armenia.usaid.gov
Mission Director: Robin Phillips
USAID/Yerevan
Department of State
Washington, DC 20521-7020
Tel: (3741) 464-700
Fax: (3741) 464-728 |
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Overview
Since 1992, USAID has worked to support Armenia's transition into a stable partner, at peace with its neighbors, that respects principles of democracy and where all members of society share the benefits of sustained economic growth. Armenia’s location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, as well as the strong ties between the American and Armenian people, make the country’s stability and prosperity an important U.S. interest.
Armenia’s development progress since independence has been uneven. The country’s closed borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan due to unresolved regional conflict, weak governing institutions and pervasive corruption have hindered its transition to a market economy. The shock of the Georgia/Russia War in August 2008 was a wake up call to Armenia’s economic fragility and isolation. Turkish President Gul's historic 2008 visit to Armenia, however, provided some room for hope that positive regional political realignment can occur. Adherence to democratic principles worsened in 2008 with the Government’s retaliation against political opponents and restriction of fundamental freedoms such as assembly. In response, USAID will increase assistance to strengthen civil society, increase access to objective information and promote political pluralism. USAID will advocate for more effective and transparent economic governance and support for the competitiveness of key industries. USAID will also deepen efforts to advance health and social welfare reform to make them more effective and sustainable, and will foster energy and trade linkages through cross-border initiatives.
Armenia in Action
 Project Celebrates Primary Health Care Achievements in Armenia’s North
On June 6, 2008, the USAID/Armenia Primary Healthcare Reform Project (PHCR) held a ceremony marking the completion of the project’s activities in the Lori and Shirak regions of northern Armenia... Read More ...
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 Sound Accounting Key to Improving Armenian Healthcare
On April 1, 2008, fifteen accountants from primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in Armenia’s Tavush region completed a 36-hour “Financial Accounting and Cost Accounting” training course delivered by USAID/Armenia’s Primary Healthcare Reform Project (PHCR)... Read More ...
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 Armenia Works to Address Labor Migration Issues
On April 29, 2008, Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) in cooperation with the Armenian non-governmental organization (NGO) Zinvori Mair convened a two-day conference in Yerevan on labor migration from Armenia to Russia... Read More ...
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 Armenia Strives to Build International Tourism
On May 6, 2008, USAID’s Competitive Armenian Private Sector (CAPS) project, in partnership with the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, the Armenian Tourism Development Agency, and the country’s five major industry associations... Read More ...
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 Photo Exhibition Draws Attention to South Caucasus Water Issues
The “Water Without Borders” photo contest, held in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, was recently organized by the USAID South Caucasus Water Program and Eurasia Partnership Foundation to draw public attention to transboundary water issues... Read More ...
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 “Schools of Motherhood” Promote Healthy Pregnancy, Infancy
On April 7 – the Day of Beauty and Motherhood in Armenia – USAID and Project NOVA representatives joined the staff of the Vedi Maternity House to mark the opening of their new School of Motherhood... Read More ...
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 Armenia Pilots Water Resources Coding
The development of a national water resources registry and water resources coding system are among the key achievements of USAID’s Program for Institutional and Regulatory Strengthening of Water Management in Armenia... Read More ...
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 Strengthening Armenia’s Housing Finance Sector
Supported by favorable macroeconomic conditions, the mortgage market in Armenia has started to develop during recent years. However, it remains very small and mainly serves the more affluent population in the capital city of Yerevan... Read More ...
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 Small Grants Help Armenian Communities Make Big Changes
On February 29, 2008, the U.S. Embassy in Yerevan hosted the eighth bi-annual Community Self Help Fund (CSHF) Grants award ceremony. Launched in November 2003, CSHF is a U.S. Embassy program designed to assist local communities... Read More ...
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 Project Restores Sight for Thousands of Armenians
Lusik Yeritsyan and her family live on the outskirts of Artsvaberd, a small village in Armenia’s Tavush marz. The house has one living room, one bedroom, a kitchen, and a corridor where Lusik’s bed is located... Read More ...
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 Harmonizing Water Quality Monitoring in the South Caucasus
The USAID South Caucasus Water Program is facilitating the harmonization of water-quantity and water-quality monitoring capabilities among Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia... Read More ...
