Mr Rashad Azizov
Head of the Creative Industries and Digital Development Department at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Rashad Azizov is an accomplished professional with a diverse background spanning law, digital development, and public policy. He holds a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence for Public Services from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, complemented by a JSD in Comparative Analyses of Legal Regulation of the Internet from Saint-Petersburg State University. In terms of scientific research, Rashad Azizov has contributed significantly to the field. His PhD dissertation focused on Legal Regulation: Informational Aspect in 2007. In 2017, his comparative research on Legal Regulation in the Internet was a notable contribution, followed by the publication of a monograph titled "Legal Regulation in the Internet: History, Theory, Comparative Studies" in 2021. Currently serving as the Head of the Creative Industries and Digital Development Department at the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Rashad Azizov is deeply involved in shaping the digital landscape of his country. Prior to this, he held prominent roles as the Head of Innovation & Digital Development Department at the Ministry of Digital Development & Transport and as the Head of the European Approximation Division at the Milli Majlis (Parliament) of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Rashad Azizov has been recognized for his outstanding contributions with prestigious awards, including the Medal for Distinction in Public Service by the decree of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 2015. He was also awarded the Certificate of Merit in the G-Cloud project of the Republic of Azerbaijan by the decree of the Minister of Transport, Communications, and High Technologies in 2019.