Baku:Guinea has set an ambitious goal to modernize its public services by 2040, inspired by the ASAN Khidmet model. This initiative is part of the 'Simandou 2040' development program, which outlines Guinea's national ambitions for the coming decades.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Faya François Bourouno, Guinea's Minister of Public Administration Modernization and Civil Service, highlighted the country's commitment to this vision during a session titled 'The Future of Governance Vision, Mission and Transformation' held in Baku.

The 'Simandou 2040' program is comprehensive, including 122 mega-projects and 36 key reforms that are either underway or in development. The ultimate aim is to transform Guinea into a developed nation by 2040, ensuring that public services are accessible to all citizens.

Minister Bourouno also shared his recent experience from March 2026, when he attended a seminar in Azerbaijan. During this visit, an 'Agreement on Cooperation between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the Republic of Guinea on the Implementation of the ASAN Khidmet Model in the Republic of Guinea' was signed, marking a significant step towards achieving Guinea's modernization goals.