U.S. government doubles funding ceiling for ArmeniaSeptember 11, 2024 - 11:42 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The U.S. government has doubled its funding ceiling for Armenia to promote the development of democracy and the economy in the country, USAID reports “The United States and the Republic of Armenia marked an important step in their partnership by amending their joint Development Objectives Grant Agreement (DOAG) to increase USAID’s estimated contribution from $120 million to $250 million, and expand their areas of cooperation and assistance,” the agency said Wednesday, September 11. “The expanded agreement will include key areas such as disaster readiness, cyber security, food and energy security, regional cooperation and trade, democratic transitions, and inclusive economic development. This reflects our strong commitment to helping Armenia become a more inclusive, democratic, and economically resilient country.” “This amendment shows how committed we are to our partnership with Armenia. By increasing our support and expanding our programs, we are helping Armenia grow and succeed. Our work with the Armenian government and its ministries is crucial for achieving our shared goals,” USAID/Armenia Mission Director John Allelo said. The signing builds on a long history of cooperation. Since 1992, the U.S. has provided about $3 billion to support Armenia’s development. The new agreement builds on the success of previous DOAGs, which focused on creating a competitive private sector, improving governance, and enhancing health services. USAID says it has adapted its support to meet Armenia’s changing needs, including “recent challenges and geopolitical shifts.” “For Armenia, it’s crucial not only to receive financial support but also to promote democratic values, innovative ideas, and a robust business culture through our joint programs. Integrating these elements into the country will help drive fundamental reforms and improve the quality of life for our citizens,” Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan said. Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Partner news | Viva sees growing demand for cloud services In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud services Turkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks. Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin. Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |