OSCE: ABSENCE OF MIDDLE CLASS SOURCE OF INSTABILITY IN ARMENIA

PanARMENIAN.Net
24.10.2008 14:39 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The OSCE Office in Yerevan is implementing a number
of programs for development of democratic institutes, civil society
and dissemination of OSCE principles.

"Presently, we are implementing a project meant to make the police more
democratic and to strengthen trust between the public and police. Next
year we will launch a training policemen to prevent disorders,"
said Sergei Kapinos, the head of the OSCE Office in Yerevan.

"With the support of the authorities, we will also try to increase
the parliament’s control over security, defense and law enforcement
agencies," he said.

"Another trend of our activity is economy. Stability and security in
the region may be achieved through formation of middle class in the
republic. Unfortunately, its absence is the source of instability
in Armenia. Besides, special programs will be launched to combat
illegal migration and trafficking as well as to secure human right
protection. Reform in the juridical system is also envisaged,"
Ambassador Kapinos said.