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Materiality & Textures
Newsletter Fall 2018 Issue 12 Materiality & Textures of Armenian Studies 2 Cover Image: Armenian rug IN THIS ISSUE: Credit: YuliaGr; iStock-541585712 NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR 3 NOTES FROM THE DIRECTOR 4 FACULTY NEWS AND UPDATES Dear Friends and Colleagues, 6 YEAR IN REVIEW: LIMINALITY AND MEMORIAL PRACTICES Exploring the Armenian in-Between Armenian Music and Memorial Practices Welcome to a new academic year at the University of Ninth Annual International Graduate Student Workshop Michigan’s Armenian Studies Program! Community Outreach We have an exciting year ahead of us with two new Manoogian Post-doctoral fellows, Mehmet Polatel and 10 MEET THE MANOOGIAN FELLOWS David Leupold, a visiting fellow, Marie Aude Baronian, as well as a new cohort of graduate students: Armen 16 MATERIALITY & TEXTURES OF ARMENIAN STUDIES Mediterranity from the Edge Abkarian, Mano Sakayan and Arakel Minassian. I Contested Landscapes, Competing Narratives: Armenian and Global Perspectives would like to welcome all six to our ASP community. Views of the Ottoman Empire: Discovering the Visual Record in Motion Armenian Studies and Material Objects Built on the solid foundation of a rigorous curriculum Multidisciplinary Workshop for Armenian Studies offered by the two endowed chairs in Armenian studies: The Alex Manoogian Chair in Modern Kathryn Babayan Armenian History (established in 1981) and the Marie 20 PROFILES AND REFLECTIONS 2018-19 ASP Graduate Students Manoogian Chair in Armenian Language and Literature (established in 1987), every year we complement our We are soliciting your help to establish an Armenian ASP Fellowship Reipients curriculum with the most promising international Studies Graduate Student Fellowship fund that scholars to create a vibrant intellectual community will cover tuition as costs for higher education are 27 OUR DONORS of Armenian studies by way of hosting workshops, on the rise. -
2009 Newsletter
No.3 / Fall 2009 New Gift Focuses on Student Research and Overseas Experience In This Issue The late Mr. Robert S. Ajemian of Michigan has Mr. Ajemian was born in Detroit in 1927, the son Features willed the Armenian Studies Program at UM of a student from Chmshkatzak and a survivor of Armenia’s the generous amount of $350,000. This gift has the Genocide. He served in the US army, and stud- Ombudsman at UM been designated for student use in two endow- ied chemistry at Wayne State University. He devel- (page 2) ment funds: the annual proceeds of $250,000 will oped a career in occupational health and pollu- provide general support for students in Armenian tion prevention. He worked for major companies International Treaties studies, with the remaining $100,000 designated and published extensively. He was an outstanding Conference for student travel and research abroad. The funds member of the Armenian community in the De- (page 3) reserved for research and travel abroad qualify for troit area. (His full biography can be seen on our President Mary Sue Coleman’s Challenge for The website.) In addition to the generous gift provided “State of Armenian Student Global Experience which will add another to the University of Michigan, Mr. Ajemian made Studies” Project $50,000 from University funds to the initial en- funds available to various organizations within (page 3) dowment amount. Starting in the Spring of 2010 the Armenian community, including to the Alex & Armenian studies students at UM will be able to Marie Manoogian School in Southfield, Michigan, Presenting the benefit from the proceeds of this generous and and the Armenian General Benevolent Union. -
To the Armenian Information Technology Companies To
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA GUIDEGUIDE TOTO THETHE ARMENIANARMENIAN INFORMATIONINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYTECHNOLOGY COMPANIESCOMPANIES 2010 GUIDE TO THE ARMENIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES © 2004 ‐ 2010 Enterprise Incubator Foundation 2 124 Hovsep Emin Street, Yerevan 0051, Armenia Phone: +374 10 219 797 Fax: +374 10 219 777 E‐mail: [email protected] http://www.eif‐it.com All rights reserved This Guide may be freely copied and distributed as long as the original copyright is displayed and no modifications are made to its content. Copies of the Guide are available for download from http://www.eif‐ it.com. All respective trademarks, brands, and names are the property of their respective owners. Enterprise Incubator Foundation does not guar‐ antee the accuracy of the data and information included in this publica‐ tion. This Guide was supported by the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, (http://www.mineconomy.am) and USAID/Armenia Mis‐ sion (http://armenia.usaid.gov/). The publication of this Guide has been made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government. 3 The concept of this Guide was initiated by Enterprise Incubator Founda‐ tion, a business development and incubation agency supporting tech‐ nology companies in Armenia. The objectives of the Guide stem from and parallel the mission of Enterprise Incubator, which is to foster eco‐ nomic growth in Armenia by assisting IT companies in areas of business development and management, skills development and training, and start‐up formation and entrepreneurship. -