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 Nurturing Voting Culture in Armenia
Promoting public diplomacy, fostering public-private partnerships across sectors, and encouraging efficient networking and collaboration among Armenian regions to advance the country’s economic reform... Read More ...
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 Protecting Armenians’ Vision
Although significant reforms in Armenia’s healthcare system have made primary healthcare (PHC) affordable and accessible for the majority of population, the quality of eye care services provided at the PHC level is still relatively poor... Read More ...
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 Boosting Social Protection in Armenia
On February 8, 2008, USAID/Armenia’s Social Protection Systems Strengthening (SPSS) Project hosted an open house to mark its first year of successful work in Armenia... Read More ...
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 Renovations Revitalize Armenian Villages
The Integrated Community Development project is improving the quality of life in rural Armenia through an integrated approach to development and a novel model of partnership between the public and private sectors... Read More ...
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 USAID/Armenia Mobilizes Action Against Corruption
To help develop a comprehensive approach to counter corruption in Armenia, USAID’s Mobilizing Action Against Corruption (MAAC) project... Read More ...
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 Project Helps Over 500 Armenian SMEs Generate Jobs, Sales
On December 3, 2007, the USAID Armenia Agribusiness Small and Medium Enterprise Market Development Project (ASME) hosted an open house event in Yerevan to celebrate the project’s seventh anniversary... Read More ...
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 Women Foster Regional Cooperation, Environmental Stewardship
A small town and copper mining site in the north of Armenia, Akhtala is situated on the left bank of the Debed River, which streams its waters to Georgia feeding the Kura, the largest watercourse in the South Caucasus... Read More ...
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 Competitveness Project Builds Armenia’s IT Sector
Through its Competitive Armenian Private Sector (CAPS) Program, USAID has been fostering the development of the Information Technology (IT) cluster in Armenia by assisting businesses with improving the quality and productivity of their output... Read More ...
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 Armenia Plans for an Energy-Safe Future
A landlocked country with no fossil fuels resource, Armenia has been greatly dependent on nuclear power as one of its main sources of energy... Read More ...
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 Community Action Revives Health Care in Armenian Village
Voskepar is a small community of 1,200 inhabitants in Armenia’s Tavush marz region. Local lore says that what Voskepar lacks in size, it more than makes up for with determination... Read More ...
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 Armenia’s Regional Print Media Bolstered
A competitive media sector not only helps to ensure public awareness, but can also spur the growth of democracy by increasing civic participation and responsiveness... Read More ...
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 Armenia Takes Another Step to Support Ethical Judicial Conduct
One of the cornerstones of democracy is the establishment of an independent and impartial judiciary to promote the rule of law and protect the rights of citizens... Read More ...
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 Tolerance for Tots: USAID Funds Regional TV Program for Kids in the Caucasus
On January 29, 2005, the USAID-funded Children’s Tolerance Education project (CTEP) began broadcasting an innovative new television program for children in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan... Read More ...
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 Cheer Dried Fruit Finding New International Markets
In the sun-soaked fields of Armavir Marz lays an inspiring success story. The Cheer company produces dried fruits and vegetables for export and has been a DAIASME partner for more than three years... Read More ...
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 Video: USAID Mission to Armenia - Partners for the Future
It has already been ten years since the United States pledged to support the people of Armenia on their way to democracy, a market economy and regional peace. This video is dedicated to the various development programs implemented by the U.S. Diplomatic Mission and U.S. Governmental Agencies in Armenia. Watch the Video ...
 Video: USAID Mission to Armenia - Ten Years of Progress
This film celebrates the 10-year anniversary of USAID/Armenia and marks its accomplishments with narratives from individuals who have experienced USAID's efforts first-hand. From the young athlete in Gyumri to the grandmother in Yerevan, they share their stories of adversity and triumph. Watch the Video ...
 U.S. Foreign Assistance Makes a Difference
Imagine living in a country where you could not own property: you could not buy or sell a home or leave it to your children; you could not own the land you farmed; you could not own the property on which you did business. Indeed, you would have a very hard time doing any kind of business at all, as there would be no banking system as we know it, no possibility of getting a mortgage or other credit, no judicial system to enforce a contract. Read more ...
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