Baku hosts international conference “SOCGOV 2025”
Baku, October 24, AZERTAC
At the initiative of the DOST Agency under the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, an international conference themed “SOCGOV 2025: AI for Humanity and Transformation” was held in Baku.
The conference, organized at the “Gulustan” Palace, brought together government officials, MPs, representatives of non-governmental and international organizations, local and foreign experts, as well as about 350 delegates from 20 countries.
The event commenced with the performance of the National Anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan, followed by the screening of a video highlighting the activities of the DOST Agency.
In his opening remarks, Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Population Anar Aliyev emphasized that the conference marks a pioneering stage of innovation and new thinking in social governance, with the first presentation of the new “SocGov” brand of the DOST Agency.
Highlighting the efforts made to ensure social justice and transparency, enhance service efficiency in the social sphere, and transition from administrative methods to a service-oriented model, Anar Aliyev underscored the key role of the DOST concept in these achievements. He noted that the ministry is implementing a three-year action plan for the application of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in line with its overall strategy.
Other notable speakers, including Ulvi Mehdiyev, Chairman of the State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan; Orkhan Mammadov, Chairman of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of Azerbaijan (KOBIA); Musa Guliyev, Chairman of the Labor and Social Policy Committee of the Milli Majlis; Ahmet Aydin, Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Security of Türkiye; and Vladanka Andreeva, UN Resident Coordinator in Azerbaijan, emphasized the significance of holding such a conference to discuss the impact of AI on social life and current issues in social transformation.
The event continued with panel discussions, during which local and international experts shared their experiences and offered perspectives and recommendations on applying innovative approaches and modern technologies in social services.
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