IMF Special Issues

Managing Oil Wealth : The Case of Azerbaijan

Author/Editor:

Niko A Hobdari ; Eric Le Borgne ; Chonira E Aturupane ; Koba Gvenetadze ; John Wakeman-Linn ; Stephan Danninger

Publication Date:

April 21, 2004

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Oil and gas production in Azerbaijan were projected to increase sharply in 2005 and 2006, respectively, reaching peaks of 1.3 million barrels a day in 2009 and 20 billion cubic meters a year in 2010. Although expected revenues over the next 20 years will be substantial, they are projected to return to 2004 levels by 2024. Managing this temporary windfall in a way that allows for economic diversification and increased living standards is the subject of this book, which provides extensive guidance based largely on lessons drawn from the experiences--mostly negative--of other countries.

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IMF Special Issues