Armenia’s vulnerable communities to get USD 11 mln fundingMarch 16, 2012 - 17:41 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On March 16, four international agreements were discussed during meeting of Armenian National Assembly Standing Committee on Financial, Credit and Budget Issues chaired by Gagik Minasyan. Agreement on the third program providing extra funding by Social Investment Fund signed with International Development Association (IDA) stipulates USD 11mln. assistance to vulnerable communities was among the issues discussed.
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