The State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan has achieved a significant international success.
The Service was announced as the winner in the “Best Cultural Heritage Data Innovation Azerbaijan” nomination at the 2026 competition organized by the international media organization International Business Magazine.
Receiving this award on the anniversary of the establishment of the Ministry of Culture (April 20, 2018) gives this achievement special symbolic meaning and makes it a valuable contribution to this notable date.
The award is presented for innovative approaches in the field of cultural heritage protection and management, particularly for the application of modern technologies and the effective management of databases.
Projects implemented by the State Service—especially the digitization of cultural heritage sites, as well as the systematic collection and management of data—were highly appreciated by international experts. At the same time, efforts aimed at preserving, restoring, and promoting Azerbaijan’s rich cultural heritage, along with the innovative data solutions applied in this field, were also specifically recognized.
This achievement reflects both the strengthening of Azerbaijan’s international reputation in the field of cultural heritage and the global recognition of its efforts in digitalization.
It should be noted that competitions organized by International Business Magazine bring together government institutions, research institutes, and international organizations from various countries, and outstanding participants are awarded.
