Mkrtich Ayvazyan, Chairman of the Strategic Development Agency NGO, participated in a forum on environmental sustainability, competitiveness, and market access organized by the Embassy of Sweden in Yerevan on November 19.
In his opening remarks, H.E. Patrick Svensson, Ambassador of Sweden to Armenia, highlighted Sweden’s dedication to fostering partnerships with Armenia and expanding development cooperation.The forum brought together over 80 participants, including business leaders, government representatives, and development experts, to explore how sustainability can drive economic growth and enhance trade competitiveness.
During a panel discussion titled “Sweden’s Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Sustainability and Export-Readiness,” Mkrtich Ayvazyan shared the Strategic Development Agency NGO’s longstanding collaboration with Swedish partners. He also discussed the organization’s contributions to sustainable economic development, particularly through RECONOMY’s “Digitizing Sectors for Competitiveness” and other ongoing projects.
“Operating in more than 200 communities across Armenia since 2002, the SDA’s mission has remained unchanged: to bring positive change to people’s real lives,” emphasized Mkrtich Ayvazyan.
RECONOMY is an 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.