EFI in Azerbaijan.

EFI supports Azerbaijan by advancing economic and financial literacy through the Economics Olympiad, the Common Sense Economics book, teaching tools for students and teachers, and economic journalism workshop for media professionals.

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Our Impact in Azerbaijan.

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schools involved in the 2025 Economics Olympiad

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downloads of Common Sense Economics in Azerbaijani

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students participated in the 2025 Economics Olympiad

The Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) – our partner in Azerbaijan

The Center for Economic and Social Development (CESD) is one of Azerbaijan’s most prominent think tanks, dedicated to promoting public participation, fostering community ownership, and advancing transparent and effective economic and social reforms. CESD focuses on expanding youth economic education and advancing financial literacy through national competitions and professional training.

 

EFI- Supported Initiatives in Azerbaijan

Key joint projects include the Economics Olympiad in Azerbaijan. CESD is now engaging Turkic regional organizations and developing fundraising initiatives to strengthen future EFI-related programs.


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Advancing Economic Education through the Economics Olympiad

Since 2023, EFI has promoted economic education in Azerbaijan by supporting a national high school Economics Olympiad that strengthens students’ analytical thinking, deepens economic knowledge, and provides opportunities to compete with peers from other countries.

Workshops for Journalists Specializing in Economics

The workshops for journalists specializing in economics aims to improve financial literacy, support the capacity of media organizations and journalism students, and contribute to public awareness.


EFI Summer Bootcamps for Students

Azerbaijani students had multiple opportunities to participate in EFI summer bootcamps, which helped Olympiad finalists strengthen their skills, deepen economic knowledge, and better prepare for the international final rounds.

Download Common Sense Economics in Azerbaijani

Students, educators, and lifelong learners across Azerbaijan can now engage with economic principles in a language that feels familiar and accessible.

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Find out more about our partner

Website: www.cesd.az/y/

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