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Agricultural Value-Chains Assessment Report April 2020.Pdf
1 2 ABOUT THE EUROPEAN UNION The Member States of the European Union have decided to link together their know-how, resources and destinies. Together, they have built a zone of stability, democracy and sustainable development whilst maintaining cultural diversity, tolerance and individual freedoms. The European Union is committed to sharing its achievements and its values with countries and peoples beyond its borders. ABOUT THE PUBLICATION: This publication was produced within the framework of the EU Green Agriculture Initiative in Armenia (EU-GAIA) project, which is funded by the European Union (EU) and the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), and implemented by the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia. In the framework of the European Union-funded EU-GAIA project, the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) hereby agrees that the reader uses this manual solely for non-commercial purposes. Prepared by: EV Consulting CJSC © 2020 Austrian Development Agency. All rights reserved. Licensed to the European Union under conditions. Yerevan, 2020 3 CONTENTS LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................................ 5 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ..................................................................................................... 6 2. OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT DYNAMICS OF AGRICULTURE IN ARMENIA AND GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES..................................................................................................................................................... -
50146-001: Distribution Network Rehabilitation, Efficiency
Initial E nvironmental E xamination Project Number: 50146-001 April 2017 Distribution Network R ehabilitation, E fficiency Improvement, and Augmentation (R epublic of Armenia) Prepared by Tetra Tech E S , Inc. for the Asian Development Bank This initial environmental examination is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Y our attention is directed to the “Terms of Use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Armenia: ENA-Modernisation of Distribution Network Initial Environmental Examination: Draft Final Report Prepared by April 2017 1 ADB/EBRD Armenia: ENA - Modernisation of Distribution Network Initial Environmental Examination Draft Final Report April 2017 Prepared by Tetra Tech ES, Inc. 1320 N Courthouse Rd, Suite 600 | Arlington, VA 22201, United States Tel +1 703 387 2100 | Fax +1 703 243 0953 www.tetratech.com Prepared by Tetra Tech ES, Inc 2 ENA - Modernisation of Distribution Network Initial Environmental Examination Table of Contents Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 3 Abbreviations and Acronyms ........................................................................................... -
Environmental Assessment Report Armenia: North-South Road
Environmental Assessment Report Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Document Stage: Draft Sub-project Number: 42145 August 2010 Armenia: North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Tranches 2 & 3 Prepared by Ministry of Transport and Communications (MOTC) of Armenia for Asian Development Bank The environmental impact assessment is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB’s Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Armenia: North-South Road Corridor Investment Program Tranches 2 & 3 – Environmental Impact Assessment Report ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank AARM ADB Armenian Resident Mission CO2 carbon dioxide EA executing agency EARF environmental assessment and review framework EIA environmental impact assessment EMP environmental management and monitoring plan IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature LARP Land Acquisition and Resettlement Plan MFF multi-tranche financing facility MNP Ministry of Nature Protection MOC Ministry of Culture MOH Ministry of Health MOTC Ministry of Transport and Communication NGO nongovernment organization NO2 nitrogen dioxide NO nitrogen oxide MPC maximum permissible concentration NPE Nature Protection Expertise NSS National Statistical Service PAHs polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons PMU Project Management Unit PPTA Project Preparatory Technical Assistance RA Republic of Armenia RAMSAR Ramsar Convention on Wetlands REA Rapid Environmental Assessment (checklist) SEI State Environmental Inspectorate -
5 Environmental Examination
