On December 19, 2024, the Department of Economics and Management at Khazar University hosted the preliminary discussion of Ethiopian doctoral student Abebe Gule Girma’s dissertation titled "The Financial Sector Development and Its Impact on Economic Growth in African Countries". During the session, the candidate provided a comprehensive overview on the relevance of the topic, the research objectives, and the findings of the study.
The discussion was attended by the university's faculty, academic reviewers, and departmental staff. Participants emphasized the significance, scientific innovation, and practical implications of the research, engaging in constructive dialogue on the subject. At the conclusion of the session, the dissertation was unanimously evaluated positively.
Based on the outcomes of the preliminary discussion, the dissertation has been approved to proceed to the next stage of evaluation.