Digitalization Priorities in Azerbaijan: Challenges and Perspectives

Abstract

This research study aims to explore the digitalization priorities in Azerbaijan, with a goal to advance the country’s digital infrastructure, economic well-being and governance as key drivers in building sustainability, resilience and boosting economic growth due to diversification and minimizing over reliance on the oil sector in Azerbaijan. Some key areas of concern are the improvements in the systems of innovation, digital infrastructure, enhancing e-governance and boosting tech literacy. The strategic vision of digital transformation succumbs to different challenges such as digital illiteracy, underdeveloped infrastructure in some places, security threats and regulatory barriers. In this research, we thoroughly examined the strategic digitalization framework and initiatives put in place by the administrators and we offer long-term solutions to the identified gaps.