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.

 

“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.

 

Veterinary Development conference in Armenia

On November 26-27 in Dilijan a two-day Conference was held aimed at reviewing and discussing solutions to existing problems in veterinary field, exchanging professional experience, and networking.

The conference provided an opportunity for presenting and discussing work done and expected developments and processes in veterinary field at public and private levels, a number of various disease treatment methods, establishment of new cooperation linkages between veterinarians and veterinary input supplier companies.

The conference was organized by “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO in the framework of “Livestock Development in the South of Armenia” project funded by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and “Livestock Development in Armenia: South – North” funded by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The long-term goal of above-mentioned programs is to promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural development in livestock dependent communities in both: southern and northern regions of Armenia by enhancing private sector development and activating Armenian-Georgian economic relations.

The event was attended by representatives from the Ministry of Economy,Food Safety State Inspectorate, UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), National Agrarian University of Armenia, “National Association of Veterinarians NGO”, field supplier companies, as well as programs’ beneficiary veterinarians.

 

 

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The 6th Workshop of the Coordination Platform for Sustainable Management of RA’s Natural Fodder AreasTook Place

On November 21 the 6th Workshop of the Coordination Platform for Sustainable Management of RA’s Natural Fodder Areas was held in Yerevan. The main purpose of the workshop was to present the working version of the Concept paper on Sustainable Management of RA Natural Fodder Areas developed in recent months. Among the workshop participants were representatives of the RA National Assembly and various ministries related to the sector, as well as public, international and scientific institutions.

At the beginning of the event, Mr. Ashot Giloyan, the head of the Local government policy department of the RA Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Mr. Matevos Asatryan, deputy of the RA National Assembly and member of the NA Standing Committee on Territorial Administration, Local Government, Agriculture and Environment and Mr. Ashot Harutyunyan, expert of the same Committee, welcomed the participants and wished them fruitful work. Further, the speakers highlighted the importance of the Platform’s activities and especially its recent initiatives aimed at developing a Concept paper for the sustainable management of natural fodder areas in Armenia and supporting organization of controlled movement of animals in Syunik marz.

A new partner of the Platform – the “National Association of Veterinarians” NGO was welcomed on board during the workshop.

During the workshop, the results and lessons learned from the study tour to the Republic of Kyrgyzstan were presented. The tour was organized by the Platform for the representatives of various stakeholders involved in pasture management sector in order to study the practices of sustainable pasture management in this country. The next section of the workshop was dedicated to the presentation and discussion of the working version of the Concept paper on Sustainable Management of RA Natural Fodder Areas, the development of which was initiated by the Platform and was done by collaborative efforts of national, regional and civil society organizations.

The Coordination Platform for Sustainable Management of RA’s Natural Fodder Areas is a joint initiative of the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO, Integrated Biodiversity Management in the South Caucasus Program implemented  by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ) and CARMAC II project implemented by the RA Ministry of Economy with the support of the World Bank.

 

“AGRO FOOD DRINK TECH Expo Georgia 2019”

“Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO within the framework of “Livestock Development in Armenia: South – North” project (The project is co-financed by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation) from 20 – 22 of November, 2019 Duster Marianna ”, “Berd Dairy”, “Lorva Milk” and “Duster Melania” are participating in “AGRO FOOD DRINK TECH Expo Georgia 2019 ” Food & Beverage in Tbilisi International Exhibition and Sale of Filling and Recycling Equipment.

The exhibition has gained popularity in recent years and is known as the most popular exhibition of food and beverages in the Caucasus, as well as packaging and recycling equipment. It attracts the attention of many buyers, visitors and experts, giving participants the best opportunities to present new products in developing markets in the region.

During the three days of the expo, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their products internationally and to be introduced to new sales markets.