1. Impact of IFC‘s work in Azerbaijan

2. The “One-Stop-Shop” facility established with the help of IFC reduced the number of registration days for a business from 30 to 8 days

5. IFC Investment Climate Advisory ServicesConsulted 500 entrepreneurs on their legal rights and obligationsSupported the Ministry of Emergency Situation in training 170 fire inspectors

8. IFC consulted 582 companies and banks on corporate governance

11. Local companies gained access to over $40 million of financing by improving their corporate governance systems and practices with help from IFC

14. IFC helped 6 higher education institutions in Azerbaijan introduce Corporate Governance courses into their curriculum

17. With IFC’s support, Azerbaijan’s leasing sector expanded from less than $1 million in 2003 to $200 million in 2010

20. IFC supported the establishment of the Leasing Association, the Association of Risk Professionals in Azerbaijan and the Association of Independent Directors

22. Through IFC’s investments in financial intermediaries 150 000 micro, small and medium size businesses gained access to finance

25. IFC’s financial sector investments helped 25 000 female entrepreneurs gain or expand access to finance

28. IFC helped establish the first residential property appraisal system in Azerbaijan, which supports the development of the local mortgage market

30. IFC helped Azerbaijan adopt Listing Rules aimed at assisting local companies in raising external financing through share and bond issuances