Economic development

Industry practices and opportunities in Armenia

Any form of sustainable development within a society necessarily rests on a healthy economic system and an open, transparent government that recognizes and promotes civic participation. Violations of Armenians’ fundamental right to a healthy environment unfortunately continue on a wide scale in the name of private profit and benefit. Armenians need not choose between economic development and a clean environment. Countries around the world are finding new ways to achieve economic benefit from environmentally sound practices. As we move toward a future in which economics and environment are increasingly acknowledged as intertwined, we should understand the “big picture” of economic development. As we move toward a future in which economics and environment are increasingly acknowledged as intertwined, we should understand the “big picture” of economic development. An AEN partner organization, Policy Forum Armenia (PFA), has produced several thorough reports on the state of the economy in Armenia. Click here to access PFA’s page and their reports.