On June 1-2, “Strategic Development Agency” NGO organized a workshop within the framework of the “Livestock Development in Armenia: South-North 2” project to discuss the need for community pasture watchmen.

The workshop was attended by the Deputy Minister of Economy Ashkhen Shirvanyan, representatives of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, regional and community authorities, sector experts, etc. RA Deputy Minister of Economy Ashkhen Shirvanyan made a welcoming speech with a reference to the importance of sustainable management of natural fodder areas in the context of livestock development and the need for a community pasture watchman position.

Ms. Shirvanyan was followed by Yeghiazar Davtan, the representative of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, who mentioned in his speech that ensuring the stability and well-being of communities is one of the priorities of their ministry, and in that context, this discussion is very important.

The workshop started with the speech of Mkrtich Ayvazyan, the chairman of the “Strategic Development Agency” NGO, who welcomed the participants and wished them a fruitful discussion. At the workshop, the natural resource management expert Mr. Gagik Tovmasyan presented the importance of sustainable management of natural fodder areas in the context of the livestock sector development and environment protection.

The current state of pastures and existing problems were presented. Both days of the workshop were held in an atmosphere of active discussion.