DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF GYUMRI WAS PRESENTED IN ASUE “AMBERD” RESEARCH CENTER

Today,  representatives of  Asian Development Bank, “Shirak patriotic union” NGO,  Shirak Regional Administration, Municipality of  Gyumri   and Ministry of Territorial Administration in the  RA  were   hosted  at  ASUE  “AMBERD”  Research Center.

The  topic for  discussion was  one  of the credit  programs carried  out  by Asian Development Bank  in 4  towns  of the  RA: that’s development program of  Gyumri.  The  meeting  was  attended  by the  collaborators  of  “AMBERD”  Research Center  headed  by  Director, Doctor  of  Economics, Professor Samvel Avetisyan.

Assistant to the Chairman   of  “Shirak  patriotic union” NGO  Gayane Eghiazaryan mentioned that the  joint  meeting  with NGO, Asian Development Bank  and Ministry of Territorial Administration in the  RA  aimed  to  get  acquainted  with  the  proposals of  Asian Development Bank  towards development of  Gyumri and  to  discuss  them with  participation of  “AMBERD”  Research Center.

Gayane Eghiazaryan mentioned  that a group  was  formed  to  coordinate those activities, the  Head  of  which  is Director  of “AMBERD” Research Center, Professor Samvel Avetisyan.

At  the  beginning  of  the  meeting Samvel Avetisyan introduced  the  guests, then  mentioned that the  meeting  aimed  to find  structural proposals for  carrying  out  development  program of  Gyumri.  The  Director  of  the Center  outlined  that the  proposals  should  be  accepted  by  Shirak Regional Administration, Municipality of  Gyumri.

“We  highlight the  program  which will  provide employment. We  have  decided to  conduct  an open  discussion today, in the result of  which, I  think, we shall  get specific recommendations”; mentioned  the Professor.

Representatives of Asian Development Bank  reported  on  strategic plans  they  have  distinguished,  after  which an interesting  dialogue was held.

ADB’s representatives explained that the program is still in the development stage and such discussions are important for  adjusting  priorities.  They  think  that complex development project  of inter town transport   will  be  carried  out, which  will  have a strategic impact on business environment and enhance the well-being of the population.

ASUE  Media  and Public  Relations  Division

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