World Bank hails Azerbaijan's growing interest in digital industry

  31 May 2024    Read: 789
World Bank hails Azerbaijan

Interest in the digital industry, especially online transactions and internet banking, is growing in Azerbaijan, consultant of the World Bank (WB) Khalisa Shahverdiyeva said. 

She made the remark during today's second annual reporting meeting of Azerbaijan Rapid Technical Assistance Facility (AZTAF) program, funded by the European Union (EU) and managed by the WB, in Baku.

“Research shows that 47 percent of the population is eager to learn more about conducting online transactions, and 40 percent are interested in Internet banking,” Shahverdieva said.

She found that Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan had the largest need for digital learning, with 87 percent of Kangarli district people and 79 percent of Sharur district residents wanting to improve their digital skills.

“Additionally, the agricultural sector can also benefit from access to the internet by adopting smart farming techniques such as digital farming, precision farming, and marketing,” she added.

To note, AZTAF was launched to support the Azerbaijani government in achieving the goals outlined in the Azerbaijan Socio-Economic Development Strategy for 2022–2026.

 

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