Building on the success achieved at the local level, Switzerland is pleased to continue its support to the local self-governance system in Armenia with a new project that will be implemented by GIZ to further promote participatory and human-centred approaches at the national and local level in Armenia. We see this as an important opportunity to translate successful local practices into lasting institutional approaches at the national level and look forward also to closer cooperation with Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure.
Jointly financed by the German and Swiss Governments, the Improving Multi-level Performance, Accountability and Citizen-centred Transformation in Armenia IMPACT project with Swiss contribution of EURO 3.7 mio. will advance good governance at both national and local levels, strengthening multi-level governance, institutional performance and coordination. Its overall objective is to improve legal, financial and institutional frameworks to foster more participatory, accountable and evidence-based governance, while supporting public institutions in delivering more inclusive, efficient and citizen-centred public services across Armenia.
The agreement was signed by Ursula Läubli, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of Cooperation of the Embassy of Switzerland in Armenia; Hamazasp Danielyan, Governance Programme Lead at SDC; Dr Sonja Kurz, GIZ Armenia Country Director; and Tom Landes, Peaceful and Inclusive Societies Sector Coordinator and IMPACT Project Manager at GIZ Armenia.