Meeting at GIZ

Meeting at GIZ

20.04.2026

Armen Harutyunyan, Executive Director of the Union of Communities of Armenia, was hosted at the Armenian office of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), where he held a meeting with Tom Landes, Coordinator of GIZ’s “Peaceful and Inclusive Societies” sector.

During the meeting, the parties discussed opportunities to expand cooperation, with particular focus on new programs and initiatives aimed at community development. The agenda included projects targeting the strengthening of local self-government capacities, the economic activation of communities, and the implementation of sustainable development principles.

Armen Harutyunyan presented the current activities and priorities of the Union of Communities of Armenia, emphasizing the crucial role of communities in the country’s balanced development. In turn, Tom Landes highlighted the importance of deepening cooperation, stressing the implementation of joint initiatives in the fields of inclusive and sustainable development.

As a result of the meeting, the parties outlined new areas of cooperation aimed at strengthening community capacities, promoting local initiatives, and introducing international best practices in Armenia.

 
 

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