Azerbaijan's government established a national oil fund in 1999 to address the challenges associated with oil-rich countries, such as addressing revenue fluctuations, saving for future generations and investing in development. However, as described in precept 7 of the Natural Resource Charter, a...

A significant share of the state budget of Azerbaijan is spent on the welfare of those participating in repressions and falsification of elections. Thus, the regime puts these groups under its control and increases the repressive impacts of oil revenues

The State Oil Fund of Azerbaijan is preparing for its 20th anniversary. However, there is nothing to celebrate: despite huge spending, the country's role as an economic leader in the region is declining and people are suffering from poverty and poor social services. Oil and gas revenues have...