5 ENVIRONMENTAL EXAMINATION ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EXAMINATION FOR RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT SEWAGE SYSTEMS IN RA 5-1 Environmental Examination for Cultural Properties (1/2) Nos. of Nos. of Community cultural Rating Community cultural Rating properties properties ARAGATSOTN MARZ Akunq 9 D Lusagyugh 10 D Aghdzq 9 D Tsaghkahovit 5 D Antarut 3 D Tsaghkashen 2 D Ashnak 16 D Tsilqar 6 D Avan+Khnusik 36 D Katnaghbyur 10 D Avtona 13 D Karmrashen 13 D Aragats (Aparan district) 12 D Kaqavadzor 9 D Arayi 6 D Hartavan 15 D Arteni 1 D Dzoraglukh 14 D Apnagyugh 10 D Dzoragyugh 3 D Baysz 4 D Meliqgyugh 3 D Byurakan 40 D Miraq 4 D Garnahovit 10 D Mulqi 2 D Geghadir 1 D Nigavan 9 D Gegharot 11 D Norashen (Aparan district) 8 D Norashen (Aragats Davtashen 5 D District) 2 D Dian 4 D Shenavan 4 D Yeghipartush 8 D Shgharshik 2 D Yeghnik 10 D Vosketas 2 D Yernjatap 14 D Chqnagh 6 D Zovasar 3 D Vardenis 14 D Ttujur 7 D Vardenut 5 D Irind 6 D Verin Sasunik 18 D Lernapar 4 D Tegher 2 D Lernarot 24 D Orgov 24 D SHIRAK MARZ Alvar 3 D Krasar 6 D Aghvorik 2 D Hovit 11 D Ardenis 3 D Dzorashen 1 D Arpeni 6 D Mets Sariar 3 D Bandivan 14 D Musaelyan 19 D Bashgyugh 8 D Shaghik 3 D Garnaritch + Yeghnajur 4 D Shirak 2 D Kamkhut 2 D Pemzashen 12 D Lernakert 12 D Jajur 4 D Lernut 4 D Jrarat 18 D Tsaghkut 5 D Sarnaghbyur 45 D Kamo 12 D Sarapat 2 D Karmrakar 10 D Sizavet 1 D Kaqavasar 3 D Tzoghamarg 8 D Krashen 2 D Poqr Sariar 2 D Source: The Study Team (2007) EE-1-1/2 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF EXAMINATION FOR RURAL WATER SUPPLY AND THE PROPOSED PROJECT SEWAGE SYSTEMS IN RA 5-1 Environmental Examination for Cultural Properties (2/2) Nos. -
Community Small Scale Afforestation/Reforestation Project in Lori, Armenia
UNFCCC/CCNUCC _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ CDM – Executive Board PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM FOR SMALL-SCALE AFFORESTATION AND REFORESTATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES (CDM-SSC-AR-PDD) - Version 01 CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNITY SMALL SCALE AFFORESTATION/REFORESTATION PROJECT IN LORI, ARMENIA Project Design Document 09 November 2006 Prepared by Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG & TACIS Regional Project Office of Armenia This template shall not be altered. It shall be completed without modifying/adding headings or logo, format or 1 font. UNFCCC/CCNUCC _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ CDM – Executive Board PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM FOR SMALL-SCALE AFFORESTATION AND REFORESTATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES (CDM-SSC-AR-PDD) - Version 01 CONFIDENTIAL CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM FOR SMALL-SCALE AFFORESTATION AND REFORESTATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES (CDM-SSC-AR-PDD) Once amendments or new simplified methodologies have been approved this document needs to be updated CONTENTS A. General description of the proposed small-scale A/R CDM project activity B. Application of a baseline and monitoring methodology C. Estimation of the net anthropogenic GHG removals by sinks D. Environmental impacts of the proposed small-scale A/R CDM project activity E. Socio-economic impacts of the proposed small-scale A/R CDM project activity F. Stakeholders’ comments Annexes Annex 1: Contact information on participants in the proposed small-scale A/R CDM project activity Annex 2: Information regarding public funding This template shall not be altered. It shall be completed without modifying/adding headings or logo, format or 2 font. UNFCCC/CCNUCC _____________________________________________________________________________ _______ CDM – Executive Board PROJECT DESIGN DOCUMENT FORM FOR SMALL-SCALE AFFORESTATION AND REFORESTATION PROJECT ACTIVITIES (CDM-SSC-AR-PDD) - Version 01 CONFIDENTIAL SECTION A. -
Quarterly Report April - June 2016
QUARTERLY REPORT APRIL - JUNE 2016 PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTOR TABLE OF CONTENT 1. COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE .................. 4 2. OPERATIONAL DIRECTORATE ................. 8 3. WATER REMOVAL DIRECTORATE ........ 32 4. ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL DIRECTORATE ................................................ 38 5. INTERNAL CONTROL DIRECTORATE .... 43 6. HUMAN RESEOURCE DIRECTORATE .... 47 7. QUALITY, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT ................................................. 50 8. PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT ....... 53 9. INVESTMENT PROGRAMS COORDINATION DIRECTORATE ................ 55 10. INDICATORS ............................................. 72 11. APPENDIX ................................................ 83 COMMERCIAL DIRECTORATE 1.1 Billing and revenue ................................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Customers service center .......................................................................................................................................... 6 Installation of new high quality water meters is over. About 40 000 water meters ( about 32 000 resi- dent-customers) were installed. Research proves that the program is justified and old water meters must be replaced with “C” class water meters. Below is the result of installed new water meters in Abovyan, Hrazdan and Ashtarak towns. Table 1 Number of Average consumption Average consumption customers with old water meters with new water meters Hrazdan 2 423 6.6 -
