ADA Majlis is a series of analytical discourse, which extends one of the key missions of the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy (ADA). It draws attention to Azerbaijan's emergence as a regional leader, creates a thought-provoking public forum on current global issues and their impact on Azerbaijan.

It has three components: Majlis, Global Perspectives and Friday Hearings.

AFSP director, ADA

Mr. Fariz Ismailzade is Executive Dean at the Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy. In addition to moderating the ADA Majlis, he has also been a moderator of ADA Debates, a monthly series aimed at training debating skills.

Programs

Global Economic Crisis and Implications for Azerbaijan

April 05, 2009

The program discussed the current turmoil in global financial markets, its causes and implications. Special focus was on the G20 meeting on April 2 and initiatives by governments and international organizations to mitigate the negative effects of the crisis and to stimulate global trade and economic development. Panelists also discussed repercussions of the crisis on Azerbaijan as well as structural and policy issues affecting its impact on local financial markets, businesses and consumers.

Panelists:

Ambassador Hafiz Pashayev, Deputy Foreign Minister, Rector of ADA
Mr. Samir Sharifov, Minister of Finance
Mr. Elman Rustamov, Chairman of the Central Bank
Mr. Shahmar Movsumov, Executive Director of the State Oil Fund
Mr. Gregory Jedrzejczak, Country Representative, World Bank-Azerbaijan

Part 1 (0'-20')
(29.5 MB)

Part 2 (20'-36')
(21.2 MB)

Part 3 (36'-51')
(19.1 MB)

Part 4 (51'-71')
(28.4 MB)