Citizen’s direct participation has remained underdeveloped in Armenia's approximately 30-year history of local self-government. This issues particularly pronounced in rural areas, where citizens are generally not prepared or willing to actively engage in community affairs. A significant contributing factor to this problem is the lack of competences and skills among local authorities, particularly the administrative heads, to effectively engage key stakeholders in the decision-making process.
The project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” aims to strengthen democratic processes and promote community engagement in Armenia’s rural areas by enhancing the capacity of administrative heads from Lori and Tavush regions. The project will draw on the best practices and expertise of V4 partner countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia) in participatory governance.
Through a structured workshop led by experienced experts from the V4 countries, administrative heads will receive hands-on training in effective participatory governance techniques. The workshop will focus on practical applications and real-world examples, equipping local authorities with the tools needed to foster greater citizen involvement and strengthen community engagement.
The project is being implemented with the financial support of International Visegrad Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
This project is generously funded by:
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
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INSTITUTE FOR POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Kick-Off Meeting for “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange”
On March 4, 2025 within the framework of “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” project a kick-off meeting took place. The meeting addressed several key topics concerning the upcoming three-day workshop in Armenia, including Q&A, open discussion and the strategic planning of subsequent actions.
The project aims to strengthen democratic processes and promote community engagement in Armenia’s rural areas by enhancing the capacity of administrative heads from Lori and Tavush regions. The project will draw on the best practices and expertise of V4 partner countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia) in participatory governance.
Through a structured workshop led by experienced experts from V4 countries, administrative heads will receive hands-on training in effective participatory governance techniques.
The project is being implemented and generously funded by the support of International Visegrad Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
This project is being implemented in partnership with Strategic Analysis Think Tank, Institute of New Europe, Institute for Politics and Society.
The final stage of the selection process for the participants of the project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” was held (Tavush region)
On April 15, 2025, within the framework of the project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” the final stage of the selection process for administrative heads of Tavush Region was held, based on previously submitted participation applications.
Approximately 30 administrative heads from Dilijan, Ijevan, Noyemberyan and Berd enlarged communities had submitted applications to participate.
The selection of participants was conducted by Aghabek Galstyan, Head of the Department of Territorial Administration and Local Self-Government Affairs of the Tavush Regional Administration, and Liana Yesayan, General Director of “Eurasia” CPO.
The project is being implemented with the financial support of International Visegrad Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
The project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” aims to strengthen democratic processes and promote community engagement in Armenia’s rural areas by enhancing the capacity of administrative heads from Lori and Tavush regions. The project will draw on the best practices and expertise of V4 partner countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia) in participatory governance.
The final stage of the selection process for the participants of the project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” was held (Lori region)
On April 17, 2025, within the framework of the project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” the final stage of the selection process for administrative heads of Lori Region was held, based on previously submitted participation applications.
Approximately 60 administrative heads from Lori Region had submitted applications to participate.
The selection of participants was conducted by Mher Khechumyan, Head of the Department of Territorial Administration and Local Self-Government Affairs of the Lori Regional Administration and Liana Yesayan, General Director of “Eurasia” CPO.
The project is being implemented with the financial support of International Visegrad Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea.
The project “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance (RA): Cross-Border Perspective through V4 Experience Exchange” aims to strengthen democratic processes and promote community engagement in Armenia’s rural areas by enhancing the capacity of administrative heads from Lori and Tavush regions. The project will draw on the best practices and expertise of V4 partner countries (Poland, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia) in participatory governance.
On May 12–14, 2025, the official launch of the project titled “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance(RA). Cross-Border Perspective through V4 experience exchange” was held organized by "Eurasia" CPO
On May 12–14, 2025, the official launch of the project titled “Fostering Participatory Rural Governance(RA). Cross-Border Perspective through V4 experience exchange” was held organized by "Eurasia" CPO.
The project aims to contribute to the capacity building of administrative leaders in the Lori and Tavush regions of Armenia through the application of a participatory governance models, thereby strengthening democratic processes in selected communities.
During the three-day workshop, leading experts from Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia shared best practices from their respective countries, presenting new opportunities for collaboration and practical solutions that can be applied in Armenian rural communities.
The project provided practical skills and tools to the administrative leaders of Lori and Tavush regions to ensure more effective community engagement in their municipalities.
Welcoming remarks were delivered by Marcin Różycki, Second Secretary of the Embassy of Poland, Yerevan; Liana Yesayan, CEO of the “Eurasia” organization; Nver Torosyan, President of the “Eurasia” organization; Aleksi Borovka ( Instytut Nowej Europy, Poland); Šárka Šoup (Institut pro politiku a společnost, Czech Republic); Jan Cingel (Strategic Analysis Think Tank, Slovakia); as well as Aghabek Galstyan and Mher Khechumyan, Heads of the Departments of Territorial Administration and Local Self-Government of the Lori and Tavush Regional Administrations of the Republic of Armenia.
The project is funded by the International Visegrad Fund and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea, aiming to promote citizen participation in the decision-making processes at local level.
