19 Apr
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A study visit for school pupils was organized to the lead farm owned by “Vahan Grigoryan” PE.

On November 17, Strategic Development Agency NGO, in collaboration with the Stepanavan State Agricultural College, organized a study visit to the lead farm of “Vahan Grigoryan” PE in the framework of the MAVETA project for pupils from Stepanavan School No. 6.

The aim of this visit was to introduce the agricultural specialties piloted through dual education programs at the college, the specification and opportunities of dual education approach.

During the visit, Artur Titanyan, the veterinarian of the farm, provided insights into the veterinary profession, talked about the profession’s importance, existing demand in the market and aging out of the veterinary profession.  Mr. Titanyan made a tour in the farm and answered to the pupils’ questions.

The meeting was also attended by the career consultant of the Stepanavan State Agricultural College and the relevant teachers who presented the college, the educational program and taught professions.

The pupils had the chance get acquainted with the behavior of different pedigree animals, the organization of milking process and the modern agricultural machines and equipment used in the farm.

17 Apr
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Visit of the Deputy Regional Director of Swiss Cooperation South Caucasus Ursula Läubli to Strategic Development Agency NGO

The newly appointed Deputy Head of Mission of the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia and Deputy Regional Director of Swiss Cooperation South Caucasus Ursula Läubli starts her assignment in Armenia with meetings with the representatives of key partner organizations driving flagship development projects funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) in Armenia.

Ms. Läubli was accompanied to the meetings by her predecessor, Mr. Werner Thut.

As per the scheduled agenda, a visit was conducted to the office of Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO, where a meeting took place with Mkrtich Ayvazyan, the chairman of the organization and Karen Manvelyan, the Director of WWF Armenia. During the meeting “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) project, the ongoing project’s interventions and planned activities were discussed.

15 Apr
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“Farming as business” course for beginning farmers of Lori marz

In order to promote self-employment, Strategic Development Agency NGO within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia (MAVETA) project on March 26th, one-month practical course and consultation on the topic “Farming as business” was launched for individuals who has started farming in Lori region, in order to improve their business planning, management and decision-making skills.

During the training, farmers learned how to plan and establish a farm, manage effectively with limited resources, research markets, increase income, and analyze the “data” of operations.

Following the training session, participants will be provided with personalized professional guidance and business consultations aimed at crafting farm development strategies tailored to their needs. This assistance will focus on facilitating the transition of their farming activities from the family level to the structured business model.

15 Apr
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Presentation and Discussion of Veterinary Learning Assignments/Tasks with the participation of Goris Agricultural College MAVETA Project Partners

On April 11, 2024 “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO, organized a workshop on presentation and discussion of veterinary learning assignments with the participation of teachers and students of Goris Agricultural College and veterinarians within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project.

Lilit Beglaryan, the Adviser of SDA MAVETA Project made a speech of welcome and emphasized the importance of the cooperation of the structures present at the workshop as the key of successful implementation of dual education.

Afterwards, Mikael Haykuni, Veterinarian/Expert from Strategic Development Agency NGO, presented the participants with practical assignments/tasks of dual education in Veterinary profession which were developed with the support of experts from the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).The expert also mentioned the significance of documents as a tool to be applied during collaboration among apprentice, teacher and employer. The teachers of the college and mentors actively discussed each learning assignment and, based on the discussion, it was suggested to revise them according to the curriculum modules.

12 Apr
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Technical support to Goris State Agricultural College

Within the framework of “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, we continue to promote the development of agricultural sector.

In the scope of the MAVETA project “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO, equipped Goris State Agricultural College with new computers and laboratory equipment.

Due to the provided technical support, the teachers will be able to organize the teaching process by using more creative and interactive techniques. And the availability of laboratory equipment will contribute to the increase of interest and motivation in the profession of milk and dairy technologist.

By using these computers and the laboratory equipment the college students will have an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills to become more competitive specialists in the labor market.

The MAVETA project is funded by a broad coalition of international and local organizations led by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), including the Austrian Development Agency, the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Government of Armenia, the Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) NGO, Izmirlian Foundation, the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO and Vanand Agro CJSC.

 The project’s implementing partners are the GIZ and HEKS/EPER with the involvement of SDA and the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences at the Bern University of Applied Sciences (HAFL).

 

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