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Ramil Isgandarli: Azerbaijan actively participates in global urbanization and sustainable development processes

Chairman of the Board of the National NGO Forum Ramil Isgandarli

17 May 2026 14:37 (UTC +04:00)

Azerbaijan actively participates in global urbanization and sustainable development processes, Chairman of the Board of the National NGO Forum Ramil Isgandarli said during the opening session of the Assembly of Civil Initiatives and Civil Society Organizations held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, APA-Economics reports.

He noted that the National NGO Forum, as an umbrella organization uniting civil society institutions operating in the country, brings together NGOs working in the fields of sustainable development, climate action, social inclusivity, urban development, and youth participation:

“In Azerbaijan, mechanisms for citizens’ participation in state policy are regulated by the Law on Public Participation.

According to the legislation, stakeholders and local communities must be informed and consulted during urban planning processes.”

Ramil Isgandarli also noted that the importance of participatory urban planning approaches has increased in Azerbaijan in recent years:

“During the preparation and discussion of master plans for Baku, Ganja, Aghdam, and other liberated territories, steps were taken to involve local communities in the process and study public opinion with the participation of international experts.”