Armenia

On July 30 and 31 Armenia hosted the biggest-in-its-kind global event in the South Caucasus region - FemInno. The title of the initiative is a blend of the words feminism and innovation and its goal is to promote women leadership in business, science and technology. The event brought together participants from over 30 countries including Germany, USA, Canada, Nigeria, U.A.E. and of course, Armenia.

If investors have business projects that will benefit tourism in Armenia, the Armenian Government and the World Bank are here to support them on multiple levels. Regional Post Caucasus talked about this program to Anahit Voskanyan, who is a Tourism Product Development Advisor at the Armenian Economy Ministry’s Tourism Committee.

DMOs, Destination Management Organisations, operate around the world and have now also been established in Armenia to promote tourism development on a regional level. With a focus on the three northern regions of Armenia, the EU4Business “Innovative Tourism and Technology Development for Armenia” (ITTD) project also supports the development of the tourism sector and, among other things, collaborates with the Tavush and Lori DMOs. Hovhannes Kandiljyan, Advisor to the Tourism Component of ITTD, shares his thoughts about the role and functions of a DMO, the Tavush and Lori DMOs’ current work, and also further needs for support.

Regional Post talked to Mariam Babayan, Project Advisor for Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development and Tech Ventures at GIZ about the startup ecosystem in Armenia and the newly established SAP Startup Factory by BANA (Business Angel Network of Armenia).

Eighty-four war-affected youth of the Dilijan community find employment through "Economic Empowerment of Youth Affected by Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict"

50 Cent set Yerevan on fire having his iconic performance at Haya International Music Festival. Here are some photos from the concert that will bring you the hip-hop vibes which took over Hrazdan stadium on July 1st.

The Armenian Ministry of Economy supports an information campaign launched since the beginning of this year. The head of the project Gayane Antonyan will help us to explain the campaign details and aims.

In order to build peace Armenia needs strength and for the latter a set of prerequisites are necessary. Read our editorial to learn more about them.