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Sustainable development of Rural Communities in Northern Armenia
Project duration: 01.04.2017 – 31.03.2020
Number of Beneficiaries: 2010 households, 8950 people
Location: Shirak, Voskehask, Vahramaberd, Jrapi, Jajur, Arapi communities
Project goal: The goal of this project is to promote the sustainability and viability of 6 communities in the region of Shirak by offering technical and strategic support to community residents in determining their own development path.
Activities: The three pillars of this project are:
Constructing/reconstructing agricultural infrastructure (irrigation canals/drinking water pipelines) by engaging and involving the community
Facilitating economic development through
professional training on the correct irrigation technology
introduction of new crops for the backyard garden (mostly vegetables) and the cultivated fields
setting up of pilot fields and farms.