Guide for journalists covering economy presented in Yerevan

PanARMENIAN.Net - Guide for journalists "Economy Coverage" was presented November 19 at the NASDAQ OMX Armenia's office in Yerevan. The guide was prepared by the British Irving International Limited company under "Workshops for Business and Economic Journalism" with support of the British Embassy in Armenia. Experts of Internews NGO participated in the preparation of the guide.



According to the executive director of Internews Nune Sargsyan, a guide for journalists has been created through a series of workshops to raise awareness of media representatives in the field of economics and finance. 



According to the British Ambassador in Armenia Charles Lonsdale the UK is interested in promoting educated media in Armenian, which contribute to the development of the society. 
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