A collaborative roundtable brought together key stakeholders to discuss the future of land consolidation under the IADAAM project. The discussion unfolded as a dynamic and insightful exchange, bringing together the expertise of IADAAM Fund experts Samvel Bareyan and Gayane Hovsepyan, legal expert Vladimir Babayan, AEST advisers Aram Petrosyan and Aram Zakaryan, and land consolidation experts Niels Otto Haldrup and Stepan Davtyan.
This collaborative session aimed to align perspectives on how to structure and implement land consolidation efforts within the IADAAM framework. Key discussion points included:
- Legal mechanisms and safeguards to ensure a transparent and fair process;
- Strategic consolidation models suited to Armenia’s rural landscape;
- Technical and institutional readiness for implementation;
- Cooperation between stakeholders to streamline the process and ensure long-term success.
The discussion underscored the importance of tailored, well-regulated land consolidation as a driver of agricultural productivity and rural transformation.
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.