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Open Government In Azerbaijan
Open government principles are an integral part of anti-corruption policy and governance reforms implemented in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Two National Action Plans on Promotion of Open Government were adopted with Presidential Decrees respectively in 2012 and 2016. Even though the Republic of Azerbaijan joined Open Government Partnership in 2011, its National Strategy on Increasing Transparency and Combating Corruption adopted in 2007 specifically included several measures aimed at the promotion and development of OGP principles. Vusal Huseynov and Kamal Jafarov served as the national focal point of the Open Government Partnership international initiative. The establishment of ASAN Service (one-stop-shop service hall) in Azerbaijan is an example of the implementation of OGP commitments. ASAN Service received UN Public Service Award in 2015. National Action Plan for the Promotion of Open Government (2012-2015) National Action Plan for the Promotion of Open Government is the main ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Government
Open government is the governing doctrine which sustain that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight. In its broadest construction, it opposes reason of state and other considerations which have tended to legitimize extensive state secrecy. The origins of open-government arguments can be dated to the time of the European Age of Enlightenment, when philosophers debated the proper construction of a then nascent democratic society. It is also increasingly being associated with the concept of democratic reform. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 for example advocates for public access to information as a criterion for ensuring accountable and inclusive institutions. Components The concept of open government is broad in scope but is most often connected to ideas of government transparency and accountability. Harlan Yu and David G. Robinson specify the distinction between open data an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Azerbaijan
A republic () is a "state in which power rests with the people or their representatives; specifically a state without a monarchy" and also a "government, or system of government, of such a state." Previously, especially in the 17th and 18th centuries, the term was used to imply a state with a democratic or representative constitution (constitutional republic), but more recently it has also been used of autocratic or dictatorial states not ruled by a monarch. It is now chiefly used to denote any non-monarchical state headed by an elected or appointed president. , 159 of the world's 206 sovereign states use the word "republic" as part of their official names. Not all of these are republics in the sense of having elected governments, nor is the word "republic" used in the names of all states with elected governments. The word ''republic'' comes from the Latin term ''res publica'', which literally means "public thing", "public matter", or "public affair" and was used to refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Open Government Partnership
The Open Government Partnership (OGP) is a multilateral initiative that aims to secure concrete commitments from national and sub-national governments to promote open government, empower citizens, fight corruption, and harness new technologies to strengthen governance. In the spirit of multi-stakeholder collaboration, OGP is overseen by a steering committee including representatives of governments and civil society organizations. History The Open Government Partnership (OGP) was formally launched on September 20, 2011, on the sidelines of a UN General Assembly meeting during which Heads of State from 8 founding governments (Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Norway, Philippines, South Africa, United Kingdom, and the United States) endorsed thOpen Government Declarationand announced theicountry action plansalong with an equal number of civil society leaders. The eight founding members also welcomed the commitment of 38 governments to join OGP. In the first 10 years, OGP members have crea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vusal Huseynov
Vusal Huseynov (born 12 January 1980) is an Azerbaijani public official who serves as the Chief of State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan since 23 April 2018 Early life and education Vusal Huseynov was born on 12 January 1980 in Baku. In 1997 September, Vusal Huseynov entered Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC), the Bachelor of Arts in Economics program. He obtained a bachelor's degree in June 2001. From September 2001 to June 2002, Vusal Huseynov participated in extensive post graduate course on environmental policy focusing on environmental economics in Slovakia, Bratislava at Academia Istropolitana Nova. Two years after, he began his master's degree in Azerbaijan Economic Relations in September 2003, and in June 2005 he got his master's degree in International Economic Relations. In 2007, he participated in John Smith Fellowship program (6 weeks) focusing on leadership and governance as a John Smith Fellow in United Kingdom, the cities of Edinburgh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamal Jafarov
Kamal Jafarov (born 15 December 1989, Baku) — Member of the Azerbaijan Parliament, deputy head of Azerbaijani delegation to Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (''PACE'') and head of Anti-Corruption Training Center near General Prosecutor Office. He is member of European Conservatives Group and Democratic Alliance at ''PACE.'' Early life and education Kamal Jafarov earned law degree from Baku State University. He holds an LL.M. degree from King's College London and a MA degree from International Anti-Corruption Academy, which is the first international intergovernmental organization offers a master degree in anti-corruption studies. He also graduated from an interdisciplinary program on an "Introduction to the American legal system" from Central Texas College, USA. Kamal Jafarov is an internationally certified anti-money laundering specialist from ACAMS. He speaks English, French and Russian languages. He served in the army during 2013-2014. He is married and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASAN Service
ASAN service ( az, ASAN xidmət) is a state agency for public services to citizens of Azerbaijan. The agency's goal is to make services more easily accessible to citizens using modern technologies."Azerbaijan's one-stop public service shop is driving up efficiency" Retrieved January 11, 2017. The acronym “ASAN” stands for “Azerbaijan Service and Assessment Network”. The word “asan” means “easy” in Azerbaijani. ASAN service, as part of the State Agency for Public Services and Social Innovations under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, is chaired by Ulvi Mehdiyev. Entities and services “A ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Commission On Combating Corruption
The Anti-Corruption Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan ( az, Azərbaycan Respublikasının Korrupsiyaya Qarşı Mübarizə üzrə Komissiyası) is set up according to the article 4.2 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on "Fight Against Corruption" and functions as a specialized agency on combating corruption since 2005. Commission is composed of 15 members. 5 members of the commission are appointed by the President of the Republic, 5 by the Parliament and the 5 by the Constitutional Court. The statute of it approved by the Law of Azerbaijan Republic dated May 3, 2005 defines the authorities of the commission. Principal Objectives of the Commission Commission's main objectives are: * to take part in formation of state policy in the area of combating corruption * to coordinate the activities of public institutions in this area * to supervise the implementation of the State Program on Combating Corruption * to analyse the state and efficiency of the struggle again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Transparency International
Transparency International e.V. (TI) is a German registered association founded in 1993 by former employees of the World Bank. Based in Berlin, its nonprofit and non-governmental purpose is to take action to combat global corruption with civil societal anti-corruption measures and to prevent criminal activities arising from corruption. Its most notable publications include the Global Corruption Barometer and the Corruption Perceptions Index. Transparency International serves as an umbrella organization. From 1993 till today its members have grown from a few individuals to more than 100 national chapters which engage in fighting perceived corruption in their home countries. TI is a member of G20 Think Tanks, UNESCO Consultative Status, United Nations Global Compact, Sustainable Development Solutions Network and shares the goals of peace, justice, strong institutions and partnerships of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG). TI is a social partner of Global Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azerbaijan Anti-Corruption Academy
Azerbaijan Anti-Corruption Academy ( Azerbaijani: ''Azərbaycan Anti-Korrupsiya Akademiyası)'' is a non-governmental organization established in 2016 for the purpose of raising public awareness on the fight against corruption and promoting the role of education to prevent corruption in Azerbaijan. The Academy (AZACA) offers public lectures, forums, short and long-term training programs, tailor-made programs designed for specific target groups such as civil servants, students and private sector. AZACA works in cooperation with national chapter of Transparency International, Open Government Partnership Dialogue Platform, Network of NGOs specialized in fighting against corruption, Commission on Combating Corruption, ASAN Service, etc. AZACA involves Council of Europe certified trainers who have completed the Training-of-Trainers courses within the CoE/EU Joint Project on “Strengthening capacities to fight and prevent corruption in Azerbaijan” to deliver trainings for civil servant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
