USAID Mission to Armenia

Retrospective of USAID Assistance

From Relief to Development

The United States has been actively engaged with Armenia since it achieved its independence in 1991. Building upon shared values and the strong personal ties and commitment of the Armenian-American community, the two countries have forged a strong partnership. One of the key elements in that partnership is a significant program of assistance, in which USAID plays a prominent role. Historically, USG has been the largest bilateral donor in Armenia with substantial part of its portfolio directed to provision of technical assistance and training. The high level of USG funding (U.S. government assistance to Armenia was among the very highest per capita levels of assistance worldwide) has given the USG the ability to be heard at the highest levels of government. [more…]

Key Accomplishment of 17 years of USG Assistance

There are certain areas in which USG is a recognized leader and its assistance programs played an important role in promoting relevant reform. These areas include earthquake zone recovery, energy sector modernization, water regulation, civil society development, social protection and social insurance systems, and primary health care reform. In other areas, such as humanitarian assistance, privatization, tax/fiscal reform, SME development, financial sector, governance, and justice sector, USAID has worked closely with or complimented other donors reform efforts, primarily World Bank and IMF. [more…]

Current Strategy (2009-2013)

Over the five-year period the USG can and will work to accomplish this strategy by focusing on the areas of peace and security, economic growth, democracy and governance, social and health reform. [more…]