Press Releases

Armenia: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under EFF/ECF Arrangement and Approves US$57.8 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed its second review of Armenia’s economic performance under a program supported by the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Extended Credit Facility arrangement (ECF). 1 The...

Policy Challenges and Opportunities for Armenia in the Context of Regional and Global Economic Shocks, By Masood Ahmed, Director, IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department

By Masood Ahmed Director, IMF Middle East and Central Asia Department June 29, 2015 Leadership School of Armenia Yerevan, Republic of Armenia As prepared for delivery Good evening everyone--–“Bari yereko” It is a great pleasure for me to be back...

Armenia: Statement at the Conclusion of an IMF Staff Mission

A mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headed by Ms. Veronica Bacalu, Deputy Division Chief in the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, visited Yerevan from March 31-April 12, 2011. The team assessed developments and...

Time for Armenia to choose: Mining for Development or Systematic Plunder?

Many facts which bring us to conclude and affirm the following: “NO NEW MINES IN ARMENIA”, until serious systematic and fundamental amendments are adopted. YEREVAN, YEREVAN, ARMENIA, April 15, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It is indisputable that...

Republic of Armenia: Second Review Under the Extended Arrangement and Request for Waivers of Nonobservance and Rephasing; Press Release; Staff Report; Supplement; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Armenia

Summary: Since late 2014, Armenia’s economic performance has been affected by significantly weaker external conditions, as the slowdown of the Russian economy, the weakening of the ruble, lower metals prices, and the strengthening of the dollar...

Smart cooling systems market is projected to reach $156 Bn by 2032 | By Application Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Rise in global temperatures due to climate change, the demand for smart cooling systems has been increasing rapidly WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, December 27, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global smart cooling systems market is poised for...

Saskatchewan's Ag in Motion Goes Global

CANADA, July 15 - Released on July 15, 2025 Western Canada's largest outdoor farm expo demonstrates how Saskatchewan provides food security for the world. Today, Saskatchewan welcomes visitors from across Canada and around the world to learn about...

Republic of Armenia: 2014 Article IV Consultation-First Review Under the Extended Arrangement-Staff Report; Staff Supplement; and Press Release

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context, outlook, and risks. Armenia’s economic environment has become more complex, particularly due to adverse external developments. Growth is expected to slow to 2.6 percent of GDP in 2014 and accelerate gradually over the...

Rational Resourcefulness Initiatives Promote Healthcare Outcomes; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic BC Canada

Resourcefulness plays a crucial but underrated role in modern healthcare; it promotes efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade SURREY, BC, CANADA, January 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rational resourcefulness involves...

Minister Fajon in Baku to strengthen political and economic cooperation

SLOVENIA, April 17 - Minister Fajon paid her first official visit to Azerbaijan as the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries approaches (February 2026). "They maintain a positive and regular political dialogue, which...

Industrial Policy Experts

This expression of interest is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a request for tender/procurement or a promise of future procurement by SEI. The Environmental policy and strategy (EPS) team at SEI...

Alexey Miller: Gazprom’s expansion in Armenia guarantees sound and sustainable development of Armenian fuel and energy sector

February 26, 2014, 17:50 A working meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Serzh Sargsyan, President of the Republic of Armenia took place today in Yerevan as part of Gazprom delegation's visit to Armenia....

Deputy Minister Alvin Botes: International Relations and Cooperation Dept Budget Vote 2025/26

Honourable House Chairperson, Honourable Minister Lamola and Deputy Minister Moraka, Chair of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations, Hon. Mahumapelo, Honourable Members, Director-General Zane Dangor and Members of the South African...

Republic of Armenia: Request for Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility; Staff Report; Press Release; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Armenia

Summary: KEY ISSUES Context and recent developments. Performance under the 2010–13 program, which was supported by arrangements under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility, was sound, with growth restored, large fiscal and...

EU-Armenia Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area

Armenia Brussels, 24 July 2013 Scope The Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) between the EU and Armenia is a further step in developing Armenia's economic relations with the EU. In the framework of the Eastern Partnership, the EU...

EU and Armenia Agree Trade Deal

Armenia Brussels, 24 July 2013 The European Union and the Republic of Armenia today successfully concluded negotiations on a Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), as part of the Association Agreement between the EU and the Republic of...

Key ingredients for successful food systems transformation in Eastern Europe

In May 2020, the European Commission announced the ambitious EU Farm to Fork (F2F) strategy, setting a hopeful vision for transforming food systems across Europe – one that focuses on environmental, human and planetary health. Often, the profound...

Protecting Doctors from Extortion, Coercion, and Harassment in Pain Clinic; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada

Safeguarding healthcare by protecting physicians from extortion, coercion, and harassment in pain clinic settings; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Physicians who serve in...

Airway and Breathing Care Lessons During COVID-19 Towards Enhancing Value-Based Healthcare; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade

A Case for Safer Systems in Value-Based Healthcare Delivery From Airway and Breathing Care Lessons During COVID-19; Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, Salem Pain Clinic Canada SURREY, BC, CANADA, July 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tracheal intubation and...

Europe and Eurasia: A Pivotal Moment for the Eastern Partnership: Outlook for Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Belarus, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

As prepared Thank you, Chairman Murphy, Ranking Member Johnson, and the distinguished members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. It is my honor to appear before you today to discuss the EU’s upcoming Eastern Partnership Summit and...