27 Dec
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Annual workshop with the representatives of local self-government bodies on sustainable pasture management

In the framework of “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” and “Livestock Development in Armenia: South – North” projects implemented by Strategic Development Agency NGO a workshop devoted to summarizing annual results of activities carried out with the Local Self-Government Bodies (LSGBs) in the field of pasture management and discussing further steps was held in Jermuk from December 23 to 27. Around 300 representatives of LSGBs and regional administrations of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Lori, Shirak, Gegharkunik and Tavush marzes participated in the workshop.

The event started with the opening speeches of “Strategic Development Agency” NGO representatives followed by presentations of the necessity of sustainable pasture management and the role of communities in this field and the summary of activities of the Program Coordination Platform for Sustainable Management of RA’s Natural Fodder Areas during 2019. During the last section of the event results of the two projects’ interventions towards development of capacities of target LSGBs were presented, lessons learned were discussed and a Q&A session took place. At the end of the event the participants presented their suggestions and recommendations.

“Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and “Livestock Development in Armenia: South – North” project is funded by the Austrian Development Agency (the operational unit of Austrian Development and Cooperation) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The projects include 200 rural settlements of Syunik, Vayots Dzor, Lori, Shirak, Gegharkunik and Tavush marzes with around 160,000 inhabitants. In target regions, the projects aim to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities of households involved in livestock farming also through sustainable natural resource management.

 

23 Dec
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The importance of animal slaughtering and the transition paths in Armenia

On December 20th, 2019 in Yerevan Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA held a conference on “Importance of animal slaughtering and transition paths in Armenia” with the support of “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” and “Livestock Development in the South-North” Programs. Representatives from international organizations and state bodies participated the conference. “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” and “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North” Projects are financed Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Austrian Development Agency, the program unit of Austrian Development and Cooperation.

The event was aimed at informing meat market participants about the importance of animal slaughtering, as well as the transition ways from backyard to slaughterhouse slathering practices in Armenia and the steps undertaken by the Food Safety Inspection Body of The Government of RA. The inspection body once again highlighted the importance, as well as the ways of transition from backyard slaughtering to slaughterhouse.

Head of Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA Mr. Georgi Avetisyan indicated about the strict control, assuring that meat and meat products without veterinary safety certificate N5 will be removed from the market.

During the event, there was mentioned the tight cooperation between Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA and SDA in the transition process to slaughterhouse slaughtering, jointly implemented activities achieved results.

During the seminars organized by SDA NGO, employees of Inspectorate Body as well as representatives of slaughterhouses received knowledge and information on international experience on slaughtering activities and control, instructions on animal transportation and quarantine before slaughtering, procedures for delivering meat and by products to the marketplace, as well as necessary skillset to implement already started transition process from backyard slaughtering to slaughterhouse mandatory practices in a smooth and stable way.

After the conference, certificates of participation were given to inspectors of Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA for attending the “Inspection fundamentals for companies providing slaughtering services supervised by Food Safety Inspection Body of the Government of RA” training financed by Strategic Development Agency NGO.

 

19 Dec
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Awareness raising campaign aimed to increase the role of artificial insemination services in animal husbandry

On December 12, in Jermuk a conference on “Increasing the Role of the Artificial Insemination Service for Cattle breading” was held. The conference was organized within the “Promotion of Artificial Insemination” awareness raising campaign aimed at promoting dissemination of artificial insemination services for cattle and increasing it’s role and importance among farmers.

The event was full of discussions on solving the problem. Awareness raising and photo competition for calves was organized during the conference.

The event was concluded with presentation of photo contest of calves born in the result of artificial insemination. Two farmers from Vayots Dzor and Syunik marzes were selected by three jury members. The 43 farmers who participated in the competition received certificates of appreciation, and the winners received prizes. The event was also of interest to the farmers who do not use the artificial insemination service.

About 70 representatives from Syunik and Vayots Dzor marzes – women and men farmers, artificial insemination technicians, veterinarians, as well as representatives from the state bodies participated in the conference.

It is envisaged that such events will be continuous.

The conference was organized within the framework of the “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” project. The project is implemented by Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). The project aims to increase economic opportunities and incomes of farmers involved in animal husbandry in Syunik and Vayots Dzor regions.

13 Dec
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Third meeting of donor organizations involved in Vocational Education and Training

Annual Stakeholder Dialogue Meeting launched today at Aghveran Crystal Resort. The Stakeholder Dialogue meeting is organized by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO in the framework of “VET development in Syunik marz” project in cooperation with RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport.

The meeting is taking place for the 3rd time and it involved representatives from the following organizations/institutions: RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport, National Center for VET development, “GIZ Armenia”, “Save the Children Armenia”, “Global Development Fund”, “Anoushavan and Ofik Abrahamian Education Fund”, “German VET partnership project”, State Employment Agency, “People in Need”, “Armenian Caritas” benevolent NGO, UNDP Armenia and International Labor Organization (ILO).

During the meeting the organizations exchanged presentations on their projects: main goals and achievements followed by questions and answers and discussions sessions and coordination of future plans.

The Stakeholder dialogue meeting serves as a platform for experience sharing and information exchange in the field of VET.

 

13 Dec
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“Accessible Export” intensive training course on export toolkit and international tendencies was held in Jermuk

On December 13-14 in Jermuk an “Accessible Export” intensive training course on export toolkit and international tendencies was held. The training was organized by Strategic Development NGO within the framework of “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North” Project funded by Austrian Development Agency, the program unit of Austrian Development and Cooperation, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation as well as “Livestock Development in South of Armenia” Project, funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The training course was aimed at skill development and knowledge enhancement of milk processing companies’ representatives operating in Tavush, Gegharkunik, Shirak and Lori marzes. The training was delivered by #ExportSolutions company by industry experts: Mr. Narek Aleksanyan and Ms. Anna Beklyarova.

 

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