16 Oct
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Working visit to Moldova in the framework of “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project

On 9-12 October 2023, the team of “Strategic Development Agency” visited Chisinau, Moldova under the “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project of RECONOMY. The project focuses on enhancing the digital transformation of the Tourism, Agriculture, and Manufacturing sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries.

The visit was aimed at meeting potential partners of the project in Moldova, revealing possible synergies, discussing roles within the project interventions, and giving start to drafting a framework of future collaboration. The meetings were held with sectorial associations in agriculture, tourism and IT sectors, as well as with other relevant stakeholders.

RECONOMY is a regional 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.

29 Sep
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Technical support to Stepanavan State Agricultural College and Berd State Multifunctional College

Within the framework of the project “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA), we continue to promote the development of agricultural sector.

On the eve of the new academic year, “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA) NGO, within the framework of the MAVETA project, equipped Stepanavan State Agricultural College and Berd State Multifunctional College with new computers.

Due to the provided technical support, the teachers will be able to organize the teaching process by using more creative and interactive techniques, and by using these computers the college students will have an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills to become more competitive specialists in the labor market.

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).

 

18 Sep
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Opening ceremony of the “Arevi Gosh” hotel, founded with the support of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project

On September 18, the opening ceremony of the “Arevi Gosh” hotel, founded with the support of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project took place.

The project started in April 2022 and will last till 2029. The project is being implemented by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Caucasus and Armenian offices (lead implementer) in collaboration with Strategic Development Agency NGO (SDA). The project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.

The opening ceremony of the hotel was attended by representatives of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) Armenian office, Tavush Regional Administration, local self-government bodies, the Armenian Tourism Federation and tour agencies.

The welcoming speeches were delivered by Mr. Werner Tհut, Deputy Regional Director of Swiss Cooperation in the South Caucasus, Alla Ghazaryan, representative of the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO, coordinator of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project, Gevorg Amirkhanyan, administrative head of the Gosh settlement, Gurgen Harutyunyan, head of the department of development and implementation of development programs at Tavush regional administration.

Gevorg Gasparyan, the founder of “Arevi Gosh” hotel welcomed all the guests and expressed gratitude for the provided support.

Mr. Werner Tհut, Deputy Regional Director of Swiss Cooperation in the South Caucasus, said in his welcoming speech that the opening of this hotel will contribute to the development of the community and will create employment opportunities for the community. “I believe this initiative will become an example for other residents of the community,” – Mr. Tհut said.

Gurgen Harutyunyan, head of the department of development and implementation of development programs at Tavush regional administration, and Gevorg Amirkhanyan, the administrative head of Gosh settlement, expressed their gratitude for such an initiative and for the support provided within the framework of the project for the construction of “Arevi Gosh” hotel. They expressed confidence that very soon the opening of this hotel will have a positive impact on the development of the entire community and even the region.

17 Sep
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Participation in the Harvest Festival of Rural Life and Traditions

7 of the beneficiaries of the projects implemented by the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO participated in the 10th Anniversary of the Harvest Festival of Rural Life and Traditions on September 16-17.

This year, at the festival, two partners of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project, the Ashotsk cheese factory and Lyuda Balyan IE representing “HELENE” dairy products, three active beneficiaries of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project “ArtCheese” cheese tasting room, “LORENI” herbal teas and Shaghat agricultural cooperative, partners of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, Grigoryan IE representing the “MARANA” brand and “VIVA” dairy company presented to the public their fresh, tasty and pure production.

15 Sep
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The VET college-private sector meeting-discussion was organized within the framework of MAVETA project

The meeting-discussion was organized on September 14-15th, by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, with participation of the project partner private sector representatives and the VET college directors.

The aim of the meeting-discussion was to strengthen employer-college cooperation in the process of piloting DUAL training programs.

During the two-day working meeting, the concerns related to the introduction of  DUAL education, current challenges and ways to overcome them were discussed. The action plan and a time schedule were developed as a result of group works. The participants presented modern solutions for increasing the attractiveness, encouragement and motivation of the young people in agricultural professions.

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