Azerbaijan
Introduction
In its 20 years of independence Azerbaijan has made significant progress in terms of socioecono
source: EC/WECF
mic development. Azerbaijan is classified by the OECD/DAC as an upper middle income country and ranks 76 out of 187 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI). Azerbaijan poverty rate has dropped significantly, from 44.7% in 2003 to 6% in 2012.
For Azerbaijan, the three priority areas for assistance over 2014-2017 (click here for the full document) are: regional and rural development, justice sector reform and education and skills development. The main objective of technical and financial cooperation between the EU and Azerbaijan for the period 2014-2017 is to support the achievement of commitments and policy objectives defined in the current political agreements (ENP Action Plan (ENP AP), PCA, EaP) and in the framework of the future Association Agreement negotiations.
Focus Sectors budget
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Indicative budget allocation 2014-220 |
EUR 139 / 169 million |
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Indicative budget allocation 2014-217 |
EUR 77 / 94 million |
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Regional and Rural Development |
40% |
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Justice Sector Reform |
20% |
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Education and skills development |
20% |
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Complementary support for capacity development and institution building |
15% |
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Complementary support for civil society |
5% |
Water
Overall objectives
Access to Water and Sanitation is one of the indicators of the Regional and Rural Development. The overall objective of this sector is to support Government efforts in the diversification of the economy while promoting a balanced and inclusive growth, decrease regional disparities and improve rural livelihoods.
Country Context
As other economic sectors, the agricultural sector and the related processing industries have suffered from adverse consequences of privatization in the post-Soviet period. While these structural problems prevail, due to its climatic and geographic advantages, the agriculture sector has significant potential for expansion and for contributing to the diversification of the economy.
Source: EPA/EU/NEIGHBOURHOOD INFO CENTRE
Specific objectives and the main expected results
SO3 - To raise rural livelihoods and quality of life in rural areas.
R.1. Improved infrastructure and access to social services for the rural population
- Indicator 2: Percentage of population served by improved drinkable water/wastewater treatment/waste collection and disposal