A cosmopolitan city known for its vibrant cultural scene, Baku is one of several world capitals that have successfully and seamlessly merged Western and Eastern influences. The oil-rich capital of Azerbaijan, Baku is also the largest and most cosmopolitan city in the Caucasus.
And come Saturday, May 2, it will play host to more than 3,000 government officials, business leaders, investors, academics, civil society representatives and journalists who will be converging on the city for the Asian Development Bank’s 48th annual meeting.
A contiguous transcontinental country, Azerbaijan is a vital corridor for trade between Europe and Asia, making partnerships essential not just for Baku but for all countries plying its corridor. It therefore comes as no surprise that, conceived with Azerbaijan, the theme for ADB’s annual meeting this year is “Fostering Partnership for Development.”
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Lean Alfred Santos@DevexLeanAS
Lean Alfred Santos is a former Devex development reporter focusing on the development community in Asia-Pacific, including major players such as the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. He previously covered Philippine and international business and economic news, sports and politics.
