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Azerbaijan: Integrity Indicators Scorecard

Azerbaijan: Integrity Scorecard Report > Sub-Category: Privatization
Indicators		Score
50	Is the privatization process effective?	42
51	Can citizens access the terms and conditions of privatization bids?	100

Indicator and sub-Indicator Details

Is the privatization process effective?

50a: In law, all businesses are eligible to compete for privatized state assets.

Score:

YES

Comments: According to the Law on Privatization of State Companies approved May 16, 200 and the Second State Program on Privatization, all businesses are eligible to compete for privatized state assets.

References: Reference: Legilsation on Privatization including State Programs.

50b: In law, there are regulations addressing conflicts of interest for government officials involved in privatization.

Score:

YES

Comments: No laws or State Programs address the conflicts of interest of government officials involved in privatization. Only the law on civil service has general provisions about that.

References: Reference: Legislatioon on Privatization of Azerbaijan Republic including State Programs.

Peer Review Comments: The draft law on conflicts of interest considers this matter.

50c: In practice, conflicts of interest regulations for government officials involved in privatization are enforced.

Score:

100

Comments: Since there is no specific law on this issue, in practice, it can not be evaluated.

References: Reference: Interview with Mehemmed Talibli, chairman of the Center for Economic Innovations (August 2007). Reports by "Azadlig" newspaper www.azadliq.az "Privatization Process in Azerbaijan" paper by Gubad Ibadoglu (May 2006) Azerbaijan.

Can citizens access the terms and conditions of privatization bids?

51a: In law, citizens can access privatization regulations.

Score:

YES

Comments: Citizens can access the terms and conditions of privatization bids by Mulkiyyet newspaper, which is published by the State Estate Committee of Azerbaijan Republic.

References: Reference: Second Privatization Program of Azerbaijan Republic. Mulkiyyet newspaper reports. www.mulkiyyet.az

Peer Review Comments: According to Article 25 of the Law on Privatization of state property, an announcement of the privatization of state-owned property has to be publicized in the official media at least 30 days prior to its occurrance.

51b: In practice, privitizations are effectively advertised.

Score:

100

Comments: Since all information related to the privatization bids are published in the newspaper, it can be said that privatizations are effectively advertised.

References: Reference: Interview with Gubad Ibadoglu, chairman of the Economic Research Center. Reports by CESD. www.cesd.az Reports by "Mulkiyyet" newspaper www.mulkiyyet.az

Peer Review Comments: Privatization-related information is published mostly in a formal way, often in newspapers that are not widely read.

51c: In law, the government is required to publicly announce the results of privatization decisions.

Score:

YES

Comments: According to article 25.3 of the Law on Privatization of State Companies, information on privatization of the state-owned enterprises are required to be published in the media within 15 days.

References: Reference: The Law on Privatization of State Companies of Azerbaijan Republic.

51d: In practice, citizens can access privatization regulations within a reasonable time period.

Score:

100

Comments: Yes, citizens can access the information through the media.

References: Reference: Interview with Gubad Ibadoglu, chairman of the Economic Research Center. Report on Sustainable Development in Azerbaijan by Ministry of Economic Development. CESD reports. www.cesd.az Reports by "Milkiyyet" newspaper. www.mulkiyyet.az

51e: In practice, citizens can access privatization regulations at a reasonable cost.

Score:

100

Comments: Citizens can access the information through the media for a low cost.

Peer Review Comments: If the information is available, it is free of charge.