 21 01.04.15 - Discussions entitled #AGBUtalks in the frames of the AGBU 88th General Assembly. Day 1                         AGBU 88th General Assembly kicks off in Yerevan  April 1, 2015 - 16:21 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - #AGBUtalks is one of the landmark events of the 88th General Assembly of the Armenian General Benevolent Union. It aims to create a common discussion platform to inspire and engage the participants to develop ideas and roadmaps for strengthening the nation. #AGBUtalks features keynote speakers from major educational institutions, synergic hubs, foundations, state and international organizations operating in Armenia and abroad. #AGBUtalks panels are open to all AGBU General Assembly participants and registered members of the public. The panels focus on human capital in Armenia and the diaspora, challenges of Armenian state-building and ways to boost Armenia’s international standing. They aim to motivate participants to intensify youth engagement in tackling the country’s biggest challenges and create a more unified network of active youth and professionals. The first panel is entitled “Human Capital in Armenia and the Diaspora.” The panelists and participants will discuss the existing problems and prospects for developing pan-Armenian potential. Serving as a platform for exchange, it aims to unveil new opportunities for local and diasporan Armenian participants and allows for stronger bonds with the homeland. The event highlights the importance of education and the various educational initiatives taken by AGBU as a key to ensuring stronger and more competitive human capital. The panel’s keynote speakers include Father Mesrop Aramyan, chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ayb Educational Foundation; Sam Simonian, AGBU vice president and founder of the Simonian Educational Foundation and the Tumo Center for Creative Technologies; Armen Der Kiureghian, AUA president; Aram Salatian, general director of National Instruments Armenia; and Yeva Hyusyan, country director of Microsoft Armenia. Education is one of the pivotal spheres where AGBU brings both expertise and financial contribution to supporting Armenia with developing state-of-the-art education facilities, institutions and alternative ambience for learning. Throughout its existence, AGBU has offered consistent support to various educational programs aimed at enriching the knowledge and skills of the younger generation and strengthening the workforce in Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh.  Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.”Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |
