National Information Communication Technologies Strategy Vasif Khalafov “National strategy” working group - Web - e-Government in Azerbaijan Realities and perspectives

National Action Plan Basic documents «On National Information Communication Technologies Strategy ( ) for development of the Republic of Azerbaijan» The Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan February 17th, 2003 On development of National Action Plan for the implementation of «National Information Communication Technologies Strategy» Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan June 5, 2003

National Action Plan Goals The key goal of the National Strategy is to assist country’s democratic development and to create favorable environment for the transition to the information society through widely applying of ICT Building the information society is a complex process. Its successful implementation requires effective use of the involved political- administrative, financial, human, technical and other resources, correct selection of priorities and directions of activities, control and coordination of all conducted work.

National Action Plan Key activity directions Development of the telecommunication infrastructure, formation and development of national information resources Creating and developing the legislative base relating to the informatization, formation and development of e-Government, ensuring national information security and personal and private data protection

National Action Plan Key activity directions ICT and Modernization of Education, training national staff in ICT and providing minimal ICT literacy in the country, development of the social spheres using ICT Formation and development of e-Economy, strengthening scientific, technical and production potential in the ICT sector

National Action Plan 2004 Key activity directions

National Action Plan Present situation Some ICT projects development on e-Government: –The state automated “Elections” system was developed and ICT has widely been using in elections since 2000 –Modern ICT was widely used in the project “National Passport System of Azerbaijan” –“Data Transmission Network and Automated Control System” was created in customs system to improve management and procedures –Modern ICT was widely used during admission process to the institutes of higher and vocational education

National Action Plan Present situation Some current ICT projects development on e-Government: –formation of National register of State employees (EU Tacis Civil Service Reform Project) –formation register of legal documents (EU Tacis Restructuring and reforming of the apparatus of the Cabinet Ministries project) –reformation of provision of pensions system (State Social Protection Fund) –restructuring of budget and financial system (Ministry of finance, the Treasury ) –development web sites of Ministry of Taxes and Ministry of Communications

National Action Plan Present situation Representation of the state organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Internet gov.az gov.az –Since 2000 the free of charge registration of domain gov.az for state organizations is provided. At the present time 40 state organizations have got subdomains under gov.az domain –more than 80% ministries and about 60% state committees have got web sites

National Action Plan Present situation Representation of the state organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Internet

National Action Plan Present situation Representation of the state organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Internet

National Action Plan Perspectives 15. E-government a) Implement e-gov strategies focusing on applications aimed at innovating and promoting transparency in public administrations and democratic processes, improving efficiency and strengthening relations with citizens. b) Develop national e-gov initiatives and services, at all levels, adapted to the needs of citizens and business, to achieve a more efficient allocation of resources and public goods. c) Support international cooperation initiatives in the field of e-gov, in order to enhance transparency, accountability and efficiency at all levels of government. WSIS, Action PLan

National Action Plan Goals Conduct effective, transparent and controllable state administration and local self- administration Establish environment to ensure the opportunities to the citizens and social institutions to obtain, disseminate and use information Create the appropriate conditions for the participation of citizens and NGOs in public administration,  improve cooperation between the components of the political system by using the ICT

National Action Plan Key Principles Providing access to governmental information, rendering of information services Reengineering of business processes in governmental structures, wide usage of electronic documentation exchange Coordination of ICT development and use in the framework of common policy

National Action Plan Key Principles Universal, ubiquitous, equitable and affordable access to ICT infrastructure and services for all citizens as one of the main conditions for formation of the e-Government Enlightenment of the population about the modern ICT and their applications, improving people’s ICT literacy level

National Action Plan Main directions Preparation State Program for the implementation of “National ICT Strategy” in E-governance sphere Development and realization of mechanisms for regular improvement of government officials knowledge in ICT through Distance Learning systems; Establishment Internet portals for all central and local public bodies Development a cooperative network and systems for sharing data, information and technologies on state structures

National Action Plan Perspective projects Establish electronic data exchange system for Office of President, Милли Мejлис (Parliament), Cabinet of Ministries Creation cooperative systems for monitoring of use budgetary funds and electronic exchange of financial information Formation State register of private companies and population Creation e-Procurement systems for central and local government departments

National Action Plan Financial Support Resources in state budget allocated for ICT; Various local government and non-government funds; Resources of central and local administrations, state organizations allocated for ICT; Foreign and local investments, purpose loans; Financial and technical support of international and foreign organizations, grants

National Action Plan Organizational support To gain widespread public support for ICT projects realization ensure information distribution among population To create monitoring system for the implementation of National ICT strategy To create favorable conditions by the Government for development financial, customs and tax mechanisms for realization of ICT applications