Baku:An international summit titled "UN Governance Innovation Summit Advancing Future-Ready Institutions" took place in Baku, focusing on the future of public administration and institutional reforms. The event featured a ministerial discussion on "The Future of Governance Vision, Mission and Transformation."

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the summit saw participation from representatives of countries including Turkey, Hungary, Sri Lanka, Guinea, and Senegal, as well as the State University of New York. Discussions centered around the future of public administration and the prospects for public institutions through 2040, emphasizing the transformation of governance systems.

The discussions highlighted the necessity for governance systems to transform in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants examined the significant disruptions and challenges faced by governments due to technological advancement, societal change, and global uncertainty.

Further, the summit addressed the modernization of public institutions, implementation of civil service reforms, and strategies to create more agile, efficient, and citizen-oriented governance systems in a rapidly evolving world.