Baku:Participants of the 'UN Governance Innovation Summit Advancing Future-Ready Institutions' gathered in Baku and took the opportunity to visit the ASAN Khidmet center. This visit was part of the international event's agenda, which aims to showcase innovative governance practices.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the visiting delegates received an in-depth presentation about the ASAN Khidmet centers, which were established under the initiative of President Ilham Aliyev. The centers are known for their innovative solutions in the public service sector. Over the years, the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations, which manages these centers, has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the UN Public Service Award in 2015 and a UN Special Award for digital governance in 2019. In 2023, it was named the 'World's Most Advanced Public Service' as part of the Global Government Excellence Awards program.

The summit participants also learned about Azerbaijan's efforts to export the ASAN Khidmet model as an intellectual product to over 50 countries. Additionally, visitors were introduced to the activities of other significant initiatives in the country, such as the 'INNOLAND' Incubation and Acceleration Center, the 'ABAD' public legal entity, the Mobile 'ASAN Khidmet' service, and the 'Bilim Baku' center.

The summit attracts around 200 attendees, including senior government officials responsible for UN-related affairs, high-ranking representatives from international and regional organizations, development partners, and representatives from the private sector and academia.