In this episode of World Business, we explore the critical role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards in Azerbaijan's economic evolution. As the nation diversifies from its resource-rich base, the ESG agenda is becoming a key driver of competitive advantage and sustainable growth.
To provide an insider's perspective, the program features an in-depth interview with Gune Asgar, Senior Assurance Manager and Head of ESG Practice at PWC Azerbaijan. With her front-row seat to the region's corporate shift, she discusses whether the nation's corporate sector is merely "ticking boxes" or genuinely leading the way in sustainable business practices.
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On 12 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak focused on the aftermath of Colombia’s devastating earthquake, tensions surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, growing Russia-North Korea military cooperation and security and environmental challenges across the Caspian and Black Sea regions.
On 11 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak examined U.S. President Donald Trump’s new demands for Iran, Russia-Iran cooperation and regional connectivity through the South Caucasus alongside key political, security and climate developments worldwide.
On 10 August, AnewZ’s Daybreak focused on developments in Gaza, Lebanon-Israel negotiations, Iran’s position on talks with Washington and the latest global security and climate-related challenges.
On 7 August, AnewZ's Daybreak focused on the Iran war, escalating violence in Yemen and a deadly migrant crisis in Spain's Ceuta enclave.
The 8 August commemorative edition of AnewZ's Context looked back on the year since the Washington breakthrough, examining how the initialling of the Azerbaijan-Armenia peace agreement and the launch of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity have reshaped regional politics.
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