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*UNDP continues successful partnership with Dilijan city*
*United Nations, Yerevan* – On 21 May 2008 Ms. Consuelo Vidal, the head
of the United Nations in Armenia (UN Resident Coordinator / UNDP
Resident Representative), and Mr. Armen Santrosyan, the Mayor of Dilijan
city, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the rehabilitation of the
city center in support of its thrust towards becoming a major touristic
and a financial center. Dilijan city, located in north-eastern part of
Armenia, is famous for its wild forestry and mineral water. The United
Nations Development Program (UNDP) has a long history of cooperation
with Dilijan municipality. In 2005 it was chosen as one of the first
pilot cities for the implementation of its Performance Based Budgeting
Project, which works with the Municipalities to improve its planning and
budgeting processes.
-In line with the emerging priorities, UNDP will continue its efforts of
successful partnership with the regions to decrease disparities.
Considerable reduction of differentials between Yerevan and the regions,
through encouraging private investment, is an important goal for the
country to prevent social inequalities and migration. This applies also
to Dilijan city, which the government plans to transform into a main
regional financial center,- stressed Ms. Consuelo Vidal. Reaffirming the
importance of this partnership, the sides stated that this is the second
joint project and the community is very pleased with the support of and
cooperation with UNDP.
The rehabilitation of the famous Lions’ Stairs and beautification of
Dilijan city are among the top issues prioritized by the community. The
implementation of this project as well as Dilijan’s development as a
touristic and financial center, will create additional job opportunities
for the local population. UNDP, together with the National Center of
Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SME) Development, will provide through
another of its on-going projects, support to the establishment of SMEs
related to the tourism sector. UNDP has already been supporting the
development of tourism in Dilijan, as well as in the region, through a
very successful B&B (bed & breakfast) promotion project in Tavush region.
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The United Nations in Armenia fosters governance and human development,
and focuses on achieving of the Millennium Development Goals. UN
established its office in Armenia in December 1992.
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Communications Associate
UNDP Armenia
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From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
