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Environmental Management Plan ARM: Water Supply and Sanitation
Environmental Management Plan Loan 2860 (SF) March 2015 ARM: Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project – Additional Financing Improvement of Water Supply Systems in Artik Town, Nor Kyank, Vardakar, Hovtashen, Geghanist and Mets Mantash Villages Prepared by the Armenian Water and Sewerage Closed Joint Stock Company (AWSC) for the Asian Development Bank. The environmental management plan 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. Your 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. FUNDED BY ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT - ADDITIONAL FINANCING Date of preparation - 23/12/2014 Date of revision – 12/01/2015 Date of approval –18/03/2015 Subproject IX IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OF THE SETTLEMENTS OF SHIRAK REGION L2860-ICB-1-09/1 ARTIK TOWN, NOR KYANK, VARDAKAR, HOVTASHEN, GEGHANIST AND METS MANTASH VILLAGES ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN Yerevan, March, 2015 HGSN LLC. - JINJ Ltd. Improvement of the water supply systems of Shirak region settlements FUNDED BY ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT - ADDITIONAL FINANCING Subproject IX IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS OF THE SETTLEMENTS OF SHIRAK REGION L2860-ICB-1-09/1 ARTIK TOWN, NOR KYANK, VARDAKAR, HOVTASHEN, GEGHANIST AND METS MANTASH VILLAGES Book IX.1.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN HGSN LLC, Director V. -
Of Benedict XVI on Christian Love Represents The
Caritas Armenia Benevolent Non-Govermental Organization of the Armenian Catholic Church & its 9 CENTERS §When you did it to these my brothers you were doing it to me¦ (Mt. 25:40) Gyumri 2016 The following passage from the Encyclical Letter Caritas in Veritate ( §Charity in Truth¦) of Benedict XVI on Christian love represents the basis of the Mission of Armenian Caritas, which states: §Serve different vulnerable groups with love and compassion, respecting 1995-2015 the dignity of each individual.¦ 20 YEARS IN ARMENIA §Love- caritas- will always prove necessary. Love is therefore A SHIELD FROM THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES AN ANNUAL JOURNEY WITH 3,000 BENEFICIARIES THROUGH ITS the service that the Church carries out in order to attend constantly 9 CENTERS to man°s sufferings and his material needs. We contribute to a better GYUMRI DAY CARE CENTER FOR THE OLDER PEOPLE world by personally doing the good with full commitment. We are an immense service of charity towards neighbor. Love is the light that can “EMILI AREGAK” DAY CARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES always illuminate a world grown dim and give us the courage needed to GYUMRI “LITTLE PRINCE” SOCIAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN keep living and working.¦ GYUMRI PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER GYUMRI HANDICRAFT WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN VANADZOR “LITTLE PRINCE” SOCIAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN ENCYCLICAL LETTER CARITAS IN VERITATE TASHIR DAY CARE CENTER FOR THE OLDER PEOPLE OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XVI ON INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN CHARITY AND TRUTH TASHIR “LITTLE PRINCE” SOCIAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN GAVAR “LITTLE PRINCE” SOCIAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN FROM CARITAS ARMENIA WITH WISDOM, LOVE AND COMPASSION Dear Faithful Sisters and Brothers: God called us, and we said YES. -
Armenia by Alexander Iskandaryan
Armenia by Alexander Iskandaryan Capital: Yerevan Population: 3.0 million GNI/capita, PPP: US$8,140 Source: The data above are drawn from the World Bank’sWorld Development Indicators 2014. Nations in Transit Ratings and Averaged Scores 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Electoral Process 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.50 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 Civil Society 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 Independent Media 5.50 5.50 5.75 5.75 6.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 5.75 5.75 National Democratic Governance 5.00 5.00 5.25 5.25 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 Local Democratic Governance 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 Judicial Framework and Independence 5.25 5.00 5.00 5.25 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.50 Corruption 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.75 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.25 5.25 5.25 Democracy Score 5.18 5.14 5.21 5.21 5.39 5.39 5.43 5.39 5.36 5.36 NOTE: The ratings reflect the consensus of Freedom House, its academic advisers, and the author(s) of this report. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the author(s). The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 representing the highest level of democratic progress and 7 the lowest. -
