The first phase of the two-part event which was jointly organized by the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), as well as in partnership with the Asian Development Bank and the Central Asian Institute for Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) took place. 

 

The main purpose of the webinar was to inform a wide audience about the "ASAN service" model, which is considered the country's best practice in providing public services, as well as the work done by the State Agency in e-government, social innovation and family business support and envisaged projects. The event was attended by experts from the public and private organizations of Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, as well as representatives of international organizations and NGOs.

 

Within the framework of the event, “Improving public service delivery from a regional perspective: current challenges and development prospects”, “Integrated service management and innovation in public service delivery: an example of “ASAN service” model and “Best practices in government support for small business through digital platforms” consecutive sessions were held.

 

At the sessions, experts of the State Agency made extensive presentations in relevant fields. In the panel titled "Best Practices in State Support for Small Business through Digital Platforms", ABAD was presented by Head of Marketing, International and Public Relations department Ms Laman Ahmadova. Representatives of the Islamic Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the CAREC Institute and the Islamic Corporation for Private Sector Development also spoke at the sessions.

The next webinar, which will cover numerous sessions on this topic, has been scheduled for November 17, 2021.