Annual Report on Cases of Violation of Human Rights by the Police
HELSINKI CITIZENS ASSEMBLY VANADZOR Annual report on cases of violation of human rights by the Police (Summary of Mass Media Monitoring Results) January-December 2016 NORWEGIAN HELSINKI COMMITTEE Vanadzor, 2017 1 The Report was prepared within the framework of “Raising Effectiveness of Protection of Citizens’ Rights in Relations with the Police” Project. The Project is carried out by the Helsinki Citizen’ Assembly Vanadzor, with the financial support of the Norwegian Helsinki Committee. The views contained in the Report are those of HCA Vanadzor and do not necessarily reflect opinions of the funding organization. Prepared by: Sara Ghazaryan Edited by: Artur Sakunts HCA Vanadzor Armenia, Vanadzor 2001, Tel: (+374 322) 4 22 68 Fax: (+374 322) 4 12 36 Email: [email protected] www.hcav.am 2 RA Law on Approving Disciplinary Code of RA Police Article 10. Rules of Ethics for Police Officers The rules of ethics for police officers shall be binding on police officers both during the performance of their official duties and beyond them Police officers shall be aware of and respect human rights and freedoms, show restraint, polite, adequate and respectful treatment to citizens. Methodology This reference summarizes the cases of human rights violations by the RA Police officers during January-December, 2016. To collect the cases of human rights violations by police officers, the Organization monitored 14 online mass media and the official websites of the RA Special Investigation Service and the RA Police.1 The cases were identified and analyzed based on the information dissemnaited by the mass media, which are responsible for its credibility. -
THE IMPACT of the ARMENIAN GENOCIDE on the FORMATION of NATIONAL STATEHOOD and POLITICAL IDENTITY “Today Most Armenians Do
ASHOT ALEKSANYAN THE IMPACT OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE ON THE FORMATION OF NATIONAL STATEHOOD AND POLITICAL IDENTITY Key words – Armenian Genocide, pre-genocide, post-genocide, national statehood, Armenian statehood heritage, political identity, civiliarchic elite, civilization, civic culture, Armenian diaspora, Armenian civiliarchy “Today most Armenians do not live in the Republic of Armenia. Indeed, most Armenians have deep ties to the countries where they live. Like a lot of us, many Armenians find themselves balancing their role in their new country with their historical and cultural roots. How far should they assimilate into their new countries? Does Armenian history and culture have something to offer Armenians as they live their lives now? When do historical and cultural memories create self-imposed limits on individuals?”1 Introduction The relevance of this article is determined, on the one hand, the multidimen- sionality of issues related to understanding the role of statehood and the political and legal system in the development of Armenian civilization, civic culture and identity, on the other hand - the negative impact of the long absence of national system of public administration and the devastating impact of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 on the further development of the Armenian statehood and civiliarchy. Armenian Genocide in Ottoman Turkey was the first ever large-scale crime against humanity and human values. Taking advantage of the beginning of World War I, the Turkish authorities have organized mass murder and deportations of Armenians from their historic homeland. Genocide divided the civiliarchy of the Armenian people in three parts: before the genocide (pre-genocide), during the genocide and after the genocide (post-genocide). -
Histoire De L'arménie
ARTAK MOVSISSIAN HISTOIRE DE L’ARMÉNIE MANUEL SCOLAIRE ER EVA N, 2016 ÉDITIONS DE L’UNIVERSITÉ D’ÉTAT D’EREVAN CDU 94(479.25) L’édition est recommandée par les Conseils scientifiques de la Faculté d’Histoire de l’Université d’État d’Erevan et de l’Institut d’Histoire de l’Académie Nationale des Sciences de la République d’Arménie Le manuel a été composé sur la commande du Ministère de la Science et de l’Éducation de la République d’Arménie. Publié grâce au mécénat du Fonds scientifique, éducatif et culturel «ARATTA ». Traduit de l’arménien par Aïda Tcharkhtchian MOVSISSYAN ARTAK , Histoire de l’Arménie. Manuel scolaire. Erevan, Editions UEE, 2016, 120 p. ISBN 978-5-8084-2053-3 © Movsissian A. INTRODUCTION L’année 1915 a été fatale pour l’histoire de l’Arménie, et non seulement comme celle du génocide: c’est alors qu’a pris le début d’un tournant sans précédent de notre histoire, lorsque la majorité des Arméniens s’est dispersée dans le monde entier, alors que c’est la minorité des Arméniens qui continue à vivre sur la terre natale De nos jours aussi, 70% environ des Arméniens vivent dans la diaspora et 30% seulement sur leur terre natale. L’un des principaux objectifs des Arméniens dispersés à travers le monde est de préserver leur identité nationale en recevant une éducation arménienne. Malheureusement, toutes les communautés arméniennes ne possèdent pas d’écoles arméniennes. Souvent, nos communautés sont contraintes à se contenter d’écoles du dimanche qui deviennent des foyers d’arménienté où se réunissent les enfants arméniens vivant loin de leur patrie pour retrouver leurs origines et leur identité nationales. -
