On September 22, Armen Harutyunyan, Executive Director of the Union of Communities of Armenia, participated in the event entitled “The Path to Empowering Communities: Key Results, Progress and Prospects of Decentralization Reforms in Armenia.”

The event summarized the key results and achievements of the DeaLoG Programme, implemented from September 2022 to September 2026, while also providing a platform to discuss the progress of decentralization reforms in Armenia, existing challenges, and priorities for further action.

Armen Harutyunyan took part in the panel discussion entitled “Maintaining the Momentum of Reforms,” which focused on ensuring the continuity of the reforms undertaken, the further development of the local self-government system, and strengthening the capacities of communities.

The discussion emphasized the importance of continuous cooperation and dialogue among state institutions, local self-government bodies, organizations representing communities, and international partners in advancing the decentralization agenda and consistently strengthening the role and capacities of communities.

The event brought together representatives of Armenian state institutions, communities, the Union of Communities of Armenia, development partner organizations, SALAR International, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden in Armenia, and other relevant stakeholders.

The DeaLoG Programme was implemented by SALAR International, with a focus on advancing local self-government in Armenia, supporting decentralization processes, and promoting effective dialogue between the national and local levels.