NKR PRESIDENT: WE CANNOT CONTROL ACTIVITIES OF ARMENIA FOUNDATION

Lragir.am
31 Aug 06

In the online interview with the Azat Artsakh Newspaper President
Arkady Ghukasyan was asked about the reconstruction of the region
of Martakert. "Unfortunately, not everything depends on the NKR
government in this sphere. Yes, we take active part in organizing
telethons. Believe me, what you see on TV, namely the telethon, how
the NKR president calls our compatriots for active participation in
this campaign is only the final step in the colossal work we annually
carry out with the Diaspora. This is preceded by tens of meetings
with thousands of participants and daily trips.

As to donations of our compatriots abroad, these are transferred
directly to the account of Armenia Foundation. The fund orders
projects, holds tenders, chooses the winners, and accounts for the
final results. As to the mechanisms of control of the government,
they are indirect – the government may approve or disapprove the road
or building built or repaired. Recently we have applied to Armenia
Foundation for a number of times demanding to control the schedule
and quality of work, and informed the executives and the board of
trustees of the foundation about the drawbacks. So, we do whatever
depends on us to spend the money effectively."

As soon as the interview appeared on the web site, Armenia Foundation
made a statement on its activities.