Vugar Bayramov, chairman of Center for Economic and Social Development had speech on WTO Hong Kong Ministerial Conference which took place in Hong Kong on December 13-18, 2006. It should be here noted that Dr. Bayramov attended Hong Kong conference last year. He was only participant of Azerbaijan civil society institutions.

Dr. Bayramov pointed out that Doha Work Program was renewed in Hong Kong. According to HK agreement export subsidies will be eliminated by 2013. Cotton subsidies are eliminated in 2006.

 Dr. Bayramov spoke about NAMA and Swiss Formula which are important part of NK conclusions. He said force task will prepare policy recommendation on services in 2006. He also talked about "Aid for Trade".

 Vugar Bayramov paid special attentions on agriculture, service and the Special Development Package. He shared his ideas about food aid as well.

  Dr. Bayramov responded questions regarding HK Ministerial Conference and its positive implications to developing countries.

 Representatives of certain ministries, parliamentary members, civil society and mass-media institutions representatives attended the workshop.

 Dr. Bayramov had speech about advantages of WTO Accession for parliamentary members on June 06, 2005. He was a speaker the WTO workshop for civil society institution representative on June 07, 2006.