12 Apr
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An official visit of the Austrian Development Agency delegation to Syunik

On April 10-11, a delegation from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) undertook an official visit to the beneficiaries and partners involved in “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) and “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2″ projects, which are implemented by the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

The delegation was represented by Klaus Kapper, the Head of Yerevan office of the Austrian Development Agency, Nora Alanakyan, the deputy head of ADA and Tobias Orischnig, Programme Manager, responsible for Moldova, Georgia and Armenia.

During their visit, the delegation engaged in meetings with the head of the Sarnakunq rural settlement of Sisian enlarged community, interacted with beneficiary farmers, and visited the recently opened “Lead farm” in Kapan.

As part of the MAVETA project, which receives partial funding from the Austrian Development Agency, visits were arranged to the Sisian branch of the Armenian National Agrarian University and the “Sis-Alp” Dairy Company.

The official visit also included a discussion session, during which Vahe Hovhannisyan, manager of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project, and Lilit Hovhannisyan, manager of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project presented the project achievements, ongoing interventions and forthcoming activities.

 

 

 

10 Apr
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Visit to the Goris public schools for professional orientation

On April 10, within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a career orientation and professional guidance visit was organized in the primary schools No. 2 and No. 3 primary school after Yu. Bakhshyan in Goris Community of Syunik Region.

The visit was held jointly with the MAVETA project partner, Goris State Agricultural Collage after professor Kh. Yeritsyan.

During the visit, Lilit Beglaryan, VET consultant presented the MAVETA project and the advantages of dual education.

Harutyun Tsatryan, a private sector partner, director of “Elola” company, was also present at the visit. He presented the demand for the profession of milk and dairy technologist in the region and the opportunities provided by the educational system with a dual approach.

Mikael Haykuni, specialized in animal health and breeding from Strategic Development Agency NGO spoke about the need to involve young personnel in the field of veterinary medicine and presented the importance of the profession from the point of view of public health protection.

More than 80 pupils were present at the two meetings, and they raised their questions regarding the admission procedure and the duration of training in the presented professions.

09 Apr
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Event honoring women, involved in agriculture and contributing to the improvement and development of the sector

On April 8, the event for honoring women, involved in agriculture and contributing to the improvement and development of the sector took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

The event was organized by Strategic Development Agency NGO within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project (MAVETA) program.

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).

The purpose of the event was to promote the professions targeted by the MAVETA project, expand the involvement of women in the field, increase their role and provide an opportunity to establish connections with each other.

The event started with the welcome speech of Armenuhi Poghosyan, Head of the Department of Primary (Craftsmanship) and Vocational Education of the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports, who emphasized the role of education in the development of agriculture and presented the agricultural specialties introduced by dual education within the MAVETA project, which will enable students already skilled entry into the labor market, contributing to the employability of communities.

Mrs. Poghosyan was followed by RA Deputy Minister of Economy, Tatevik Sargsyan, who emphasized the role of women in the field of agriculture and noted that most of the local products are provided by women, working in the field. “May there always be professional successes in your life, let’s continue serving the motherland and its progress honestly and unceasingly,” said Mrs. Sargsyan.

Monique Frey, the VET consultant from HEKS/EPER, presented the experience of Switzerland and the implemented programs for involving women in political and social life.

Sona Tsarukyan, the deputy head of the Food safety inspection body of the Republic of Armenia, urged young people to choose their professions by their heart.

Additionally, she proposed the inclusion of men in similar gatherings to further emphasize the significance of women in the agricultural sector.

At the event, seven women specializing in professions such as veterinary, milk and dairy technology, and farm management shared their success stories.

During the event, through a panel discussion, Melanya Karapetyan, head of the food safety department of the RA Ministry of Economy, Armenuhi Poghosyan, head of the department of primary (craftsmanship) and vocational education of the RA Ministry of education, science, culture and sports and a representative of the private sector, a female entrepreneur, the co-founder of “Lorva Kat” company Anush Sukiasyan presented and discussed the challenges for women, involved in agriculture and ways to overcome them.

02 Apr
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Meeting was organized between “Sky Agro” LLC and Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia

Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO continues to support its partners in establishing networking communications and cooperation possibilities with local organizations and companies.

On April 1, the meeting was organized between “Sky Agro” LLC (partner company within RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project) and Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia.

During the meeting with Vine and Wine foundation of Armenia the services provided by Sky Agro were introduced and the collaboration possibilities between two organization were discussed.

“Sky Agro” employs an innovative approach, leveraging agricultural drones and skilled agricultural pilots to deliver efficient and targeted crop monitoring for accurate agricultural practices.

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

22 Mar
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Awareness-raising visits to regional schools were organized within the framework of the MAVETA project

On March 19-20, within the framework of “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) program of the Strategic Development Agency NGO, Lilit Beglaryan, VET coordinator at MAVETA, Kamo Jivanyan, career officer at Stepanavan State Agricultural College, teachers paid an awareness visit to secondary schools of Tashir community, Lori Marz.

More than 150 students of the 9th grade had the opportunity to receive information about the educational process in vocational institutions, the advantages of dual education, prospects for finding jobs in case of choosing an agricultural and/or other profession.

Later, Ashot Khanumyan, a young veterinarian serving several communities in Lori Marz, presented to the students the peculiarities of the profession, his work routine and talked about the great demand for veterinarians in the current labor market.

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