Byzantine Missionaries, Foreign Rulers, and Christian Narratives (Ca
Conversion and Empire: Byzantine Missionaries, Foreign Rulers, and Christian Narratives (ca. 300-900) by Alexander Borislavov Angelov A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (History) in The University of Michigan 2011 Doctoral Committee: Professor John V.A. Fine, Jr., Chair Professor Emeritus H. Don Cameron Professor Paul Christopher Johnson Professor Raymond H. Van Dam Associate Professor Diane Owen Hughes © Alexander Borislavov Angelov 2011 To my mother Irina with all my love and gratitude ii Acknowledgements To put in words deepest feelings of gratitude to so many people and for so many things is to reflect on various encounters and influences. In a sense, it is to sketch out a singular narrative but of many personal “conversions.” So now, being here, I am looking back, and it all seems so clear and obvious. But, it is the historian in me that realizes best the numerous situations, emotions, and dilemmas that brought me where I am. I feel so profoundly thankful for a journey that even I, obsessed with planning, could not have fully anticipated. In a final analysis, as my dissertation grew so did I, but neither could have become better without the presence of the people or the institutions that I feel so fortunate to be able to acknowledge here. At the University of Michigan, I first thank my mentor John Fine for his tremendous academic support over the years, for his friendship always present when most needed, and for best illustrating to me how true knowledge does in fact produce better humanity. -
Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1. Social Economic Background & Current Indicators of Syunik Region...........................2 2. Key Problems & Constraints .............................................................................................23 Objective Problems ...................................................................................................................23 Subjective Problems..................................................................................................................28 3. Assessment of Economic Resources & Potential ..............................................................32 Hydropower Generation............................................................................................................32 Tourism .....................................................................................................................................35 Electronics & Engineering ........................................................................................................44 Agriculture & Food Processing.................................................................................................47 Mineral Resources (other than copper & molybdenum)...........................................................52 Textiles......................................................................................................................................55 Infrastructures............................................................................................................................57 -
The First Armenia-Diaspora Conference Ends with High Expectations
.**" >■; -.' "****<*^. :■.: » ■:l Process The First Armenia-Diaspora Conference Ends with High Expectations By SALPI HAROUTINIAN GHAZARIAN; Photos by MKHITAR KHACHATRIAN The most important thing that came Armenians from Belarus to Brazil to articulate Diaspora relations. Seated around a large circle out of the first Armenia-Diaspora their vision of the Armenia-Diaspora lelationship. of tables were the representatives of the small Conference, held September 22-23 The third most important thing was that est and largest Diaspora communities, as well in Yerevan, was that it happened at Diasporans who participated in the Conference as the republic's leadership. The president and all. Many were the skeptics from came to realize that the government is serious the prime minister, the head of parliament and Armenia and Irani the dozens of par about developing, fine-tuning and institu the chairman of Armenia's Constitutional ticipating countries who admitted that they tionalizing an ongoing process of Armenia Court, were present for most of the two-day didn't believe the government could pull off a meeting. In the mornings, they addressed the massive organization ei'i'ort such as this participants; the remainder of the time, they turned out to be. Equally doubtful was listened to representatives of 59 delegations, whether the Diaspora would respond. But each representing one country or geographic unlike most conferences, almost all of those area. There were also statements by the leader who were invited actually came. Over 1,000 ship of major international institutions from people participated either as members of churches and political parties to the Armenian regional delegations, or as invited individuals General Benevolent Union, the Armenia Fund in this llrst-of-its-kind international conclave. -
