VivaCell-MTS invested over AMD28 bn in Armenia's developmentMarch 9, 2017 - 18:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - During more than eleven years of operation, in the framework of the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy, VivaCell-MTS has allocated AMD 28,015,900,000 for the implementation of social investment projects in Armenia aimed at the improvement and sustainable development of various areas of social life. Out of the above-mentioned sum, AMD 1,338,400,000 is set to be invested in 2017. On an annual basis, the total volume of social investments exceeds AMD 2.2 billion. Each year, over 82 public events have been organized on average. The social investments program is based on a long-term comprehensive strategy, encompassing a wide range of sectors, carried out on a regular basis with the aim of ensuring sustainable development. The main directions of VivaCell-MTS' social investments in various areas of social life over the years are as follows:
“For over 11 years VivaCell-MTS has been committed to its Corporate Responsibility agenda which lies at the heart of our value system. Large-scale social investments aimed at sustainable development are just a component of this agenda. It is equally important to contribute to the introduction and integration of the Corporate Responsibility institute in Armenia both at the company level, and through social investment projects with coordinated and regular efforts,” said VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian. The engagement of VivaCell-MTS employees in various projects has considerably boosted the culture of volunteering in Armenia. This model of corporate governance has been at the core of the company since the first years of its operation. VivaCell-MTS is the only telecommunications operator in Armenia and the first company in the CIS to have implemented the ISO 26000 social responsibility guidelines. 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 | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |