Local bodies conferred another power

Government officials and entrepreneurs gathered on Monday for the launch of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Digitalization Program. The event, held in Baku, featured active participation from the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IRIA) and the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (SMBDA), reflecting concerted efforts to leverage technology as a growth catalyst.

A large-scale demolition of houses is set to begin in Baku next year as part of a phased urban development project, city officials announced. An inventory of the housing stock is currently being conducted on the affected streets to determine the exact number of properties that will be demolished.

Azerbaijan has approved a new set of regulations detailing the procedures for managing social emergencies as part of its efforts to improve the country’s legal framework for addressing emergencies. This move aligns with amendments to the country's “Law on Emergency Situations,” aimed at establishing comprehensive protocols for responding to social emergencies and mitigating their impact.

Azerbaijan’s State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture has signed a partnership agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop a roadmap for green building initiatives, the committee announced on Monday.