Continued innovations in the system of e-governance
A briefing by Chief of Government Staff David Sargsyan was held today in the press center of the government, entitled “E-governance: innovations in the system of e-governance.” E-governance was said to be high not only on the government’s agenda, but also on President Serzh Sargsyan’s electoral program. It seeks to enhance the transparency of government activities and offers simplified services to the business circles. According to David Sargsyan, first urban... more »
Construction permits to be issued within 27 days
At today’s cabinet sitting, the government decided to amend the norms applicable in the sphere of construction. By this business-friendly arrangement, the government tends to reduce the number, the duration and the cost of procedures necessary for the conduct of urban development activities. It implies greater safety from the environmental and healthcare standpoints. According to Minister of Urban Development Vardan Vardanyan, the draft decree seeks to both simplify the... more »
Shorthand record of joint press conference of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan and Georgian Prime Minister Nikoloz Gilauri
Republic of Armenia Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan: During our meeting, we have discussed all those questions of economic cooperation high on our agenda and agreed on ways of continuing joint efforts with our Georgian colleagues. The common agenda covers creation of a uniform customs service, road construction, the manner in which transiting passenger and freight carrying vehicles should cross the Armenian-Georgian border. New laws have been passed in Georgia prescribing new regimes and,... more »
The “One-stop-shop” principle to be effective in the system of integrated social services
At the press conference that followed today’s cabinet sitting, Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arthur Grigoryan commented on the government approved a set of conceptual approaches to the structural-functional model of the unified system of integrated social services. Under the concept, integrated welfare complexes will be set up in 2011 to ensure centralized management of funds. As for social services, they will be administered by the communities. According to the Minister, the... more »
Ministry of Finance internal audit findings summarized
The government’s press centre hosted today head of Ministry of Finance Internal Audit Assessment and Financial Oversight Department Sona Gharibyan who summarized the department’s performance for the years 2009-2010. The speaker advised that the department ensured the oversight of risky spheres in the period under review. As a result, the treasury and the municipal budgets got a refund of AMD 12.6bn, of which 8.4 billion in 2010, and the balance of AMD 4.3 billion in 2009.... more »
No fees to be charged for motorcar registration
During the press conference that followed today’s Cabinet sitting, Head of Police Alik Sargsyan commented on the government-approved amendments to the list and procedure of motorcar registration. There are vehicles only used a couple of months a year. By this decision of the Government, the owners will be allowed to register and conclude insurance contracts only for the period of use of of such vehicles. From now on, the procedure at issue will not be deemed as a... more »
Phytosanitary inspection and food safety system to be upgraded
The Government is planning to simplify goods imports in terms of phytosanitary regulation. As Premier’s adviser Aram Gharibyan told the press conference today, the norm will become effective once the corresponding law has been amended to establish a list of highly reputed international certifying entities. “We have a binding norm in place under mutual agreements. Thus, the norm turns out ineffective unless there is a mutual agreement. For this very reason, the law is believed... more »
A catalog up for the design of trade and catering facilities along motorways of interstate and national importance
At today’s sitting, the Executive approved a draft decree on introduction of a catalog for the design of those trade and catering facilities located along the motorways of interstate and national importance. The decision was commented on by Minister of Urban Development Vardan Vardanyan. As he said, the decision was made urgent by the need to streamline urban development activities and shape a unified architectural policy in the target zones. The catalog will include ten model... more »
Revolutionary approaches due for the 2012 entrance examinations
Revolutionary approaches will be applied during the 2012 entrance examinations: it is proposed to set up a reference collection of Armenian language tests so that specific exam tests are drawn upon from this collection, with the questions and keys to be given out in advance. Describing the steps to undertake on the way to implementing the anticorruption program in education, Minister of Education and Sciences Armen Ashotyan stated the following at the press conference held in the wake of... more »
Motorcars may be won by cash-register tickets
Deputy Head of State Revenue Committee Armen Alaverdyan came today to the Press Center of Government to comment on the latest decision relating to prizes and bonuses. For the second consecutive year, a system of prizes and bonuses has been applied and constantly amended in Armenia to benefit consumers and help address the needs of our State. According to Armen ALaverdyan, the recent amendments may be divided into four categories. Firstly, starting next year, bonuses will be... more »
