14 Nov
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Enlarged meeting within the “Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project

During the visit of Lorenzo Grazioli, Head of Agriculture and Rural Development Department at Agriconsulting Europe S.A. (AESA) to Armenia, an enlarged meeting was held in the Ministry of Economy with the representatives of institutions involved in the implementation of the technical assistance component of the “Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes” (IADAAM) project. Within the 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.

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.

During the meeting the discussion was held with a focus on the planned activities and interventions under the IADAAM project, which aims to improve irrigation systems and agricultural practices in the Ararat and Armavir regions. The meeting also covered the establishment of an AESA branch office in Armenia, which will serve as a local hub for project coordination and enhance the effectiveness of technical assistance in the regions.

11 Nov
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Participation in the WTM London-2024 Within the LILA Project

On November 5-7, the WTM London world tourist exhibition took place in London, at which the Tourism Committee of RA presented Armenia with a single large pavilion.

Nueva Vista Tour Operator, a partner of the project, also participated in WTM London-2024 with the support of the “Living Landscapes of Armenia for Market Development” (LILA) project.

WTM London, bringing together tourism professionals from around 184 countries, is one of the world’s leading tourism exhibitions.

The partner tour operator of the LILA project presented the tourist attraction and indigenous experiences of Armenia, as well as the sustainable, inclusive tourism results created within the framework of the LILA project.

At the exhibition, the Armenian representatives had the opportunity to communicate with visitors, specialists and potential partners.

Participation in the exhibition aimed to showcase the country’s tourism potential and offers on the international stage, to attract more tourists to Armenia and promote sustainable development.

LILA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and implemented by the WWF Armenian Office (WWF-Armenia) in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

08 Nov
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Trainings on Providing Experiential Tourism Services

As part of the “Living Landscapes for Market Development in Armenia” (LILA) and RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” projects, training sessions on “Essentials of Experiential Tourism Services and Registration on the LIKE LOCAL Digital Platform” were held on November 2-3 in Ijevan and Yeghegnadzor.

The training, led by LIKE LOCAL platform representativeGevorg Babayan and  expert Sirarpi Fahradyan, engaged participants through interactive discussions. Attendees explored various approaches to developing tourism products and learned about factors influencing their success, along with the characteristics of providing alternative tourism services on an international platform.

Special focus was given to the demands of experiential tourism, including arts and crafts, local traditions, food service, and hygiene standards. Participants also received a detailed overview of writing guidelines for the LIKE LOCAL platform, covering account management, the use of digital tools for guest communication, and other technical aspects.

Additionally, the training emphasized skills in guest service, intercultural communication, and ethical practices, providing a comprehensive foundation for professionals aiming to enhance Armenia’s tourism offerings.

 LILA project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and implemented by the WWF Armenian Office (WWF-Armenia) in partnership with the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO.

 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.

07 Nov
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Exchange Visit to France within the “LIMOUSINE for Armenia” Project

The “LIMOUSINE for Armenia” project, a collaboration between the Strategic Development Agency (SDA) NGO, the French-Armenian Fund, and the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF), recently organized an exchange visit to France.

From September 13–20, representatives of the SDA and COAF visited France to exchange knowledge and best practices.

Arranged by the French-Armenian Fund, the visit included meetings in the Haute-Vienne, Corrèze, and Dordogne regions—areas renowned for breeding Limousin cattle. The representatives toured farms and exhibitions to gain insights into breeding and husbandry techniques for Limousin cattle, aiming to apply these practices in Armenia.

As part of this project, 50 heads of heifers of Limousin cattle breed are set to be imported from France to Armenia in the spring of 2025, with plans to establish sustainable breeding practices suited to Armenian conditions.

07 Nov
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Workshop on Challenges and Solutions in Armenian Slaughterhouses

As part of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project, a workshop focused on current challenges in slaughterhouses and potential solutions was held on November 1-2 in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia. The workshop also covered the implementation of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) system and examined gender roles within the agricultural sector.

Tatevik Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia; Sona Tsarukyan, Deputy Head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia; Vahe Hovhannisyan, project manager for “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2”; and Lilit Hovhannisyan, project manager for “Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia” (MAVETA), along with other officials and project partners attended the conference.

Stakeholders discussed the main issues facing the slaughterhouse sector, exploring actionable solutions. Tigran Chitchyan, associate professor at the Department of Morphology and Zoology of ANAU, presented a report on the behavior, care, and breeding characteristics of purebred livestock bred in Armenia.

Additionally, Anna Poghosyan, a gender consultant, delivered a report titled “Empowerment of Female and Male Employees and Fellow Farmers to Increase Productivity.” This presentation sparked discussions on the roles and contributions of different genders within agriculture.

The workshop concluded with a session on HACCP implementation for companies in Armenia’s milk and meat value chains, led by management systems consultant Artur Baghdasaryan.

“Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project is implemented by “Strategic Development Agency” NGO and financed by the Austrian Development Agency, the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation.

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