BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 22. Azerbaijan’s
Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC)
facilitated around 3,200 export orders through its "Azexport.az"
portal in 2025, said Vusal Gasimli, Executive Director of CAERC,
Trend
reports.


Speaking at a press conference summarizing results for 2025,
Gasimli noted that a total of 763 entrepreneurs received free sales
certificates during the year.


According to him, the "Enterprise Azerbaijan" portal recorded
participation from 141 startups across 15 countries.


"In addition, the One-Stop Export Support Center received 3,451
applications from entrepreneurs," Gasimli said.


He highlighted the center’s scientific and analytical
contributions, including 12 "Export Reviews," seven "Reform
Reviews," 106 video reviews, 44 weekly summaries, four issues of
the "Turkish Economic Review" in eight languages, two issues of the
"Economic Reforms" journal, seven books, and 17 scholarly articles
indexed in Scopus and Web of Science.


Through collaborations with the Organisation for Economic
Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Central Asia Regional
Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, CAERC published the book
"The Middle Corridor: Navigating Current Realities and Embracing
Future Prospects" in Romania, as well as a two-volume research
study, "The Economic Potential of Islamic Countries," through the
UK’s Emerald Publishing.







Additionally, CAERC partnered with the Azerbaijan Institute of
Theology (AIT) under the State Committee for Work with Religious
Organizations to publish "Halal Economy," with Baku State
University (BSU) to release "Fundamentals of Public Relations"
marking the 150th anniversary of Azerbaijani national press, and
with the Central Bank of Azerbaijan, the Academy of Public
Administration under the President, and the Azerbaijan Insurers
Association to publish the "InsurTech" textbook.


"For human resource development, over 40 international trainings
were attended by our staff, and 570 volunteers were engaged in
various programs. Within the framework of international
cooperation, 56 international events and presentations were
conducted," Gasimli added.


The Azerbaijani Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and
Communication (CAERC) is a government-established think tank that
drives Azerbaijan's economic reforms by conducting research,
preparing forecasts, coordinating initiatives, monitoring progress,
and promoting data-driven strategies for sustainable development,
focusing on areas like digital trade (Azexport.az) and
public-private dialogue. Established in 2016, it aims to transform
Azerbaijan's economy through innovative approaches, supporting
national goals like diversifying from oil to human capital.


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