Video conference on “Perspective plans in the field of public utilities” within the framework of the concept of “Smart nation” initiated by the “Innovation Center” operating under the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan was held in the round table format on August 11, 2020.
During the video conference, discussions were held on the organization of online utility payments, which are more relevant during the pandemic period, as well as the promotion of smart card readers, the use of 3D mobile maps and the creation of underground communication maps.
The event was attended by representatives of the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Azerigas PU, Azersu OJSC, Azerishig OJSC and EKM Global Consulting GMbH, and international partner of the Innovation Center.
The main purpose of the event was to form an improved institutional environment and advanced management systems in the field of public utilities in accordance with the requirements of the "Strategic Roadmap for the development of public utilities in the Republic of Azerbaijan" approved by Presidential Decree No. 1138 dated December 6, 2016. to use human resources, to ensure generation and diversification of distribution in each sector through investment opportunities, as well as to achieve efficiency and a high level of service in the field of utilities.