Within the framework of the IADAAM Project, an Armenian delegation has successfully completed a comprehensive study tour to Croatia and Montenegro, aimed at strengthening institutional capacities and enhancing practical knowledge in agricultural governance and rural development.
Over the course of the visit, participants engaged with key institutions, including Ministries of Agriculture, Paying Agencies, advisory services, agricultural chambers, and farmer organizations. The programme combined high-level policy discussions with hands-on field visits, ensuring both strategic and practical learning.
Key achievements and insights from the study tour include:
- In-depth understanding of the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), including its structure, reform process, and implementation mechanisms
- Valuable lessons from Croatia’s EU accession experience and policy development journey
- Practical knowledge of IPARD and rural development programmes, including funding procedures, monitoring, and control systems
- Exposure to institutional models, such as Paying Agencies, advisory services, and farmer representation bodies
- Field visits to producer organizations and IPARD beneficiaries, demonstrating real-life application of EU support schemes
- Insights into digital systems and databases used for agricultural administration and communication with farmers
The study tour fostered meaningful exchange between Armenian participants and European counterparts, enabling direct dialogue with policymakers, experts, and practitioners.
The knowledge and experience gained will directly contribute to ongoing reforms under the IADAAM Project, supporting more effective policy design, improved implementation mechanisms, and the modernization of Armenia’s agricultural sector.
The Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes (IADAAM) project, financed by the European Union (EU) and implemented with the support of the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement), aims to transform irrigated agriculture in Armenia.
Implemented by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, the project’s technical assistance is provided by a consortium comprising AESA – Agriconsulting Europe SA, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO, and 3R Strategy LLC, with the aim of strengthening agricultural policy and advancing sector reforms.