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In conversation with Nazareth Seferian, Tigran Jrbashyan, Partner and Director of Management Advisory Services at Ameria CJSC and one of the country’s leading economic visionaries, reveals how Armenia can leverage circular economy principles not just for environmental benefits, but as a strategic pathway to economic transformation.

As financial institutions and the private sector across Armenia reassess their corporate social responsibility strategies, IDBank has emerged as a case study in systematic community engagement. Regional Post interviewed IDBank’s Head of Communications and Social Responsibility Programs Department, Tatevik Vardevanyan, on the bank’s new comprehensive CSR policy.

In Armenia’s financial sector, Corporate Social Responsibility often takes the form of sporadic donations and seasonal charity drives. AraratBank has taken a different path, building what they describe as a systematic approach to social and environmental impact over the past five years. We spoke with Anna Allahverdyan, Head of the Communication and CSR Programs Coordination Division at AraratBank, about their methodology and what they’ve learned from five years of implementation.

A key milestone for sustainability in Armenia came in 2025 with the adoption of the Green Taxonomy thanks to the efforts of the World Bank and a multistakeholder consortium of policymakers, organizations, and experts. We spoke to Dr. Irina Ghaplanyan, Senior Advisor on Climate Change to the World Bank, on what this is and what it means for Armenia’s future.

Regional Post spoke with Hovhannes Basentsyan, Deputy CEO of DCD, about the company’s ambitious Dilijan Eye project—an 18-hectare wellness estate within Dilijan National Park, transforming Armenia’s luxury hospitality landscape, as well as exclusive townhouse purchase opportunity details revealed for the first time alongside their other estate investment offerings.

The pension reform in Armenia more than a decade ago led to a groundbreaking impact with a multiplier effect through the years to come. The crucial role in the success of the reform is attributed to international fund managers, who came with a fresh mindset and strategic long-term focus. The activities of one of those entities have gone beyond traditional pension fund management and are now having a significant impact on the development of Armenia in multiple ways. Regional Post spoke to Arman Vardanyan, CEO of C-Quadrat Ampega Asset Management Armenia, to learn more.

Over the past two decades, Ralph Yirikian, the General Director of Ucom, has been a household name in Armenia, frequently appearing on television to discuss topics that extend well beyond purely commercial matters. Nazareth Seferian sat down with Mr. Yirikian to talk about the company’s latest developments and the broader topics of sustainability and Circular Economy.

The global lifestyle brand Rien-à-Porter has prepared a special gift for Yerevan. Throughout October, residents and visitors of the capital are invited to experience “Leo’s Diary” - an audio-immersive performance unlike anything the city has seen before.

Founder and designer of the renowned and beloved ANANYAN brand, Hayk Ananyan has been appointed CEO of Rien-à-Porter.

How one lifestyle group of companies is quietly transforming Yerevan—starting with newly opened Rien‑à‑Porter.