As part of the IADAAM project’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable land management and agricultural development, the project’s land consolidation international expert Niels Otto Haldrup gave a presentation on “Structure and Key Issues in the Land Consolidation Process” to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia.
During the presentation, key aspects of land consolidation were discussed, including strategies for addressing land fragmentation, optimizing land use efficiency, and enhancing rural development. IADAAM project’s land consolidation expert highlighted international best practices, legal frameworks and represented some policy recommendations tailored to Armenia’s specific agricultural landscape.
The discussion provided a platform for engaging with government representatives on the challenges and opportunities associated with land consolidation. Emphasis was placed on the importance of transparent, inclusive decision-making to ensure that land consolidation efforts align with national priorities and benefit rural communities.
Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.
Within the IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by AESA – Agriconsulting Europe SA, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas.