02 Apr
NEWSENG

Amadeus Air Ticketing System Certificate Awarding Ceremony within the framework of RECONOMY project

The Armenian Tourism Federation held a certificate awarding ceremony for participants of the Amadeus Air Ticketing System second short-term training course on April 1st, at Sedrak Mamoulyan’s culinary studio.

During the course technical support was provided by RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project.

The graduates were welcomed and wished success in their work by Narek Khachatryan, “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” project officer, and Mekhak Apresyan, president of the Armenian Tourism Federation.

The certificate awarding ceremony was followed by a discussion regarding the importance of the role of national cuisine in the tourism sector between Sedrak Mamulyan, President of the “Development and Preservation of Armenian Culinary Traditions” NGO and the graduates, during which they enjoyed national and traditional dishes.

It is worth noting that specialists trained in the Amadeus Air Ticketing System will be well-positioned for employment in tourism-related organizations requiring expertise in reservation systems.

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.

01 Apr
Uncategorized

IADAAM Value Chain Experts Visit Armavir: Strengthening Fruit & Vegetable Exports

“Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir marzes” (IADAAM) Project’s value chain international expert Dario Caccamisi, along with national experts Lilit Petrosyan and Tigran Hakhnazaryan, accompanied by IADAAM Project AEST Coordinator Vardan Hambardzumyan, visited Armavir, engaging with key players in the region’s fruit, vegetable, and dried fruit transportation and export sector. During the visit, our experts met with exporters, logistics companies, and farmers to discuss challenges and solutions in transportation, storage, and global market access.

Key discussions focused on:

✅ Supply Chain Optimization – Streamlining logistics to ensure fresh and high-quality products reach international markets efficiently.

✅ Export Market Expansion – Identifying new opportunities for local producers to compete on a global scale.

✅ Sustainability & Innovation – Implementing modern practices to enhance product quality and shelf life.

By fostering collaboration and innovation, IADAAM aims to support Armavir’s agricultural sector in reaching new heights.

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 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 and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas, provide technical support to the MoE in the implementing project activities, ensure communication and reporting for the IADAAM project.

01 Apr
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Master Class on Cottage Cheese and Cream Cheese Production for MAVETA Project Partners

Within the framework of the “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA) project, a practical training course was held on March 26-27 at the SIS ALP dairy factory, a project partner. The course was conducted by Swiss cheesemaker and consultant Hans Knussel.

The training brought together lecturers from Goris State Agricultural College and the Sisian branch of the Armenian National Agrarian University, as well as representatives of the project’s private dairy sector partners in Syunik.

Hans Knussel introduced participants to the production process of cottage cheese and cream cheeses, focusing on their preparation under Armenian conditions and key quality management measures.

The course concluded with a tasting session, where participants sampled a similar cheese brought from Switzerland.

We would like to thank MAVETA’s private sector partner SIS ALP for providing their production space and organizing a proper reception.

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).

01 Apr
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IADAAM Workshop: Functional Analysis of Agricultural Departments of the RA Ministry of Economy

On March 27, the “Analysis of Agricultural Departments within the RA Ministry of Economy” workshop was held at the Ministry of Economy of Armenia within the framework of the Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes (IADAAM) project. The workshop was led by Ivana Dulić Marković, IADAAM Policy Expert, former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management and former Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia.

Key topics discussed:

✅ Comprehensive analysis of policy development and implementation processes

✅ Contemporary challenges and potential solutions

✅ The role of food safety and agricultural advisory services, including key functions and responsibilities

✅ Presentation of successful international practices and strategic recommendations

The workshop provided a crucial platform for exploring strategic pathways to enhance and advance the sector.

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 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 and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas, provide technical support to the MoE in the implementing project activities, ensure communication and reporting for the IADAAM project.

31 Mar
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Professional Consultation on Camembert and Mozzarella Cheese Production for MAVETA Project Partner

Within the framework of the Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia (MAVETA) project, a specialized consultation on Camembert and Mozzarella cheese production was held on March 24-25 for the project partner, Borisovka cheese factory.

Swiss cheesemaker and consultant Hans Knussel led the session, guiding the factory’s team through the entire production process. Participants not only crafted Camembert and Mozzarella cheeses under expert supervision but also gained hands-on experience in key stages such as processing, salting, ripening, packaging, and storage.

This collaboration aims to enhance local cheese-making expertise and support the development of high-quality dairy products in Armenia.

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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