Start of New Cooperation: Representative of German Foundation is at ASUE
Today, Olya Azatyan, Armenian Project Coordinator of “Heinrich Böll Stiftung” (HBS) South Caucasus office, was hosted at ASUE, aimed at informing the 3rd and 4th year students of environmental economics specialty about the admission of “Green Academy” for 2017.
Representative of the foundation was first hosted at the Chair of Environmental Economics, Doctor of Sciences, Professor Suren Gevorgyan’s office, ways to start cooperation were discussed then a meeting with students and lecturers was held.
Olya Azatryan presented the mission of “Heinrich Böll” foundation, stated that the regional office of South Caucasus foundation is situated in Tbilisi, and Armenian Projects’ office has been recently opened in Yerevan.
The Foundation's activities are related to a number of environmental issues and in this context, the “Green concept” has been developed aimed at solving key issues. Speaking about the training courses of “Green Academy” she informed that they will be conducted on November 25-29 in Aghveran and issues related to the search for energy and environmental alternatives in Armenia will be mainly discussed.
“At this stage selection of students studying economics and politics is being carried out, as an outcome 35 selected ones will only attend the training courses of Green Academy. Application deadline is October 16”; stated Olga Azatyan and clarified the application procedure.
Suren Gevorgyan summed up the meeting underlining that it’s the first step of a large-scale cooperation.
ASUE Media and Public Relations Division
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