`Education for Armenia’s Prosperity’ project launched by UNDP and the
Ministry of Education and Science

ArmRadio.am
25.03.2006 11:23

On March 24 in the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, the `
Education for Armenia’s Prosperity’ project was launched by United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Armenia office and the Ministry
of Education and Sciences.

The project is mainly funded by the Government of Norway and
co-financed by the Government of Armenia. It is foreseen that as a
result of the project, the size and quality of Armenia’s skilled
workforce will increase significantly, helping to lay the foundation
for the country’s economic growth over the medium term.

Recognizing the importance of skilled workforce for ensuring medium
and long-term sustainable development of the country, UNDP, in
partnership with the private sector, Government and academic
institutions, will aim to modernize and improve the Vocational
Education and Training System in Armenia.

In the framework of the project, facilities will be upgraded and new
equipment will be provided to vocational training institutions. In
this way, the project will try to ensure that the next generation of
skilled workers masters up-to-date and innovative technologies.

The direct beneficiaries of the project are students who will be
educated in the selected vocational training institutions. Small,
medium and large businesses working in relevant economic sub-sectors
will also benefit from a marked increase in the size and quality of
skilled labour force.

The project, with a total budget of USD 1,157,315 (including USD
55,000 provided by the Government of Armenia), will last two years.