In today's interconnected world, the digital revolution is fundamentally reshaping our societies and economies, offering unprecedented opportunities for sustainable development. The Republic of Azerbaijan stands at the forefront of this transformation, demonstrating how digital innovation can enhance governance, promote inclusivity, and support environmental sustainability. Our nation has made significant strides in creating a digital ecosystem that serves our citizens and contributes to our sustainable development goals. A cornerstone of this success is our comprehensive e-government portal, which offers more than 400 public services, streamlining processes and making government more accessible to all Azerbaijanis. We have embraced a holistic approach to digitalization, implementing a single sign-on system, Digital Login, across more than 100 government and private sector information systems. This integration not only simplifies access for users but also enhances the security and efficiency of our digital services. Innovation in digital identity is another area where Azerbaijan leads, offering several types of e-signatures, including cutting-edge e-signatures based on digital biometric recognition. This approach not only ensures the security of digital transactions but also paves the way for more personalized and accessible public services. Our national data and document exchange platform facilitates seamless interaction among government information systems, underpinning our commitment to transparency and efficiency. This platform is vital for our digital governance ecosystem, enabling real-time data sharing and decision-making. Azerbaijan has also developed sector-specific digital solutions such as e-procurement, e-justice, e-notaries, e-agro, e-education, e-food safety, and e-taxes. Each of these platforms is designed to meet the specific needs of our citizens, while also contributing to our broader goals of efficiency, transparency, and sustainability. In the context of global environmental challenges, our digital transformation initiatives offer valuable insights into how technology can support sustainability. From improving resource management through e-agro and e-food safety platforms to enhancing transparency in environmental governance through e-justice and e-notaries, digitalization is a powerful tool in our sustainable development arsenal. The digital transformation journey is about more than just technology—it's about people, inclusivity, and creating a sustainable future for all. Azerbaijan remains dedicated to sharing our experiences and learning from the global community, as we collectively harness the power of digital innovation for a better world. 1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? Live video streaming. The live video streaming will ensure that the online participant can see the offline audience too. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? We will also arrange a mobile phone through which one of the organising team will be connected. When there is Q&A, the person with the mobile phone will move around and also record it and live stream it simultaneously. We will also distribute a handout (both online and offline) about the issues that are being discussed to clearly communicate the content of the discussion. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. We will be using the Q&A of the chat, and the online moderator will be managing this chat.
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