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| 14:35:35 | 20-09-2005 | Economy |

ARMENIA-2020 = LITHUANIA-2003

In 2020 the Gross Domestic Product index in Armenia will equal to the index
Lithuania had in 2003.

To work out a business plan for Armenia «Armenia-2020» organization has
invited specialists from different countries. «This independent,
non-political and self-financing organization united us because we,
Armenians, want to see our country prosperous», board member Nubar Afeyan
said.

Since the formation of the organization the members have worked out various
scenarios for the development of the Armenian economy. According the
calculations, the GDP growth depends on Armenia’s development rate.

Armenia-2020 members are gong to use the experience of some states,
specifically Israel’s. In part, the potential of the Armenian Diaspora
should be used in corpore. «A network of Armenian influence shoud be
created. It will unite the Armenians», Nubar Afeyan said.

The program also provides for economic meetings for interested persons.