Over the past two decades, USAID has made significant investments in the water and energy sectors of Armenia. Some of these programs created very useful reports about water and energy resources in Armenia, including the Water Resources Atlas of Armenia (2008), the Assessment of Groundwater Resources of the Ararat Valley, and the National Program on Energy Saving and Renewable Energy of Republic of Armenia (2007). These reports contain useful maps and geographic data. However, they are usually part of a much larger report that is not widely accessible to the public.
Yerevan, Armenia – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Smithsonian Institution have partnered for an innovative project to support cultural sustainability through cultural tourism in Armenia. The project was launched on November 20 at an official ceremony at the Matenadaran Scientific Research Institute of Ancient Manuscripts in Yerevan, which holds one of the world’s richest collections of medieval manuscripts and books. The ceremony included remarks by the U.S.
About 130 community leaders, local council members, government officials and representatives of local and international organizations came together in snowy Jermuk on November 10 for the Fifth Annual Congress of Rural Communities. The event, which was symbolically held on the Local Government Day, marked the 19th anniversary of the local government system in Armenia. Conference topics included agriculture, rural tourism, and inclusive growth in the regions of the country.
The head of USAID Armenia Karen Hilliard participated in the 4th Annual International Pension Conference, held in Yerevan, Armenia on November 9. During the event, ongoing social security reforms, including the implementation of the country’s new pension system (that goes into full effect in January 2017) and the introduction of the integrated social services system, were summarized.
Over 100 professionals from financial and government institutions of the country, and representatives from Ukraine, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Georgia and Russia attended the conference.
On October 30, 2015, the Center for Agribusiness and Rural Development Foundation held the official opening ceremony of the new Farm and Veterinary Service Center in Vardenis, Gegharkunik.
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