How far has the Government pushed on with its programs?
In March, 2009, Tamara Fruit Ltd presented to the Government a program on the founding of organic gardens according to which over the next few years plantations of highly productive blackberry, raspberry, red and black currant species would be installed on some 60 hectares all over the country. The company was subsidized to the amount of AMD 300mn under a decision adopted by the Operative Staff. High-yield berry species were imported from Europe to turn into a pilot nursery supplying saplings... more »
The IT sphere as a motive force behind the economy
Over the past few days, there was no lack in high-tech industry-related social events in Armenia. One language and a single font on the web At last Sunday’s meeting of IT sector participants and blogers, Tigran Sargsyan was handed in a letter signed by 200 people who asked the Prime Minister to tackle the issue of having an easily accessible Unicode-based Armenian medium on the web. By the way, earlier this problem was raised on Tigran Sargsyan’s personal blog. The... more »
Sustained environmental effort in words and in deeds
Wearing work clothes and rubber gloves, accompanied by the Minister of Nature Protection and his son, the Prime Minister of Armenia was present at the startup of “Clean Homeland” nationwide program’s Three Bridges activity. Taking the opportunity, the Prime Minister told the journalists in attendance: “We shall be consistent in ensuring that this undertaking is extended to the provinces.” The head of government promised not to miss any such undertaking ahead.... more »
Sustained Focus on New Generation
International Children’s Day - June the 1st - is a good opportunity to address the problems facing children and youth. Today the head of government visited a Children’s Day-dedicated exposition and received students-economists. Child protection-related issues are too high on the Government’s agenda. Any program, decision or undertaking is first of all put up for public discussion then carried into effect account taken of public opinion. Quick responsiveness to different... more »