Genocide and Deportation of Azerbaijanis
GENOCIDE AND DEPORTATION OF AZERBAIJANIS C O N T E N T S General information........................................................................................................................... 3 Resettlement of Armenians to Azerbaijani lands and its grave consequences ................................ 5 Resettlement of Armenians from Iran ........................................................................................ 5 Resettlement of Armenians from Turkey ................................................................................... 8 Massacre and deportation of Azerbaijanis at the beginning of the 20th century .......................... 10 The massacres of 1905-1906. ..................................................................................................... 10 General information ................................................................................................................... 10 Genocide of Moslem Turks through 1905-1906 in Karabagh ...................................................... 13 Genocide of 1918-1920 ............................................................................................................... 15 Genocide over Azerbaijani nation in March of 1918 ................................................................... 15 Massacres in Baku. March 1918................................................................................................. 20 Massacres in Erivan Province (1918-1920) ............................................................................... -
Armenian Tourist Attraction
Armenian Tourist Attractions: Rediscover Armenia Guide http://mapy.mk.cvut.cz/data/Armenie-Armenia/all/Rediscover%20Arme... rediscover armenia guide armenia > tourism > rediscover armenia guide about cilicia | feedback | chat | © REDISCOVERING ARMENIA An Archaeological/Touristic Gazetteer and Map Set for the Historical Monuments of Armenia Brady Kiesling July 1999 Yerevan This document is for the benefit of all persons interested in Armenia; no restriction is placed on duplication for personal or professional use. The author would appreciate acknowledgment of the source of any substantial quotations from this work. 1 von 71 13.01.2009 23:05 Armenian Tourist Attractions: Rediscover Armenia Guide http://mapy.mk.cvut.cz/data/Armenie-Armenia/all/Rediscover%20Arme... REDISCOVERING ARMENIA Author’s Preface Sources and Methods Armenian Terms Useful for Getting Lost With Note on Monasteries (Vank) Bibliography EXPLORING ARAGATSOTN MARZ South from Ashtarak (Maps A, D) The South Slopes of Aragats (Map A) Climbing Mt. Aragats (Map A) North and West Around Aragats (Maps A, B) West/South from Talin (Map B) North from Ashtarak (Map A) EXPLORING ARARAT MARZ West of Yerevan (Maps C, D) South from Yerevan (Map C) To Ancient Dvin (Map C) Khor Virap and Artaxiasata (Map C Vedi and Eastward (Map C, inset) East from Yeraskh (Map C inset) St. Karapet Monastery* (Map C inset) EXPLORING ARMAVIR MARZ Echmiatsin and Environs (Map D) The Northeast Corner (Map D) Metsamor and Environs (Map D) Sardarapat and Ancient Armavir (Map D) Southwestern Armavir (advance permission -
GEO Alaverdi Book.Indd
GEO ALAVERDI: ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT GEVORG NAZARYAN GEO ALAVERDI. ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT YEREVAN ASOGHIK 2009 Environmental Knowledge for Change 1 GEO ALAVERDI: ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT UDC 502:351/354 (479.25) THE STUDY “GEO ALAVERDI. ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT” HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED UNDER THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL OUTLOOK FOR CITIES PROGRAM BY THE UNEP/ GRID-ARENDAL AND OSCE YEREVAN OFFICE THIS STUDY WAS PUBLISHED WITH THE OSCE YEREVAN OFFICE FINANCING PROGRAM MANAGER IEVA RUCEVSKA, UNEP/GRID-ARENDAL AUTHOR AND PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Ph.D. IN ECONOMICS G.NAZARYAN SUPPORTING EXPERT GROUP: G.GHAZINYAN, OSCE YEREVAN OFFICE, A.VAROSYAN, DEPUTY MAYOR OF ALAVERDI, A.GILOYAN, THE MINISTRY OF TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION OF ARMENIA, G.MIRZOYAN, THE MINISTRY OF NATURE PROTECTION OF ARMENIA ISBN 978-9939-50-113-0 II Environmental Knowledge for Change GEO ALAVERDI: