Djibouti's Minister of Labor, responsible for formalization and social protection, Yonis Ali Guedi, led a high-level delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan, to participate in the United Nations Summit on Innovation in Governance. The summit took place on November 5-6 at the Gulustan Palace under the theme "Building Future-Ready Institutions." The event was organized in partnership with the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the National Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations of Azerbaijan.
The summit brought together ministers and senior government officials from over 100 countries, as well as representatives from international and regional organizations, development partners, and private sector institutions. The discussions focused on modernizing state institutions, digital transformation, and innovation in governance. Participants explored ways to establish more efficient, transparent, and responsive public administrations, increasing access to and improving the quality of public services.
On the sidelines of the summit, Minister Guedi and Ulvi Mehdiiev, head of Azerbaijan's "ASAN" Agency for Public Services, signed a memorandum of understanding. The agreement aims to establish a framework for cooperation between the two countries, sharing experiences and best practices in administrative innovation, digitalization, and modernization of public services. This partnership will support Djibouti's efforts to develop its public administration and improve its performance.
The "ASAN" model, which has gained prominence in modernizing government services, will be of particular interest to Djibouti. The model simplifies administrative procedures, consolidates services in one-stop centers, and improves service quality and accessibility. By leveraging Azerbaijan's experience, Djibouti aims to enhance its public administration and respond to citizens' needs more effectively.
The participation of Minister Guedi and the accompanying delegation in the summit and the signing of the MoU reflect Djibouti's commitment to expanding its international partnerships and learning from leading experiences in governance and administrative innovation. This move supports Djibouti's efforts to modernize its public institutions and enhance its administrative capacity.
The agreement is part of Djibouti's national efforts to modernize its state institutions and improve public administration performance. The country is working to enhance its administrative and digital transformation, aligning with regional and international best practices. This cooperation with Azerbaijan is expected to contribute to Djibouti's progress in these areas.
The summit and the signed MoU demonstrate the growing importance of international cooperation in promoting innovation and modernization in public administration. By sharing knowledge and expertise, countries can accelerate their development and improve the delivery of public services to their citizens. Djibouti and Azerbaijan's partnership is a step towards achieving these goals.
Key points
- Djibouti and Azerbaijan have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in administrative innovation and modernization of public services.
- The partnership aims to support Djibouti's efforts to develop its public administration and improve its performance.
- The agreement is part of Djibouti's national efforts to modernize its state institutions and improve public administration performance.
Reporting sources
- Al Qarn · Al Qarn
