This paper examines the economic significance of South Caucasus' Zangazur Corridor in terms achieving long-term peace, connectivity and integration region, boosting regional growth. It further claims that will aid future Caucasus reconciliation cooperation.Upon signing declaration, establishment corridor became even more critical. The connect Republic Azerbaijan Nakhchivan Autonomous via Armeni...

background it has been shown that trend of achieving to millennium development goal 4 (mdg 4), varies by region and between countries, indicating the possibility of existing different barriers and/or facilitators. objectives this study aimed to evaluate the trend of under five mortality rate (u5mr), and infant mortality rate (imr) and explore the main challenges to reach mdg 4 by 2015. patients...

Background The dissolution of the USSR resulted in independence for constituent republics but left them battling an unstable economic environment and healthcare. Increases in injection drug use, prostitution, and migration were all widespread responses to this transition and have contributed to the emergence of an HIV epidemic in the countries of former Soviet Union. Researchers have begun to i...

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BACKGROUND Research suggests that since the collapse of the Soviet Union there has been a sharp growth in the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in some former Soviet countries. However, as yet, comparatively little is known about the use of CAM in the countries throughout this region. Against this background, the aim of the current study was to determine the prevalence of usin...

Abstract Historically, the Caucasus has always been object of special interest dominant international actors due to its favourable geographical location. Such continues today. Despite difficulties in region (internal conflicts, different economic and political environments), countries-Georgia, Armenia Azerbaijan-are taking significant steps towards establishing close solid relations with Europe...

BACKGROUND To identify demographic and socio-economic factors that are associated with household expenditure on tobacco in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russian Federation, and Tajikistan. METHODS Secondary analysis of the data available through the World Bank Living Standards Monitoring Survey conducted in aforementioned countries in 1995-2000. The role of different variables ...

The functioning of the constitutional courts is a European standard, widely accepted also in post-Soviet countries. following paper looks at basic legal provisions Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia from comparative perspective. While Armenia undertake some democratic reforms, Azerbaijan remains consolidated autocracy, what justifies such comparisons. It argues that despite being line with practi...

The South Caucasus is a unique small and densely populated region in the southern part of Caucasus. It consists three independent states - Georgia, Azerbaijan Armenia. Georgia actively engaged Peaceful Neighborhood Initiative strives to deepen political economic relations with countries based on sovereign interests. In these processes, strengthening mutually beneficial, trust-based cooperation ...