Digital Innovation in Public Administration - FChain

New Rules for Regulatory Pilot Projects Approved

By the Decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan dated April 30, 2026, the Rules for testing the effectiveness of digital solutions (AI, Cloud computing, Smart City technologies, etc.) implemented by government bodies have been officially approved.

Key Takeaways of the New Regulation:

• Innovative Scope: Safe testing of Artificial Intelligence, cloud systems, and immersive digital environments within public sector projects.
• Strict Timelines: Project approval takes a maximum of 60 working days. Following a positive financial audit by the Ministry of Finance, the pilot stage can run for up to 18 months, with a maximum project duration of 2 years.
• Objective: To ensure a risk-free, effective, and controlled digital transformation in governance.

Seamless Digital Compliance with FChain

This new regulatory sandbox mechanism framework requires businesses participating in public-tech partnerships to precisely evaluate their legal, structural, and financial risks.

At Financial Chain Corporation (FChain), we provide comprehensive guidance on drafting project documentation, conducting financial-risk assessments, and ensuring absolute legal compliance for companies offering tech solutions to the public sector. Navigate the new digital regulations seamlessly with FChain by your side.

You can access the full text of the Decree via : https://president.az/az/articles/view/72251