09 Nov
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The official opening of Balahovit’s training center for diary masters

In the framework of the “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project, the official opening ceremony of the “Balahovit” Teaching-Experimental Farm Training Center for Dairy Masters of Armenian National Agrarian University took place on November 9, 2021, in Kotayk Marz, village Balahovit.

SDA together with Armenian National Agrarian University renovated and furnished the building. It is equipped with up to date milk and dairy production laboratory and technologies and the Centre is ready to provide youth with an opportunity not only to master the gained theoretical knowledge during the practical part of the course, but while staying at the Centre during the whole period of the training course, they will participate in the whole production processes of cheesemaking starting from milk collection to cheese tasting produced by themselves.

The “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project is implemented by Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO in the framework of #RECONOMY – a regional inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation.

04 Nov
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“Hiking Tourism” 4-day training held in Tavush Marz, Gosh village

On November 1-4, four-day “Hiking Tourism” training developed and organized by the Armenian Hikers Association in frames of the “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project, was held in Vayots Dzor region.

The “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project is implemented by Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO in the framework of #RECONOMY – a regional inclusive and green economic development program of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), implemented by HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation.

The “Hiking Tourism” training module combines theoretical and practical methods ensuring the effective assimilation of delivered material. The training aims to equip the participants with practical knowledge contributing to the self-sufficiency of tourism industry employees and (self)employability improvement in the village with high tourism potential.

The special guests of the training with years of experience in the field were Edgar Navasardyan, Director of “AS Tour Club”, and Gevorg Avetisyan, Director of “VANATUN” hotel who shared their experience, practical advice with the participants and answered all the questions.

As a result of the four-day training, the participants got acquainted with the main trends in hiking tourism, popular applications, and all safety measures. On the last day of the training, a hiking trip to Lake Gosh was organized. The participants practically used the acquired knowledge through the trip, getting an in-depth understanding of the rules of leading a hike and ensuring the safety of the group. 

 

20 Oct
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National Association of Veterinarians NGO՛s members’ meeting-discussion on the current work under COVID-19 conditions

On October 20-21, a two-day meeting-discussion of veterinarians of the National Association of Veterinarians NGO was held in Syunik Animal Market with the co-initiative of SDA NGO and NAV NGO on the implemented,  ongoing, and planned works to carry out under the pandemic conditions. The meeting was attended by veterinarians, members of the Association, as well as the heads of “Veterinary Service Station” SNCOs of the Artsakh Republic, representatives of the Ministry of Economy of the Artsakh Republic, Deputy Minister of Economy of RA Tigran Gabrielyan, representatives of the Food Safety Inspection Rody of RA leadership Narek Hayrapetyan, Georgi Avetisyan.

 

On the first day of the meeting, a number of urgent issues of the field were discussed, especially the very important issues related to the qualification of veterinarians and the use of antibiotics, which are also interrelated. During the discussion, it became clear that the solution to the problem of .qualification of veterinarians requires legislative changes, which are currently at the process stage by the relevant departments. Based on the voting the amount and deadlines of membership fees were also unanimously adopted by the NAV NGO’s veterinarian members.

On the second day of the meeting, a video call was held with the management of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE), who introduced the NAV NGO’s members who are FVE applicants concurrently, to the staff of the organization, the nature of the work, answered a number of questions, etc. The meeting was carried out by active discussions, followed by some practical presentations to develop specialists’ practical skills.

15 Oct
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Adventure Hike in Lori for future guides

On October 9 of 2021, Strategic Development Agency NGO, with the support of Sida’s partner HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation, organized an adventure hike in Lori within the framework of the “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project. The project partner is the well-known “Association of Armenian Mountaineers” NGO.

Prior to the hike, the participants were provided with some information on hiking tourism and were presented the general rules and instructions for participation.

40 adventurous youth and women who want to become guides and run adventure hikes in the future took part in the hiking. During the event the participants hiked (14-15 km) to Surb Nshan Church of the medieval Monastry Horomayr and Kobayravank.

In order the participants have real fun and get the allowable dose of adrenaline, the hike was concluded with an extreme sport – rafting. It was organized for all the participants providing them with the opportunity to enjoy the adventure tourism by rafting on the Debed River for 1.5 hours.

The participants were very pleased; already during the hike some of them were thinking of developing their hiking road maps and conducting hikes in their regions.

28 Sep
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“Career Orientation and Professional Development” workshop was held in Chambarak

Within the framework of “Skills, Knowledge and Intermediation Development” pilot project implemented by Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO with the support of HELVETAS Swiss Intercooperation -cooperating partner to Sida “Career Orientation and Professional Development” workshop was held in Chambarak on September 23-24 jointly with the Cheese Makers’ Union of Armenia.

The training aims to equip the participants with skills of self-presentation and orientation in the labor market. It also represents job opportunities and employers demand on skills and competencies for specialists in cheese making sphere.

Within the two-day training, the participants pinpointed their strengths and achievements through various analytical mechanisms, using them as bases for self-presentation. The modern requirements for CV and cover letter were presented, in line with an individual design / improvement of the participant’s job application documents, as well as successful job interview techniques. Thanks to active discussions and group work, the participants highlighted the perspective and challenges of cheese production development in Chambarak, elaborating creative solutions to overcome them.

The workshop will be regularly held in other regions of Armenia, dynamically custom-made to the local capacity needs.

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