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 -
Shirak Guidebook
Wuthering Heights of Shirak -the Land of Steppe and Sky YYerevanerevan 22013013 1 Facts About Shirak FOREWORD Mix up the vast open spaces of the Shirak steppe, the wuthering wind that sweeps through its heights, the snowcapped tops of Mt. Aragats and the dramatic gorges and sparkling lakes of Akhurian River. Sprinkle in the white sheep fl ocks and the cry of an eagle. Add churches, mysterious Urartian ruins, abundant wildlife and unique architecture. Th en top it all off with a turbulent history, Gyumri’s joi de vivre and Gurdjieff ’s mystical teaching, revealing a truly magnifi cent region fi lled with experi- ences to last you a lifetime. However, don’t be deceived that merely seeing all these highlights will give you a complete picture of what Shirak really is. Dig deeper and you’ll be surprised to fi nd that your fondest memories will most likely lie with the locals themselves. You’ll eas- ily be touched by these proud, witt y, and legendarily hospitable people, even if you cannot speak their language. Only when you meet its remarkable people will you understand this land and its powerful energy which emanates from their sculptures, paintings, music and poetry. Visiting the province takes creativity and imagination, as the tourist industry is at best ‘nascent’. A great deal of the current tourist fl ow consists of Diasporan Armenians seeking the opportunity to make personal contributions to their historic homeland, along with a few scatt ered independent travelers. Although there are some rural “rest- places” and picnic areas, they cater mainly to locals who want to unwind with hearty feasts and family chats, thus rarely providing any activities. -
Armenia Lifeline Road Network Improvement Project - Second Additional Financing
Document of The World Bank FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Public Disclosure Authorized Report No: PAD3259 INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PAPER ON A PROPOSED ADDITIONAL LOAN AND A RESTRUCTURING IN THE AMOUNT OF EUR 13.4 MILLION TO THE Public Disclosure Authorized REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA FOR THE LIFELINE ROAD NETWORK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT April 16, 2019 Public Disclosure Authorized Transport Global Practice Europe and Central Asia Region Public Disclosure Authorized This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization. CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (Exchange Rate Effective March 31, 2019) Currency Units EURO (€) US$1.12 EUR 1 FISCAL YEAR January 1 - December 31 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AF Additional Financing ARD Armenian Roads Directorate CADaS Common Accident Data Set CARE Community Database on Accident on the Road in Europe CER Contingent Emergency Response CERC Contingent Emergency Response Component CPF Country Partnership Framework CW Civil Works DA Designated Account DBST Double Bituminous Surface Treatment DO Development Objective EaP Eastern Partnership EIRR Economic Internal Rate of Return ESMF Environmental and Social Management Framework ESMP Environmental and Social Management Plan EUR Euro FM Financial Management FY Fiscal Year GBV Gender-Based Violence GDP Gross Domestic Product GHG Greenhouse Gas GIS Geographic Information System GoA Government of Armenia GPS Global -
Patient Satisfaction Survey Baseline Evaluation in Aragatsotn
PATIENT SATISFACTION SURVEY BASELINE EVALUATION IN ARAGATSOTN, ARMAVIR, AND ARARAT MARZES 2008 DISCLAIMER This publication is made possible by the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). It was prepared by the Primary Health Care Reform (PHCR) Project, Armenia. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the USAID or the United States Government. Preface The Primary Healthcare Reform (PHCR) project is a nationwide five-year (2005-2010) program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under a contract awarded to Emerging Markets Group, Ltd. (EMG) in September 2005. The project’s primary objective is the increased utilization of sustainable, high-quality primary healthcare services leading to the improved health of Armenian families. This objective is operationalized by supporting the Ministry of Health (MoH) to implement a package of six interventions that links policy reform with service delivery so that each informs the other generating synergistic effects. These six interventions address healthcare reforms and policy support (including renovation and equipping of facilities); open enrollment; family medicine; quality of care; healthcare finance; and public education, health promotion and disease prevention. “What impact are these interventions having?” is a question frequently asked but less frequently funded. Fortunately, provision was made in the PHCR project to address the “impact” question. PHCR developed a set of six tools to monitor progress and evaluate results. Three of these tools are facility-based and are designed to assess changes through a pre-test and post-test methodology at 164 primary healthcare facilities and their referral facilities. -
