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An international financial institution that funds development.

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Sector: Finance
Materials on FinFly: 22
Covered since: September 8, 2026
Latest story: November 6, 2026
Official source: www.worldbank.org

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Economy · November 6, 2026

Azerbaijan external debt fell 9.3% in 2025, World Bank data show

The World Bank database puts total external debt at $12.327 billion at end-2025, covering both public and private sector obligations.

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Economy · October 15, 2026

CBA and Bank of New York Mellon Discuss Expanding Cooperation

The head of Azerbaijan's Central Bank, Taleh Kazimov, and BNY Mellon Vice Chairman Hani Kablawi held talks on prospects for interaction on the sidelines of the World Bank and IMF meetings.

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Economy · October 14, 2026

Azerbaijan Takes Part in IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok

A delegation from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Finance, led by First Deputy Minister Anar Kerimov, is taking part in the Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group, held in Bangkok from October 12 to 18.

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Economy · October 12, 2026

IMF and World Bank to Discuss War and Debt Crisis Risks in Bangkok

The IMF and World Bank annual meetings will be held outside Washington for the first time in three years — in Bangkok from October 12 to 18. Key topics include the Middle East conflict, energy security, inflation and record sovereign debt.

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Economy · October 12, 2026

World Bank Shifts Focus to Creating Jobs for 1.2 Billion Young People

The World Bank has focused its activities on job creation to secure the future of 1.2 billion young people who will reach adulthood in the next 15 years. This was stated by bank President Ajay Banga.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

Central Asia is growing faster. Why might households feel differently?

For 2027–2028, the Bank expects Central Asia’s economy to grow by an average 5.3%, but output per person by 3.6%. Neither measure is a wage forecast, and the distinction matters for businesses assessing demand.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

Kazakhstan’s wheat outlook and Azerbaijan’s bread prices: where is the risk?

The Bank expects Kazakhstan’s wheat production to fall 22% in 2026/27. Azerbaijan imported 841,700 tonnes in this customs category over eight months. That warrants attention to procurement—not an automatic bread-price forecast.

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IT · October 9, 2026

AI can change a job without eliminating it

Around 80% of Uzbekistan’s clerical support workers are estimated to have medium or high AI exposure, while 27% use AI at work. The gap helps explain why task automation is not a forecast of redundancies.

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IT · October 9, 2026

AI is changing regional businesses. Which tasks should come first?

Banks, retailers and producers in the region are integrating AI into everyday work. World Bank case studies show where value appears—and why another firm’s savings cannot be promised to your own.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

What is driving Uzbekistan’s rapid growth?

The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth estimate for Uzbekistan to 7.9%. Domestic demand, infrastructure and foreign financing support the expansion, but the use of that money matters as much as the inflow.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

Expensive oil does not guarantee growth: Kazakhstan’s lesson for Azerbaijan

Kazakhstan’s physical oil output has fallen despite supportive prices, while economic growth is slowing. For Azerbaijan, the distinction between export revenue, real production and fiscal resilience matters.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

Why Azerbaijan’s economy is growing more slowly than its neighbours

The World Bank estimates Azerbaijan’s 2026 GDP growth at 1.2%. New nine-month data show 1.5%, but leave a larger question unresolved: what can replace a weakening oil-sector growth engine?

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IT · October 9, 2026

Azerbaijan could export computing power. What would make it a business?

The World Bank identifies a potential computing-cost advantage for Azerbaijan. Turning it into export revenue would require more than cheap power: hardware, financing and customers matter just as much.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

Kyrgyzstan and World Bank Discuss Tourism Investment

Eduard Kubatov, Director of the State Tourism Agency, met with World Bank representatives to discuss support for the tourism sector and the Sujan project.

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IT · October 8, 2026

Azerbaijan and World Bank Discuss Digital Transformation Cooperation

Deputy Minister Rashad Gasanov and World Bank Group representative Sasha Bakes discussed the development of AI infrastructure, data centers and the 'Government Cloud'.

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Economy · October 7, 2026

World Bank forecasts Azerbaijan's GDP growth to accelerate to 1.8% in 2027

The World Bank expects Azerbaijan's economic growth to slow to 1.2% in 2026, then accelerate to 1.8% in 2027 and 1.9% in 2028.

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Transport · October 7, 2026

IFC Proposes Private Sector Advisory Council for Middle Corridor

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) says establishing a Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) could enhance the efficiency of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor.

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Transport · September 23, 2026

USACC Discusses Middle Corridor Development with World Bank

The American-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce held a roundtable with World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus Rolande Pryce. Participants discussed investment and operational measures to improve the route's reliability and capacity.

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Economy · September 17, 2026

Kyrgyz Finance Ministry and World Bank Discuss Kambarata HPP-1 and Program Financing

Kyrgyz Finance Minister Ruslan Suinaliev and World Bank Regional Director for Central Asia Naji Benhassine discussed the macroeconomy, 11.1% GDP growth in the first seven months of 2026, and financing for major projects.

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Economy · September 10, 2026

Azerbaijan's Central Bank and World Bank Discuss Cooperation and Technical Assistance Projects

CBA Chairman Taleh Kazimov met with a World Bank delegation led by Regional Director for the South Caucasus Roland Price. They discussed current cooperation, investment projects and prospects.

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Economy · September 9, 2026

World Bank to Move to Single Country Representation in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan's Economy Minister Mikayil Jabbarov discussed with the World Bank's regional director the transition to a single country representation model.

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Economy · September 8, 2026