2. The “One-Stop-Shop” facility established with the help of IFC reduced the number of registration days for a business from 30 to 8 days
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5. IFC Investment Climate Advisory ServicesConsulted 500 entrepreneurs on their legal rights and obligationsSupported the Ministry of Emergency Situation in training 170 fire inspectors
11. Local companies gained access to over $40 million of financing by improving their corporate governance systems and practices with help from IFC
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14. IFC helped 6 higher education institutions in Azerbaijan introduce Corporate Governance courses into their curriculum
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17. With IFC’s support, Azerbaijan’s leasing sector expanded from less than $1 million in 2003 to $200 million in 2010
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20. IFC supported the establishment of the Leasing Association, the Association of Risk Professionals in Azerbaijan and the Association of Independent Directors
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22. Through IFC’s investments in financial intermediaries 150 000 micro, small and medium size businesses gained access to finance
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25. IFC’s financial sector investments helped 25 000 female entrepreneurs gain or expand access to finance
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28. IFC helped establish the first residential property appraisal system in Azerbaijan, which supports the development of the local mortgage market
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30. IFC helped Azerbaijan adopt Listing Rules aimed at assisting local companies in raising external financing through share and bond issuances
