In a world where economic growth is often measured in cautious increments, Azerbaijan stands out as a rare and extraordinary success story. Over the past 34 years, this young republic has increased its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by a staggering 167 times. That is not a typo. From the ashes of post-Soviet collapse, Azerbaijan has risen to become one of the fastest-growing economies on the planet, a feat unmatched by even the most celebrated development models of our time.