Years in Armenia
1O Years of Independence and Transition in Armenia National Human Development Report Armenia 2OO1 Team of Authors National Project Director Zorab Mnatsakanyan National Project Coordinator-Consultant Nune Yeghiazaryan Chapter 1 Mkrtich Zardaryan, PhD (History) Aram Harutunyan Khachatur Bezirchyan, PhD (Biology) Avetik Ishkhanyan, PhD (Geology) Boris Navasardyan Ashot Zalinyan, PhD (Economics) Sos Gimishyan Edward Ordyan, Doctor of Science (Economics) Chapter 2 Ara Karyan, PhD (Economics) Stepan Mantarlyan, PhD (Economics) Bagrat Tunyan, PhD (Economics) Narine Sahakyan, PhD (Economics) Chapter 3 Gyulnara Hovhanessyan, PhD (Economics) Anahit Sargsyan, PhD (Economics) "Spiritual Armenia" NGO, Anahit Harutunyan, PhD (Philology) Chapter 4 Viktoria Ter-Nikoghosyan, PhD (Biophysics) Aghavni Karakhanyan Economic Research Institute of the RA Ministry of Finance & Economy, Armenak Darbinyan, PhD (Economics) Nune Yeghiazaryan Hrach Galstyan, PhD (Biology) Authors of Boxes Information System of St. Echmiadzin Sergey Vardanyan, "Spiritual Armenia" NGO Gagik Gyurjyan, Head of RA Department of Preservation of Historical and Cultural Monuments Gevorg Poghosyan, Armenian Sociological Association Bagrat Sahakyan Yerevan Press Club "Logika", Independent Research Center on Business and Finance Arevik Petrosian, Aharon Mkrtchian, Public Sector Reform Commission, Working Group on Civil Service Reforms Armen Khudaverdian, Secretary of Public Sector Reform Commission "Orran" Benevolent NGO IOM/Armenia office Karine Danielian, Association "For Sustainable Human -
Armenian Monuments Awareness Project
Armenian Monuments Awareness Project Armenian Monuments Awareness Project he Armenian Monuments Awareness Proj- ect fulfills a dream shared by a 12-person team that includes 10 local Armenians who make up our Non Governmental Organi- zation. Simply: We want to make the Ar- T menia we’ve come to love accessible to visitors and Armenian locals alike. Until AMAP began making installations of its infor- Monuments mation panels, there remained little on-site mate- rial at monuments. Limited information was typi- Awareness cally poorly displayed and most often inaccessible to visitors who spoke neither Russian nor Armenian. Bagratashen Project Over the past two years AMAP has been steadily Akhtala and aggressively upgrading the visitor experience Haghpat for local visitors as well as the growing thousands Sanahin Odzun of foreign tourists. Guests to Armenia’s popular his- Kobair toric and cultural destinations can now find large and artistically designed panels with significant information in five languages (Armenian, Russian, Gyumri Fioletovo Aghavnavank English, French, Italian). Information is also avail- Goshavank able in another six languages on laminated hand- Dilijan outs. Further, AMAP has put up color-coded direc- Sevanavank tional road signs directing drivers to the sites. Lchashen Norashen In 2009 we have produced more than 380 sources Noratuz of information, including panels, directional signs Amberd and placards at more than 40 locations nation- wide. Our Green Monuments campaign has plant- Lichk Gegard ed more than 400 trees and -
Sociological and Gender Survey X
WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT – ADDITIONAL FINANCING FUNDED BY ADB IMPROVEMENT OF WATER SUPPLY AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS OF RA SETTLEMENTS SOCIAL AND GENDER SURVEY PHASE I SUBPROJECT X Improvement of the water supply systems of Aragatsotn marz settlements: Talin town and Aruch, Partizak, Nor-Amanos, Arevut, Kanch, Hako, Sorik and Karaberd villages Yerevan, July 2014 JINJ LLC HGSN LLC –JINJ LLC Improvement of the water supply systems of RA settlements STATE COMMITTEE OF WATER SYSTEM UNDER THE RA MINISTRY FOR TERRITORIAL GOVERNANCE “ARMWATERSEWERAGE” CJSC DETAILED DESIGN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION SECTOR PROJECT – ADDITIONAL FINANCING FUNDED BY ADB SUBPROJECT X - IMPROVEMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS IN THE SETTLEMENTS OF ARAGATSOTN REGION Contract L2860 - ICB - 1- 10 Report: Social and gender survey (phase 1) Project director V. Hovasapyan HGSN LLC, Design Chief Engineer A. Khachaturyan PR Specialist H. Aslanyan Yerevan, July, 2014 JINJ LLC Subproject X – Detailed design 2 HGSN LLC –JINJ LLC Improvement of the water supply systems of RA settlements Content 1. Sociological survey ................................................................................................................ 5 1.1 Social-demographic description of the population in the project area .................................... 5 1.2 Selection method and representativeness ........................................................................ 5 1.3 Gender-age combination of the respondents and description of households .................... 6 1.4 Main