Established in 2018, "E-Gov Development Center" Public Legal Entity under the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations subordinate to the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan utilizes smart technologies and establishes e-government to make state services operate more efficiently, ensure service availability, and improve citizen's living standards. The main operational areas of the Center include electronic government services, e-visa issuance services, and digital payment systems. Multifaceted activities are also carried out by the Center aimed at developing G2C, G2B, and G2G e-services. To improve service quality, facilitate access to services, and increase citizen satisfaction, and e-Participation, advanced international practices have been explored, and innovative solutions have been introduced considering the needs of the citizens. Center manages “e-Gov” portal, “myGov” (proactive e-government portal based on the private cabinet), “ASAN Login” (SSO system), “ASAN Finance” (single electronic financial system), “ASAN Payment” (multifunctional government payment system), “ASAN Visa” (e-visa system), as well as “e-Tender” (centralized e-Tender platform for government agencies), “e-Agro” (electronic agricultural information system), “e-Auction”, construction permit system and others. It also renders several awareness-raising and communication campaign programs. Besides, the Center has developed the “The System for Obtaining and Monitoring Permissions during the Implementation of Special Quarantine Regime”.

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• Azerbaijan

This project is in line with UN SDG № 9.

EGDC plays an important role and responsibility in the development of the Information Society and, as appropriate, in decision-making processes, building a people-centered e-Gov Infrastructure and raising awareness in digitization, which will affect e-Participation.