UNDP will support livelihoods of around 28,000 people in Armenia, including the displaced, funded by the Russian Federation
Sergey Kopyrkin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Armenia, and Mihaela Stojkoska, UNDP Resident Representative a.i. in Armenia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to launch a project to support the most vulnerable communities and groups in Armenia, including the displaced people, particularly targeting the bordering provinces of Syunik, Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor.
The project worth USD 3.2 million is funded by the Government of the Russian Federation and implemented by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Armenia.
In line with the Armenian government’s agenda to fight poverty through inclusive growth, entrepreneurship and job creation, the project targets to build sustainable emergency livelihoods for the vulnerable, including the displaced people and veterans, in the regions of Armenia; support their socio-economic integration through various job creation mechanisms, and maximize the benefits of socio-economic recovery for the host communities and the vulnerable groups through sustainable green energy solutions.
