HEARINGS OF MINISTERIAL REPORTS KICKED OFF AT GOVERNMENT

W ednesday, 20 January 2010

Hearings of ministerial reports for 2009 have started at the Office
of Government.

In the first half of the day, reports were delivered by the ministers
of Education and Science, Finance, Economy, Nature Protection.

Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan reminded those present that the texts
of reports shall be published and available at the official websites
of ministries. Before proceeding to the hearings, the Prime Minister
stated in part: "You may remember my directive concerning the focus to
be placed on the following items: firstly, concerning the shortfalls
and impediments having affected the pace of reform and the rate of
economic growth. Secondly, what conclusions should be drawn from 2009?

We shall formulate such priority tasks for the year 2010 as must
be kept under strict ministerial control so that each minister can
report back the outcome of his agency’s work at the end of the year."

Tigran Sargsyan stressed once again the importance of having 3 programs
both completed and to be implemented in 2010 under the ministers’
immediate control. He reiterated that the growth-oriented programs
will be open to the public in 2010.

In the second half of the day, reports were submitted by the ministers
of Diaspora, Agriculture, Labor and Social Affairs, Sport and Youth
Affairs, Urban Development, Transport and Communication.