STRUCTURAL REFORMS IN AZERBAIJAN AS PART OF THE EFFICIENCY OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE

Abstract

The article analyzes structural reforms in Azerbaijan as part of the effectiveness of democratic governance. It is underlined that a new judicial system was created under the leadership of the national leader Heydar Aliyev; constitutional control; institutions empowered by human rights, based on the principle of democratic justice; the activities of law enforcement agencies have been improved; media activities have been expanded; effective safeguards have been put in place to ensure citizens’ rights.

Keeping up reforms in the direction of human capital development in Azerbaijan is vital for improving the quality of education and creating a flexible mechanism for managing relations «science – education – production».

The principle of paralleling economic, political and legal reforms over the last 10 years is a fundamental basis for the process of democratization in Azerbaijan and the adaptation of liberal values of society.

Progressive development measures include enhancing the country’s economic potential, developing the non-oil sector, creating the conditions for workplaces, developing entrepreneurship, increasing substantially the volume and focus of social services, poverty reduction, etc.

The depth of reforms in Azerbaijan, the progress made in combatting corruption, the larger scale of the institutional changes and the measures taken to fight against corruption lead to the fact that Azerbaijan scores higher in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).

Azerbaijan has increased the pace of transition to an innovative society with better cultural achievements as a democratic country and preserving the development of a rich cultural heritage, taking into account the tendencies of the development of world civilization.