Anar Anar
Facilitator
Understanding Urban Development in Azerbaijan from Post-Soviet Towns to Smart Cities
November 6, 2024 | 12:00 - 13:00
Urban Library - room B
The State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
English, Russian
Reference:
UL-B 10
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Summary
The event will showcase a distinguished panel of experts, governmental officials, and university professors presenting various case studies from Azerbaijan. Topics include building smart cities in de-occupied territories, the university-city nexus in urban development, smart villages and agriculture's urbanization impact, revitalizing Soviet-era cities, and the impact of international events on urban reforms. Additionally, a Special Issue of the Baku Dialogue Journal will be available for free, focusing on these topics.
Objectives
The main objective of the event is to introduce the participants of WUF to the case study of Azerbaijan where WUF 2026 take place. Meanwhile, unique experience of Azerbaijan on reconstruction of territories, demining, building smart cities and villages can be good example for many countries.
Partners
Organization
Country
The State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
ADA University
Azerbaijan
Session panelists
Panelist
Role
Organization
Country
Mr. Alexandre Hedjazi
Ms. Fidan Namazova
Ms. Shahnaz Badalova
Deputy Head of Urban Planning and Spatial Development Department
State Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture of the Republic of Azerbaijan