Human Rights and Development in Azerbaijan

This article discusses the challenges and opportunities for implementing regulatory principles on business and human rights in Azerbaijan. It also highlights the deteriorating human rights situation in the country and the role of civil society and international organizations in promoting inclusive growth.

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Human rights should be at the heart of the development. The social dialogue is
important for the promotion of business and human rights. It is a matter of unease that a
number of conspicuous civil society actors are placed in pre-trial confinement. The experts
look after the prospects and challenges of executing the regulatory principles on the business
and human rights in Azerbaijan. These principles provide guidance on averting and
addressing adverse impacts on the human rights of the business activities. The laws of
Azerbaijan are strong enough to protect, respect and promote human rights (Fukuda-Parr
Yamin & Greenstein, 2014). The government, business, and civil society should adhere to the
rules in order to achieve all the factors.
The humans in Azerbaijan have electoral rights to elect and elected along with
participating in the votes. However, Azerbaijan is a secular and representative democracy. It
has been criticized for bribing members to legitimize the fraudulent elections. The people in
the country do not enjoy the freedom of assembly. The freedom of action, assembly, and the
association has been declining for some years now. The human rights are deteriorating in
Azerbaijan. There are various measures in Azerbaijan to restrict freedom of media in the
country. The journalists have access to the print houses but face several defamation charges.
The citizens in the country are unable to access the reliable news on human rights (Orbie,
2016).
The corruption is also considered to be widespread in the politics. However, necessary
measures have been taken against corruption in the last few years. On the other side,
thousands of the homeowners are evicted from their houses in various part of the Baku to
make way for the business centers, parks, and exclusive residential areas. For this purpose,
compensation is offered below the market value and without any proper warning.
The experts look at the existing ingenuities, opportunities, and challenges to
implement the supervisory principles in Azerbaijan regarding human rights. These guiding
principles are addressed by the UN human rights council to avert adverse influences on
human rights of business activities. The laws of Azerbaijan are of a sound basis for human
rights to be protected, appreciated and promoted (Fukuda-Parr Yamin & Greenstein, 2014).
The actors like government, business, and civil society should obey the recommended rules
and regulations to sustain human rights.
To enhance the involvement of civil society in the economic and social life NGOs
promote inclusive relationships in all regions of the world. These NGOs responds to the

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constraints faced by the country by the effective use of consultative status with ECOSOC and
contribution in the international decision-making process. In the last 25 years, the World
Bank has supported Azerbaijan in executing critical structural reforms to stabilize human
relations and the economy. The bank has designed and implemented pension reforms and
social assistance program to reduce poverty in Azerbaijan. It has even introduced the best
international practices in order to grow local businesses and human capital. The bank even
offers accessible and effective public services.
The effective collaboration with the civil society and government ensures the viable
and equitable growth of the humans. The working group has been recognized by the UN
human rights council in 2011 to overcome the issues of human rights, transnational
corporation, and other business enterprises. The members of this working group serve in their
personal capacities and are independent of any government or organization (Orbie, 2016).
The World Bank is an effective alternative to the consultants. As a result, the businesses will
also be able to contribute positively and responsibly. The communication technologies
facilitate global learning to humans. More rights facilitate organizing and voicing of
antagonism. Encouraging the government to be more local boosts popular participation.

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References
Fukuda-Parr, S., Yamin, A. E., & Greenstein, J. (2014). The power of numbers: a critical
review of millennium development goal targets for human development and human
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Orbie, J. (2016). The European Union’s international development policy: leading and
benevolent?. In Europe's global role (pp. 83-106). Routledge.