CBD Sixth National Report
SIXTH NATIONAL REPORT TO THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF THE REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity EXECUTIVE SUMMERY The issues concerning the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity of the Republic of Armenia are an important and integral part of the country's environmental strategy that are aimed at the prevention of biodiversity loss and degradation of the natural environment, ensuring the biological diversity and human well- being. Armenia's policy in this field is consistent with the following goals set out in the 2010-2020 Strategic Plan of the Convention on Biological Diversity (hereinafter CBD): 1. Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society 2. Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use 3. To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity 4. Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services (hereinafter ES) 5. Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building. The government of the Republic of Armenia approved ''the Strategy and National Action Plan of the Republic of Armenia on Conservation, Protection, Reproduction and Use of Biological Diversity'' (BSAP) in 2015 based on the CBD goals and targets arising thereby supporting the following directions of the strategy of the Republic of Armenia on biodiversity conservation and use: 2 Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity 1. Improvement of legislative and institutional frameworks related to biodiversity. 2. Enhancement of biodiversity and ecosystem conservation and restoration of degraded habitats. 3. Reduction of the direct pressures on biodiversity and promotion of sustainable use. -
Armenia an Open Air Museum
TOURISM GUIDE ARMENIA AN OPEN AIR MUSEUM Gavar - 2018 A R M E N I A Armenia Brief Information Where is Armenia? Armenia is in South Caucasus. In north the country borders with Georgia, in south – with Iran, in east – with Azerbaijan, in west – with Turkey. The current territory of the Republic of Armenia is 29800 square km and is situated about 1800 m above sea level. The highest point is mount Aragats (4090 m), the lowest – canyon of the river Debet (400 m). Yerevan is the capital of the country. According to the 2003 census data population is 3, 2 million people, 1, 1 of which lives in Yerevan. When is the best time to visit Armenia? Armenia is equally wonderful in all the seasons of year. In comparatively small territory you can meet amazingly diverse nature and weather; spring, summer, autumn and winter are full and brightly expressed. Season of tours to Armenia starts in April and lasts until November, though nature gets the peak blossom in the end of May, but autumn is plentiful until the end of September. During the tourist season our guests can enjoy dishes, made of ecologically pure, natural and extremely tasty ingredients. July is the very full of tourist season. From December to the end of March doors of resort Tsakhkadzor are open to all the winter rest and winter sport fans. The best destination for the therapeutic recreation is hydropathical resort Jermuk, which you can visit any time of the year. How to get to Armenia? Armenia does not have outlet to sea. -
EUROPE a Albania • National Historical Museum – Tirana, Albania
EUROPE A Albania • National Historical Museum – Tirana, Albania o The country's largest museum. It was opened on 28 October 1981 and is 27,000 square meters in size, while 18,000 square meters are available for expositions. The National Historical Museum includes the following pavilions: Pavilion of Antiquity, Pavilion of the Middle Ages, Pavilion of Renaissance, Pavilion of Independence, Pavilion of Iconography, Pavilion of the National Liberation Antifascist War, Pavilion of Communist Terror, and Pavilion of Mother Teresa. • Et'hem Bey Mosque – Tirana, Albania o The Et’hem Bey Mosque is located in the center of the Albanian capital Tirana. Construction was started in 1789 by Molla Bey and it was finished in 1823 by his son Ethem Pasha (Haxhi Ethem Bey), great- grandson of Sulejman Pasha. • Mount Dajt – Tirana, Albania o Its highest peak is at 1,613 m. In winter, the mountain is often covered with snow, and it is a popular retreat to the local population of Tirana that rarely sees snow falls. Its slopes have forests of pines, oak and beech. Dajti Mountain was declared a National Park in 1966, and has since 2006 an expanded area of about 29,384 ha. It is under the jurisdiction and administration of Tirana Forest Service Department. • Skanderbeg Square – Tirana, Albania o Skanderbeg Square is the main plaza of Tirana, Albania named in 1968 after the Albanian national hero Skanderbeg. A Skanderbeg Monument can be found in the plaza. • Skanderbeg Monument – Skanderberg Square, Tirana, Albania o The monument in memory of Skanderbeg was erected in Skanderbeg Square, Tirana.