TURKPA participates in the international forum SOCGOV 2026 on smart governance

On 24 October 2026, Secretary of the TURKPA Commission Dr. Kadir Yaman participated in the international forum “SOCGOV 2026: Digital Analytics for Smart Governance”, organized by the DOST Agency under the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Khankendi, Azerbaijan.

The forum brought together government officials and experts from various countries to discuss the application of artificial intelligence and digital analytics in social services, the improvement of government-citizen relations, and the exchange of best practices in digital governance.

Participants noted Azerbaijan’s achievements in social reforms, the benefits of the ASAN Service and DOST models, and Türkiye’s experience in the digital transformation of public services.

The event featured a panel session entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Public Administration: Opportunities, Risks and the Future”, during which international experts shared their experiences and discussed data-driven decision-making mechanisms.

The forum concluded with the adoption of a Declaration supporting the SOCGOV initiative as a platform for international dialogue and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of reliable data and modern analytical tools in shaping and implementing social policies.

Within the framework of the forum, the winners of the “AI4DOST Social Award 2026” competition were also announced. Of the 84 projects submitted, 20 advanced to the final round, and seven were selected as winners. The DOST Center for Inclusive Development and Creativity received a Certificate of Appreciation on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.