On April 3, a regular monitoring visit was conducted to partner farms of the MAVETA Project in the Lori region, with the objective of assessing the effectiveness of workplace-based training and the extent of apprentices’ practical engagement within the dual education framework.

The visit provided an opportunity to observe firsthand how theoretical knowledge is translated into practical competencies in a real working environment. Apprentices were actively engaged in soil preparation and sowing activities, applying their knowledge of seed selection, soil cultivation, and fertilizer application.

An important achievement is that, beyond the tasks предусмотрված within the modular training curriculum, apprentices are also involved in the day-to-day operations of the farms. They assume additional responsibilities and contribute to a range of agricultural processes. This approach significantly enhances their hands-on experience, fosters a strong sense of responsibility, and strengthens their alignment with labor market requirements.

Monitoring visits of this kind, implemented within the MAVETA Project, play a vital role in ensuring continuous oversight and quality assurance, helping to ensure that the implementation of dual education remains fully aligned with established standards and proceeds in accordance with the intended objectives.

The MAVETA project is financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Austrian Development Agency and the Government of Armenia.  

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

A meeting–discussion was held in the Chambarak and Vardenis communities of Gegharkunik region, bringing together displaced persons from Nagorno-Karabakh and local host residents to strengthen collaboration and promote joint income-generating activities

Within the framework of fodder production support, beneficiaries were provided with essential inputs, including barley, sainfoin, nitrogen fertilizers, and diesel fuel. This assistance aims to facilitate the joint cultivation of land and create sustainable income opportunities.

During the meeting, participants were introduced to effective and efficient approaches for utilizing the provided inputs. Practical questions were addressed, and experiences were exchanged, contributing to the more impactful implementation of the initiative.

Similar meetings are planned to continue in the Syunik region, further expanding the program’s reach and ensuring broader support to communities.

Such initiatives play a vital role in strengthening social cohesion, enhancing economic activity, and fostering the sustainable development of communities.

The “Socio-Economic Integration of Refugees in Armenia” (SEIRA) project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the Strategic Development Agency NGO and the UN World Food Programme.