Yerevan to host Conference Social Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on ArmeniaApril 13, 2009 - 19:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A joint conference organized by the Ministry of Labor and Social Issues, the UN , World Bank and International Monetary Fund Armenia Offices on Social Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Armenia and Ways to Offset this Impact on the Crisis will take place on 14 April, Tuesday, in Erebuni Plaza Hotel, Yerevan.The Conference focuses on the adverse impact the ongoing global economic and financial crisis may have on Armenia's ability to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. While the Armenian economy has already been affected, the Armenian population is now starting to feel the social impact as well. The UN Agencies in Armenia will support the government's efforts in devising solutions that will draw together all stakeholders, including international organizations, private sector and the civil society. In addition, the UN in Armenia is in the process of tailoring its current programs to address the needs of those most affected by the crisis. Participants of the event are: Ms. Consuelo Vidal, UN Resident Coordinator, Mr. Tigran Sargsyan, Prime Minister of Armenia, Mr. Arsen Hambartsumyan, Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Mr. Aristomene Varoudakis, WB Country Office Manager, Ms. Nienke Oomes, IMF Resident Representative, Ms. Laylee Moshiri-Gilani, UNICEF Representative and Ms. Elizabeth Danielyan, WHO Head of Office. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Armenia, U.S. customs authorities to boost assistance with new deal The government has approved an agreement with the U.S. government on mutual assistance between the customs authorities. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Turkey wants deal after “positive developments” Turkey hopes “positive developments” in negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan will lead to an agreement. Police try to impede Armenian Church head’s access to war memorial Police tried to stop the supreme head of the Armenian Apostolic Church, Catholicos Karekin II, from visiting a war memorial. Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north. |