TuranBank, one of the country’s leading banks, has successfully
concluded a strategic project aimed at promoting gender equality in
the financial sector. Implemented within the framework of a
long-term collaboration between Enabling Qapital,
a leading Swiss fund regulated by FINMA, and the
School of International and Public Affairs at
Columbia University, USA, the project combined
research and practical methodologies to support more inclusive
practices in the financial sector.
As part of the project, six graduate students
from Columbia University, facilitated by Enabling Qapital, visited
Azerbaijan to conduct practical research at TuranBank. During their
visit, the students engaged with the Bank’s head office and branch
teams, including female leadership, to gain detailed insights into
the role of women in management and the implementation of workplace
gender equality principles. They also discussed the Bank’s
initiatives to support women entrepreneurs, improve access to
favorable financial resources, and enhance women’s economic
efficiency in business.
The project concluded with a final
presentation, where TuranBank’s initiatives, key
achievements, and plans for future improvements in gender equality
were thoroughly discussed with members of the Management Board. A
concrete action plan was presented to further
strengthen the Bank’s efforts in this area. Measures outlined in
the plan include educational programs, mentorship initiatives, and
enhanced legal mechanisms aimed at preventing gender-based
discrimination.
TuranBank emphasizes its commitment to gender equality in all
its operations and is confident that such projects, supported by
international partners, will contribute to increasing women’s
participation in the economy and their active involvement in
business in Azerbaijan.
Operating since 1992, TuranBank serves individual and corporate
customers through 22 points of sale. Detailed information regarding
the new services provided by the Bank can be obtained by visiting
its official website or following its pages on social networks
(Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
