AZERBAIJAN'S INVESTMENT POLICY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EAST–WEST TRANSPORT CORRIDOR

Abstract

This article examines Azerbaijan's investment policy in the development of the East–West international transport corridor for 2020–2025, based on empirical data, comparative analysis and multi-source financing. The study substantiates three key findings: Azerbaijan's allocation of approximately 3% of GDP to transport infrastructure; the increase of BTK railway freight capacity to 5 million tonnes; and the diversification of investment sources among SOFAZ, international financial institutions, the private sector and Chinese capital. The article also provides a comparative assessment of corridor development prospects to 2030 under three scenarios.