Anar Yusufzada is a highly skilled finance and business development professional with extensive experience in Islamic banking, Sharia-compliant finance, and SME support. Currently serving as the Director of the PPP Development Center’s capacity-building department in Azerbaijan, he has a proven track record in enhancing access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and advising on Islamic finance legislative frameworks. His career spans senior roles across Azerbaijan, Indonesia, and the UAE, focusing on finance structuring, compliance, and fundraising. Anar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and certifications from AAOIFI in Shariah Advisory and Auditing, underscoring his expertise in Islamic finance. Fluent in six languages (Azerbaijani, Russian, Arabic, Malaysian, Indonesian, Turkish) he brings a culturally nuanced approach to international finance and advisory roles.