On May 11, at 11 o’clock will be held an online regional meeting devoted to the presentation of the sub-grant programs of Lori region. Representatives of all enlarged communities of Armenia can participate in the online meeting.

The Citizens Voice and Actions on Local Development in Consolidated Communities in Armenia is a 30-month EU funded project aiming to support the on-going government reforms and enhance capacity of consolidated communities in designing and implementing people-centered and sustainable local development projects. The project is implemented by a consortium of organizations: Communities Finance Officers Organization (CFOA), Association of Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA), Union of Communities of Armenia (UCA) with CFOA as a lead organization.

The project is designed to enhance the capacity of recently consolidated communities in designing and implementing people-centred and sustainable local projects that promote outdoor activities and local tourism in consolidated communities. The project also aims to strengthen cross-border cooperation between Armenian and Georgian communities, to raise awareness on civic engagement and oversight, particularly via citizen budgets and outreach campaigns. The program has provided grants to 37 communities. The competition targeted the enlarged communities of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik and Aragatsotn marzes.

7 inter-community cooperation programs have been funded in the field of local tourism development.

For participation in May 11 online meeting the representatives of enlarged communities should fill in the online applicartion form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1L4bLcXNSbLsoQ3crw4Yxo3IoR9kS7KqZVO-gDdIy5dA/edit

ATTENTION: Filling in the application does not confirm your participation yet. A written invitation will be sent, which will include other details about your participation.

Participants will receive a link to the Zoom platform to join the discussion after registration.

Union of Communities of Armenia