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Azerbaijan looks beyond banks to finance its economic future

For years, access to finance has remained one of the biggest obstacles facing entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan. While the country has made notable progress in improving its business environment and supporting economic diversification, many startups and small businesses continue to struggle to secure the capital needed to transform promising ideas into successful enterprises. Against this backdrop, the draft Law on Crowdfunding, which has passed its first reading in parliament, represents more than just another financial regulation. It signals the emergence of a new way of thinking about investment, entrepreneurship, and economic development in Azerbaijan.