13 Sep
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An experience exchange visit to the Republic of Austria was organized for the lead farmers

From 6-11th of September an experience exchange visit to the Republic of Austria was organized for the partnering lead farmers in the framework of “Livestock development in Armenia: South-North 2” Project, implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO with the financial support of the Austrian Development Agency (ADA).

The aim of the visit was to initiate the experience exchange for the project beneficiary lead farmers, resulting the establishment of contacts between the farmers and Austrian partners.  During the visit lead farmers bought animals and learnt how to apply the innovative and advanced technologies in their businesses. They also had an opportunity to attend the Rieder Messe-2023 agricultural fair, which is mainly focused on animal husbandry, grassland and forestry and established business contacts and mutually beneficial cooperation with the Austrian partners.

12 Sep
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Concluding the “Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism” three-month training course

On September 11, within the framework of “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development” project, a closing ceremony was held to summarize the “Digital Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism” three-month training course.

During the last day of the training, participants represented the learnt skills and capacities, shared the results they achieved through the course.

The participants made presentations,  represented their successful attempts and own examples based on the learnt capacities and skills, showed the changes made on digital platforms for their businesses and increased views and online sales.

The training course was conducted by the professional team of “Marog” marketing agency.

The purpose of the training was to improve capacities and skills of suppliers and tourism services providers, so that the latter can competently and attractively represent their businesses on various digital platforms.

About 35 participants from tour operators and travel companies, Tourism Committee of RA, Armenian Tourism Federation, regional tourism service providers and other organizations working in hospitality sector, participated in the training.

All participants of the training expressed their satisfaction and stated that due to it they were introduced to the important digital marketing tools used in hospitality sector and by applying them, they were able to acquire skills and knowledge to develop their business.

At the end of the training, the participants were given certificates.

“Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” project is implemented by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Caucasus and Armenian offices in collaboration with “Strategic Development Agency” (SDA), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC).

12 Sep
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“Financial analysis for effective management” course for representatives of the private sector of Lori and Syunik region

In August – September, the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project organized a training on “Financial analysis for effective management” for the representatives of private sector of Lori and Syunik regions.

The purpose of the training was to improve the knowledge about financial analysis and the ability to create financial reports for partner organizations and farmers in order to provide a comprehensive, accessible and holistic financial analysis and to improve the effectiveness of the organization’s management.

With the help of practical examples and tasks, the participants consolidated their knowledge, as well as asked the questions arising from their own experience in order to correct their mistakes and existing gaps.

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).

11 Sep
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Partnership building in the framework of “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project

On 7-8 September 2023, the team of “Strategic Development Agency” NGO visited Tbilisi, Georgia in the framework of 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 Georgia, discussing their possible involvement in the project interventions and giving the start to drafting a framework of future collaboration, identification of partners’ roles during the project implementation. The meetings were held with the associations specialized in agriculture and tourism 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.

28 Aug
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Workshop on “Activity- and practice-oriented teaching and learning”

Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project from August 21 to 24, the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO organized a workshop entitled “Activity- and practice-oriented teaching and learning”.

Teachers from the ANAU Agricultural College аfter A. Kochinyan and Ejmiatsin State Vocational School participated in the workshop. The workshop was conducted by the partner of the project, Swiss experienced education expert Mr. Robert Lehmann.

During the workshop, the participants were introduced to the approach of dual education and implementation methods used in Switzerland, the challenges faced and ways how to overcome them.

During the workshop, the student-centered teaching methodology was discussed, after which the teachers had the opportunity to present the application of this teaching method in practice through group work.
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).

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