Baku: The tenth session of the Asia-Pacific Information Superhighway Steering Committee (APIS) and the fifth session of the Committee on Information and Communications Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation recently took place in Bangkok, Thailand. These sessions were organized by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, Semral Aliyev, a representative from the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASAN), participated in these sessions as the co-chair of Working Group 2 on Digital Technologies and Applications of the APIS Steering Committee. Aliyev emphasized the significance of the ‘ASAN Khidmet’ model in delivering public services, promoting citizen-centered governance, and enhancing public service design and accessibility through modern methodologies. He also discussed the application of artificial intelligence and open innovation in the field.
The primary aim of the sessions was to foster cooperation among countries in the region regarding innovation, share successful governance models, and exchange experiences in utilizing new technologies for public service delivery. Representatives from ESCAP member countries and several international organizations attended the event.