Strengthening the accountability, effectiveness, efficiency and inclusiveness of local self-government in Armenia in a regionally and socially balanced manner.

The underlying assumption is that the combination of civic participation-driven bottom-up and government-led top-down processes renders public policies more accountable and cost-effective to the benefit of all Armenian citizens.

Outcome 1 – The Government has created favorable framework conditions for decentralization

Outcome 2 – Municipalities have delivered relevant services and incentives for citizens, the business environment and local economic actors

Outcome 3 – Citizen participation of all relevant groups at local level has increased

Outcome 4 –The Community Association of Armenia (CAA) has delivered the required services to the municipalities and has lobbied for the interests of their constituency

Risultati principali attesi:  

1. The Government is supported in the further definition of the Territorial and Administrative Reform as well as decentralisation reform

2. The Government is supported in the design and implementation of a National training system

3. Capacities for municipal administrative service delivery are modernized in technical and organizational terms

4. Processes and procedures for the delivery of key municipal sectoral service areas are improved

5. Key management and steering functions of target municipalities are strengthened

6. Environmentally sustainable Local Economic Development plans are established

7. Accountability instruments and participatory processes at the local level are established and applied 8. Citizens, including women, youth, vulnerable and marginalized groups, Civil Society Organizations and Civil Business Organization are enabled to participate in decision-making

9. CAA is strengthened to perform as a formal, credible and sustainable body

Risultati fasi precedenti:  

The project achieved following results:

• The policy framework for decentralization as well as for local and regional development has been significantly improved through adoption of the new Law on Local Self Governance.

• 52 amalgamated municipalities strengthened their governance and management capacities, among others through the introduction of an e-governance system, one-stop shops, development plans, and trainings provided to the municipal staff.

• Capacities of the Communities’ Association of Armenia (CAA) have been improved by development of the new charter, creation of the thematic standing committees and operational coaching.

• Different infrastructure projects with models to manage capital investments have been tested in 5 selected municipalities. Results have been handed over to World Bank for further implementation.