21 Nov
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“Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project’s team met with the staff of Ararat regional administration

On November 20th, RA Ararat Marz Governor Sedrak Tevonyan welcomed a delegation led by Stefan Rosenow, the team leader of the “Development of Irrigated Agriculture in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project.

Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (AFD) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.

Within the IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by Agriconsulting Europe S.A, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas.

During the meeting, the project team presented an overview of the planned activities for Ararat Marz, outlining the key objectives and anticipated outcomes.

The importance of access to services essential for managing water resources and promoting agricultural development, as well as the challenges in the agricultural sector that are hindering the economic growth of Ararat region were discussed.

The Governor of Ararat Marz Sedrak Tevonyan has indicated his support for the project. “Our farmers need agricultural advisory services to improve their operations, and this component of the project is very important and in demand,” he said.

The meeting aimed to foster closer cooperation between regional administration and AEST Coordinators to create a more resilient and efficient agricultural system in Ararat Marz.

19 Nov
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Training on Providing Experiential Tourism Services in Vanadzor

As part of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) and RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” projects, a training session on “Essentials of Experiential Tourism Services and Registration on the LIKE LOCAL Digital Platform” was held on November 17 in Vanadzor.

The training, led by LIKE LOCAL platform representative Gevorg Babayan and expert Sirarpi Fahradyan, engaged participants through interactive discussions. Attendees explored various approaches to developing tourism products and learned about factors influencing their success, along with the characteristics of providing alternative tourism services on an international platform.

Special focus was given to the demands of experiential tourism, including arts and crafts, local traditions, food service, and hygiene standards. Participants also received a detailed overview of writing guidelines for the LIKE LOCAL platform, covering account management, the use of digital tools for guest communication, and other technical aspects.

Additionally, the training emphasized skills in guest service, intercultural communication, and ethical practices, providing a comprehensive foundation for professionals aiming to enhance Armenia’s tourism offerings.

LILA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and implemented by the WWF Armenian Office (WWF-Armenia) in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by Helvetas in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency NGO and others in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkan countries.

14 Nov
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Enlarged meeting within the “Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project

During the visit of Lorenzo Grazioli, Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department at Agriconsulting Europe S.A. (AESA) to Armenia, an enlarged meeting was held in the Ministry of Economy with the representatives of institutions involved in the implementation of the technical assistance component of the “Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project. Within the IADAAM project a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by Agriconsulting Europe S.A, Avenue Consulting Group, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium.

Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (AFD) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.

During the meeting the discussion was held with a focus on the planned activities and interventions under the IADAAM project, which aims to improve irrigation systems and agricultural practices in the Ararat and Armavir regions. The meeting also covered the establishment of an AESA branch office in Armenia, which will serve as a local hub for project coordination and enhance the effectiveness of technical assistance in the regions.

11 Nov
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Participation in the WTM London-2024 Within the LILA Project

On November 5-7, the WTM London world tourist exhibition took place in London, at which the Tourism Committee of RA presented Armenia with a single large pavilion.

Nueva Vista Tour Operator, a partner of the project, also participated in WTM London-2024 with the support of the “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development” (LILA) project.

WTM London, bringing together tourism professionals from around 184 countries, is one of the world’s leading tourism exhibitions.

The partner tour operator of the LILA project presented the tourist attraction and indigenous experiences of Armenia, as well as the sustainable, inclusive tourism results created within the framework of the LILA project.

At the exhibition, the Armenian representatives had the opportunity to communicate with visitors, specialists and potential partners.

Participation in the exhibition aimed to showcase the country’s tourism potential and offers on the international stage, to attract more tourists to Armenia and promote sustainable development.

LILA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and implemented by the WWF Armenian Office (WWF-Armenia) in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

08 Nov
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Trainings on Providing Experiential Tourism Services

As part of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) and RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” projects, training sessions on “Essentials of Experiential Tourism Services and Registration on the LIKE LOCAL Digital Platform” were held on November 2-3 in Ijevan and Yeghegnadzor.

The training, led by LIKE LOCAL platform representativeGevorg Babayan and  expert Sirarpi Fahradyan, engaged participants through interactive discussions. Attendees explored various approaches to developing tourism products and learned about factors influencing their success, along with the characteristics of providing alternative tourism services on an international platform.

Special focus was given to the demands of experiential tourism, including arts and crafts, local traditions, food service, and hygiene standards. Participants also received a detailed overview of writing guidelines for the LIKE LOCAL platform, covering account management, the use of digital tools for guest communication, and other technical aspects.

Additionally, the training emphasized skills in guest service, intercultural communication, and ethical practices, providing a comprehensive foundation for professionals aiming to enhance Armenia’s tourism offerings.

 LILA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and implemented by the WWF Armenian Office (WWF-Armenia) in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

 RECONOMY is an inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by Helvetas in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency NGO and others in the Eastern Partnership and Western Balkan countries.

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