EC released 3 million in budget support to ArmeniaMarch 11, 2009 - 00:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The European Commission released EUR 3 million in budget support to Armenia from the Food Security Programme (FSP). The European Commission Food Security Programme in Armenia is an instrument of balance of payments and national budget support. The EC Food Security Programme has been supporting the State Budget of the Republic of Armenia since the 1997 fiscal year. Since then 10 annual Programmes were successfully completed granting 96.5 million for direct budget support and 5.5 million for technical assistance and follow up. PanARMENIAN.Net learned from Delegation of the European Commission to Armenia, that with the successfully implemented EC Food Security Programme 2007-2008, the total FSP contribution to Armenia's development sum up to EUR 105 million. The overall objectives of the EC Food Security Programme for 2007-2008 were in tune with the Armenian Poverty Reduction Strategy and aim i) to contribute to the overall effort by the Government and the society to reduce poverty though sustainable economic growth and development, and ii) to maintain the momentum for reform in agriculture. The specific objective of the EC Food Security Programme for 2007-2008 was to assist the Government of Armenia to improve the design, management, delivery and effectiveness of state programmes and services in agriculture that are aimed at reducing food insecurity, and particularly to improve efficiency in the area of animal health and phytosanitary policy. Top stories David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has met with Stephan Schütz, Executive Partner at Gerkan, Marg and Partners. 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. Partner news | Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. Armenian Economy Minister to make trip to UAE May 20-22 A delegation led by Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan will travel to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi on May 20-22 Armenia Security Council chief traveling to Qatar Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia Armen Grigoryan will travel on a working visit to Qatar. Pillars installed in Armenian border village of Kirants In the Armenian village of Kirants, three border markers have been installed, and border guards stand next to them. |