On November 29, the Economic Scientific Research Institute's (ESRI) Department of Macroeconomic Policy and Regulation presented the Annual Action Plan Report for 2024. The Head of Department, Malik Mehdiyev, delivered a presentation on ongoing research projects, including "Identifying Import-Substitutable Products and Assessing Production Opportunities," "Diagnostics of Consumer Goods Prices and Economic Impact Assessment of Price Changes," and "Monitoring the Real Sector (Preparation of Short-Term GDP Forecasts)." At the end of the presentation, audience questions were addressed.