Fikrat Mammadov, Minister of Justice, presents recent developments of local democracy in Azerbaijan
[15/10/2014]
''Congresss monitoring missions and recommendations have been helpful in terms of identification of areas which could be further improved regarding local governance in Azerbaijan'', stated Fikrat Mammadov, Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan, adressing the 27th Session. He underlined, in particular, the key role of the newly adopted law On Public Participation in development of democratic institutions. ''This very law provides for closer interaction between the public and municipalities as well as for ensuring openness and transparency of their activity,'' he explained. ''Moreover, taking into account the key role of municipal associations in terms of promotion of local democracy, coordination and organization of municipal activities we managed to create national associations of municipalities,'' he added. M. Mammadov also underlined as a positive trend the engagement of youth which increased significantly and reached almost 30% in the last elections. ''Local and regional authorities have a crucial role to play in supporting young people in becoming fulfilled and responsible citizens. This role is a vital task if we are to ensure the sustainability and quality of civic and professional life for future generations,'' he said.
<font color='#55563B' size='2'>Fikrat Mammadov, ministre de la Justice, présente les récents développements concernant la démocratie locale en Azerbaïdjan</font>
Fikrat Mammadov, ministre de la Justice, présente les récents développements concernant la démocratie locale en Azerbaïdjan
[15/10/2014]
« Les missions de suivi et les recommandations du Congrès ont contribué à identifier des aspects de la gouvernance locale en Azerbaïdjan qui pourront être encore améliorés », a déclaré Fikrat Mammadov, ministre de la Justice, s’exprimant lors de la 27e session. Il a souligné en particulier le rôle clé joué par la nouvelle loi sur la participation publique dans le développement des institutions démocratiques. « Cette loi met en place une interaction plus étroite entre la société civile et les collectivités ; elle assure l’ouverture et la transparence de l’action municipale », a-t-il expliqué. « En outre, compte tenu du rôle central des associations de communes dans la promotion de la démocratie locale, et dans la coordination et l’organisation des activités municipales, nous avons créé des associations nationales de communes » a-t-il ajouté. M. Mammadov a également souligné, parmi les tendances positives, que la participation des jeunes a augmenté de manière significative pour atteindre presque 30 % aux dernières élections. « Les collectivités locales et régionales ont un rôle crucial à jouer pour aider les jeunes à devenir des citoyens épanouis et responsables. C’est une mission essentielle si nous voulons assurer aux générations futures un cadre de vie pérenne et de qualité, dans la vie citoyenne autant que professionnelle », a-t-il déclaré.
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''Congresss monitoring missions and recommendations have been helpful in terms of identification of areas which could be further improved regarding local governance in Azerbaijan'', stated Fikrat Mammadov, Minister of Justice of Azerbaijan, adressing the 27th Session. He underlined, in particular, the key role of the newly adopted law On Public Participation in development of democratic institutions. ''This very law provides for closer interaction between the public and municipalities as well as for ensuring openness and transparency of their activity,'' he explained. ''Moreover, taking into account the key role of municipal associations in terms of promotion of local democracy, coordination and organization of municipal activities we managed to create national associations of municipalities,'' he added. M. Mammadov also underlined as a positive trend the engagement of youth which increased significantly and reached almost 30% in the last elections. ''Local and regional authorities have a crucial role to play in supporting young people in becoming fulfilled and responsible citizens. This role is a vital task if we are to ensure the sustainability and quality of civic and professional life for future generations,'' he said.