A. General Information
1. Title
Azerbaijan-EU cross-border e-services
2. Status of the project
Operating
3. Implementation period of the project/service:
5. Geographical coverage
Regional: Europe
Participating countries: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Denmark, Latvia
Hub Point: Azerbaijan
6. Participating agencies/entities of the project/service:
a. Development stage
Lead agencies/entities
Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication
Other participating agencies/entities
B.EST Solutions, FUTURETRUST, ISESCO, ГАЗИНФОРМСЕРВИС, ASSECO
b. Operational stage
Lead agencies/entities (op)
Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication
Other participating agencies/entities (op)
B.EST Solutions, FUTURETRUST, ISESCO, ГАЗИНФОРМСЕРВИС, ASSECO
7. Main stakeholders/beneficiaries of the project
Traders (big enterprises)
Traders (SMEs)
Transport
Customs
8. Business process category of the project
Commercial Transactions
Forwarding and cargo handling
Transport
Regulatory/official control
B. Lessons Learned
9. Summary description of the project/service
Brief Summary
Azerbaijan and the EU have implemented the electronic circulation of documents for B2B, B2G and G2G documents related to transactions, customs and transport. This allows for digitalized, faster and more efficient processes.
a. Objective(s)
Streamlining transaction process through the digitalization and electronic exchange of documents.
b. Business need for the project (background)
Exchanging paper document takes time and cost which can be reduced by streamlining associated processes when going digital.
c. Business process covered*
d. Overall architecture and functionalities*
Cross-border electronic exchange of document is made through the Digital Trade Hub of Azerbaijan.
e. Relevant document/figure
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10. Documents and data exchanged via the project
- Electronic apostille - Medical records - e-invoices - e-documents for business contracts - Standardization certificates - Veterinary certificates - Quality certificates - Evidence of circumstances that may lead to exemption from liability under a contract (force majeure) - Phytopathological certificates - Certificates of origin of animals - Qualification certificates - E-procurements - Electronic tax declaration and application - Electronic social security information exchange
11. Data models/databases, proprietary solutions, hybrid approaches
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12. Main challenges faced during the project
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13. Lessons learned from the project
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14. Main benefit(s) of the project
Enhanced regulatory compliance*
Transaction Cost savings*
Transaction Time savings
Simplified process
14A. Elaborations/detailed description on benefits gained
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15. Technical/financial/capacity building/other assistance
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16. Future plan for expansion of the project
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17. Other information or relevant references on the project
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18. Relevant document regarding the project
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C. Relevant Standards
19. Name(s) of any international, national legal instrument underpinning the project
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20. Electronic message standard
20A. Electronic message standard supporting the project
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20B. Type of standard for electronic message applied for the project
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21. Technical communication standard
21A. Technical communication standard supporting the project
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21B. Type of technical communication standard applied for the project
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22. Security-related standards*
22A. Security-related standard supporting the project
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22B. Type of security-related standard applied for the project
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23. Other Technical Information
23A. Interface developed for data exchange with an internal system
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23B. Other technical implementation information
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