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Cultural Projects 2023: My Home – Armenia in a Rapidly Changing World

20.06.2023 — Article Armenia
In February 2023, the Swiss Cooperation Office in Armenia SCO called for creative and innovative project proposals, which contribute to the development of contemporary arts in Armenia with the slogan "My Home – Armenia in a Rapidly Changing World". With the call, the SCO invited artists to reflect on life in this difficult geographical place; on being Armenian in a cosmopolitan world; and on living today but with an open, potentially promising future ahead. 

Democracy at the local level – Learning-by-Doing

13.03.2023 — Armenia
The Armenian law provides a number of channels to participate in politics. At the same time, inactive and low participation of citizens in decision-making processes is a significant challenge both for local and national levels. For example, according to the Open Budget Survey 2021, Armenia ranks considerably well in transparency (with a score of 61 out of 100) but, in contrast, ranks very poorly in public participation (with a score of 6 out of 100). 

Lilit Makaryan’s InterACTive Theatre on Local Self-Government

08.03.2023 — Article Armenia
The diverse role women play in civil society and economic growth in rural areas and communities is colossal. Acting as workers across many sectors, entrepreneurs, farmers and active members of their communities, they contribute to vibrant rural communities. Today, on March 8, celebrating the International Women’s Day, we present to you the story of Lilit Makaryan, a young leader from Armenia who brings forward an innovative and creative approach to boosting the participatory governance in her community and beyond.

Call for Arts and Culture Project Proposals 2023

22.02.2023 — Article Armenia
The Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia announces a call for proposals for small projects in the field of contemporary arts. The call intends to issue funding for creative and innovative projects, which contribute to the development of contemporary arts in the Republic of Armenia in the rapidly changing local and global contexts.

Culture Against the Crisis: summary of projects 2022

09.01.2023 — Article Armenia
In April 2022, the Swiss Cooperation Office (SCO) in Armenia launched its "Arts and Culture Against the Crisis" campaign, in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic and the 2020 War. In the firm belief that artists play a valuable role in helping people to process their experiences through creativity and encounters with others, the SCO AM called for creative and innovative project proposals, which would contribute to the development of contemporary arts in Armenia. 

Switzerland approves CHF 960’000 in aid for resilience and economic recovery of border communities in Armenia

28.11.2022 — Press releases Armenia
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC has approved CHF 960’000 in aid for Armenia to improve border communities' resilience towards crisis situations. Partnering with the World Food Programme (WFP) for implementation, Switzerland provides immediate humanitarian and long-term economic support to Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik with the “Resilience and Economic Recovery of Border Communities in Armenia – REBCA” project.

Armenia‘s territorial reform and decentralization – Step by step to success

15.11.2022 — Article Armenia
With two events in Dilijan for municipalities in the North and in Goris for the South, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure MTAI, together with the implementing partner GIZ, shared experiences on day-to-day efforts and progress of the ongoing Local Self-Governance project (LSG).

Call for Proposals: Local backstopper as facilitator – Recruitment

15.11.2022 — Article Armenia
Switzerland, together with Austria and Germany, launched the main phase of the "Modernizing Vocational Education and Training in Agriculture in Armenia" MAVETA project to assist the Government of Armenia to reform the vocational education system in Armenia in agriculture. The intervention aims to improve the knowledge and skills of professionals and graduates in agriculture and related fields. Thus, the project will contribute to sustainable, climate friendly, inclusive growth, increased incomes and enhanced (self)-employment in rural Armenia.

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