  Armenia’s roads worst in the region, new report says October 1, 2016 - 12:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenia possesses the worst quality of roads in the region, taking the 81st spot with an overall score of 3.8 among the world’s 138 countries, the Global Competitiveness Report said. The index assesses the quality (extensiveness and condition) of the road infrastructure (1 = extremely poor—among the worst in the world; 7 = extremely good—among the best in the world). Georgia has the same score as Armenia and is ranked the 78th, while Turkey, Azerbaijan and Iran are placed in the 28th, 50th and 68th positions, respectively. Russia, with a score of 2.8 occupies the 123rd place, while the United States comes in the 13th. The United Arab Emirates, Singapore boast the world’s best roads, while Madagascar, Congo and Paraguay have the worst ones. The Global Competitiveness Report assesses the competitiveness landscape of 138 economies, providing insight into the drivers of their productivity and prosperity.   Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
