Following the 2020 Karabakh War and subsequent restoration efforts, Azerbaijan has a rare opportunity: build from scratch. The “Great Return” program involves constructing entire new cities, with Füzuli International Airport and Zangilan’s “Smart Village” as flagship projects.
These new developments are being designed with Autonuminfo-ready infrastructure: autonuminfo azerbaycan
This makes the liberated zones a living laboratory for autonomous technology that can later be deployed in older parts of the country. Following the 2020 Karabakh War and subsequent restoration
Autonomous Information Systems in Azerbaijan: Digital Transformation and AutoNumInfo Frameworks This makes the liberated zones a living laboratory
The Ministry has launched a National Intelligent Transport System (ITS) Strategy. This includes deploying over 500 smart cameras across Baku, integrating weather sensors, and building a central data center for real-time traffic analytics.
Azerbaijan’s digital backbone is robust enough to support early forms of autonomous numeric information systems. However, “autonuminfo” remains a forward-looking concept. The country can become a regional leader in autonomous public registries if it addresses legal gaps and launches targeted pilots. The transition from semi-automated e-government to fully autonomous numeric information management is a strategic opportunity for the next decade.
Azerbaijan is a signatory to the UNECE’s Global Forum for Harmonized Vehicle Regulations (WP.29), which includes frameworks for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). Additionally, the country participates in the TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) program, where autonomous freight is a long-term goal.