Policy Forum Armenia
1250 I Street N.W., Suite 710
Washington, D.C. 20005, USA
Contact: Irina Alaverdyan
Tel: 240-855-6255
E-mail: ialaverdyan@pf-armenia.org
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Press Release

On February 14, a new page was turned and a new chapter opened with the
launch of Policy Forum Armenia (PFA), an independent professional
non-profit association aimed at strengthening discourse on Armenia’s
economic development and national security. In both substance and form,
PFA transcends the traditional bounds of Diasporan involvement in
Armenia’s nation-building process. Through its hybrid operations as a
think tank and advocacy group, PFA aims to help shape public policy in
Armenia by offering alternative views and professional analysis on
various issues pertaining to Armenia’s economic welfare and national
security, culminating in innovative and practical recommendations.

The organization’s main asset is its worldwide network of professionals
and leaders who are dedicated to bringing about a new brand of
involvement in Armenia’s development in their respective fields. While
historically the Diaspora has focused on philanthropic endeavors, PFA
intends to help Armenia bring about self-sustaining change through the
creation of an informed public and more effective and accountable
government. Just a glimpse at the impressive assemblage of diverse
professionals and leaders that comprise PFA suffices to demonstrate the
magnitude of this organization’s potential reach.

Some of the major issues that PFA aims to tackle include (but are not
limited to) Human Rights in Armenia, Armenia-Diaspora relations,
Financial development in Armenia, Environmental issues and U.S.-Armenia
relations. PFA divides its projects among members who have the education
and real-world experience necessary to achieve a practical, working
solution to the aforementioned issues facing the Republic of Armenia.

The State of the Nation Report is PFA’s flagship product. To be
published bi-annually, the State of the Nation Report will provide a
critical assessment of processes taking place in Armenia and offer
recommendations on key policy issues. This comprehensive report will
analyze and constructively criticize all of the issues mentioned above
in hopes of improving pertinent aspects of public policy, cultural
issues and international relations. The State of the Nation Report will
be geared toward a readership consisting of government officials,
businessmen and all other public figures who have a stake in the
political and economic growth of Armenia.

PFA hopes to work with the Armenian government along with the private
sector in an effort to resolve problems surrounding the economic
conditions, social developments and international relations facing
Armenia. With a dedicated group of capable intellectuals and
professionals, PFA just may be the forum that helps Armenia achieve its
full potential.

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