ENVIRONMENT AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Contents INTRODUCTORY.........................................................................................1 CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION. KEY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ALAVERDI CITY..............................................5 CHAPTER 2. SOCIO – ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL CONTEXT (PRESSURES)................................................................................................8 1. Historical assessment of urbanization.........................................................8 2. Description of economic activities.............................................................9 3. Demography..............................................................................................10 -
Building Safe and Resilient Communities in South Caucasus Stories of Good Practice Editor: Austrian Red Cross, Regional Delegation South Caucasus Paliasvhili Str
2015 Building Safe and Resilient Communities in South Caucasus Stories of Good Practice Editor: Austrian Red Cross, Regional Delegation South Caucasus Paliasvhili str. 2, 0179 Tbilisi, Georgia Contact: MICHAEL GRABNER [email protected] www.redcross.at Design: Universal Advertising Company UAC, Tbilisi, Georgia Articles: Sopho Khutsishvili Photos: ARCS, AzRC, GRCS, AutRC, Misha Tshitshinadze Tbilisi, November 2015 ANDREA SCHMID MICHAEL OPRIESNIG Head of Unit Civil Society Deputy Secretary General International, Austrian of Austrian Red Cross, Development Agency Head of International Cooperation The South Caucasus is among the most vulnerable regions This booklet aims at drawing lessons learnt and at showing worldwide concerning the impact of climate change, prone the results achieved in the first three years of the “Building to numerous types of devastating disasters and natural Safe and Resilient Communities” programme. In doing so, it hazards. In this context, resilience is one of the key concepts, focuses on the experiences of the communities and the encouraging and supporting communities in using local voices of people involved in the action which has been resources and knowledge to help themselves during implemented across all three countries of the Southern disasters, emergencies and crisis situations. Taking Caucasus. precautions against risks and threats in time and a strong and operational resilience management enhance the Active participation of target groups is the key principle of sustaining development in changing environments. any successful capacity development initiative. This is particularly true for the Disaster Risk Reduction context, Since its beginning in December 2012, Austrian Red Cross' because the best knowledge of underlying vulnerabilities Programme 'Building Safe and Resilient Communities in the and hazards lies with the communities themselves. -
Armenian Acts of Cultural Terrorism
Iğdır Azerbaijani‐Turkish Cultural Association ARMENIAN ACTS OF CULTURAL TERRORISM History remembers, while Names changed Cafer Qiyasi, İbrahim Bozyel Kitab Klubu www.kitabklubu.org Baku – 2007 PREFACE It is a fact that the most important factor which enables nations to last out, is their cultural identity. It goes down in history that a nationʹs failure to hold on to its cultural values tenaciously would lead to a total frustration. As pointed out by one writer, ʹIf we shoot bullets through our past, a cannonade by our future gen‐ erations is next to come.ʹ Therefore, in order to succeed in living up to standards of a dignified life, one has to protect, maintain, and transmit his cultural heritage, which in turn builds a bridge between the past and the future. Regrettably, even around the turn of the century, terrorism remains a grim fact. It is excruciating to witness innocent people falling victims to terrorism. How‐ ever, what is more dangerous and utterly unpardonable is cultural terrorism. Fighting, plundering and arson have long been canonized as glorifying forms of action by some nations therefore it has been highly pertinent, in their view, to obliterate the cultural artifacts belonging to their adversaries which survived over centuries. Most probably, history will not excuse those nations that are committed to prove their dignity by destroying the cultural monuments of other civilizations. Dear readers, in its attempt to shed light on the question What is cultural terrorism?, this book constitutes a striking piece of document presented to the world public. You will be petrified to read about the cultural genocide exercised vigorously over Azerbaijani Turks by Armenian propagandists who unjustly misinform the world by spreading erroneous claims of ethnic genocide ‐alleged mass killings of Arme‐ nians in Ottoman Turkey in 1915. -
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