Azerbaijani Youth Continue to Fight for Democracy

December 22, 2009

Like all countries, Azerbaijan certainly presents its own challenges in which to carry out programming. In many ways, Azerbaijan is establishing its own identity, and the establishment of an authentic democracy is no exception. IFES is well known here and garners the respect of the locals.

Civil Society, Youth and Elections, Democracy Assistance, Civic Education, Education

Azerbaijan Presidential Elections

October 15, 2008

On October 15, 2008, Azerbaijan held its fifth presidential election since declaring independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. This year’s presidential election was held

Elections

Azerbaijanis Seek Solutions to Decline in Women's Participation

September 21, 2007

A delegation of Azerbaijani women’s leaders examined the reasons for the declining participation of women in the political sphere in Azerbaijan during a September 19 visit to IFES headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Civil Society, Elections

Azerbaijanis Debate Election Reform

September 21, 2007

Results from a 2006 IFES survey on Azerbaijani democracy and elections sparked debate during a visit to IFES by visitors from the South Caucasus country on September 20. The delegation of 15 Azerbaijanis, organized by the American Councils for International Education, represented the president’s office, parliament, local government, media and nongovernmental organizations.

Elections, Democracy Assistance, Public Opinion

Azerbaijan 2006 Survey FAQ

July 23, 2007

This documents answers some frequently asked questions about the 2006 IFES survey in Azerbaijan.

Presentation of Findings from a 2006 National Survey of the Azerbaijani Electorate

July 11, 2007

This presentation details findings from a 2006 survey covering Azerbaijan's socioeconomic situation, respondents interest in politics, and their attitudes towards democracy, political parties, local governments, women's status, and their access to information (among other things).

Public Opinion in Azerbaijan 2006

July 11, 2007

This report reviews the findings from a 2006 survey covering Azerbaijan's socioeconomic situation, respondents interest in politics, and their attitudes towards democracy, political parties, local governments, women's status, and their access to information (among other things).

Raising the Bar:
IFES Chief Puts Law Into Practice in Azerbaijan

January 29, 2007

IFES' Dan Blessington advises Azerbaijan's Central Election Commission and is one of the key players in an international effort to update the country's election code before next year's presidential vote.

Elections

Research Chief Reflects on a Decade of Growth and Innovation

January 05, 2007

Rakesh Sharma reflects on a decade of survey work and looks toward a busy 2007 for IFES' Applied Research Center.

Public Opinion in Azerbaijan 2005: Findings from a Public Opinion Survey

October 06, 2006

IFES’ 2005 survey in Azerbaijan reveals a pessimistic public opinion with respect to several key issues than the 2004 survey. The results suggest that most Azerbaijanis are dissatisfied with the economic and overall situation in the country, indicating an importance placed on economic concerns by most of the respondents. Moreover, many Azerbaijanis do not think that their country is a democracy. Corruption continues to be a serious issue, as a majority of Azerbaijanis report paying bribes for medical care, grades and passports or other official documents. Despite this dissatisfaction, interest in politics has steadily risen over the past 3 years. Following the survey, IFES also conducted a series of focus groups with people interested in politics, and some findings from the focus groups are also included in this report.