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Results of SWOT analysis conducted on the present state of EITI Coalition in training held on 23-24 September 2011
Strengths of Coalition
1. Being massive and active;
2. Being locally and internationally recognized;
3. Cooperation with the international organizations;
4. Availability of potential of strong experts;
5. Having dialogue with the government and companies;
6. Access to permanent financial resources;
7. Good management and organization;
8. Initiative (legislative initiative);
9. Contribution to the development of civil society;
10. Close contacts with the press;
11. Strong and independent NGOs in the coalition;
12. Having necessary expertise and methodical base.
Weaknesses of Coalition
1. Gradual reduction in financial opportunities;
2. Lack for information;
3. Passiveness of most Coalition members;
4. Reduced interest in transparency of oil revenues in society;
5. Government’s (companies’) being not interested in increased transparency of oil revenues;
6. Absence of the regional branches;
7. Poor capacity behaviors;
8. Regular inter-personal conflicts;
9. Prevailing personal interests in coalition setting-up;
10. Problems with the management (groupings, lack for unified team);
11. Lack for systematic approach, strategic planning;
12. Public awareness remained on the background by the donors over recent 2-3 years.
Opportunities
1. 150 members and experts available;
2. International initiatives – donors’ interests increased;
3. Representation of the Coalition-member NGOs in other Coalitions;
4. Gradual expansion of international relations of coalition;
5. Representation at MSG, equal cooperation with the government and companies;
6. Increased legislative initiatives;
7. Existence of legislations and advanced experience on EITI in various countries;
8. Location of Revenue Watch Institute and training center in Baku.
Risks
1. Government’s intention to establish alternative Coalition;
2. Financial instability (operational intervals at Soros and other donors);
3. EITI might remain aside the international attention with regard to Azerbaijan’s joining new initiatives (Open Government Partnership etc.);
4. Administrative barriers and obstacles during the project implementation;
5. Attempts made to take the MSG under total control of government;
6. Reduction in Coalition activity and influence, and its turning to a feeble organization in public opinion;
7. Limitations to the NGOs’operations because of the increased socio-political tensions;
8. Government’s refusing to cooperate on EITI in return of application of EİTİ++;
9. Non-professional board electable at the forthcoming elections.
10. Absence of any advisory or analytical center at the coalition.
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 Qubad İbadoğlu, İqtisadi Tədqiqatlar Mərkəzi İdarə Heyətinin sədri
Yola saldığımız 2009-cu il Azərbaycan iqtisadiyyatı üçün əvvəlki illərlə müqayisədə yalnız maraqlı hadisələrlə zənginliyi ilə deyil, həmçinin məsuliyyətlili və çətin olması ilə fərqləndi. Uzun illər davamlı iqtisadi artımdan sonra milli iqtisadiyyat 1996-cı ildən bəri ilk dəfə olaraq bir sıra çətinliklərlə qarşılaşmışdır. / All articles / |
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