FAO Representation
Armenia
National Projects
National TCP Projects in Armenia:
TCP/ARM/3302 - Apricot Genetic Resources Conservation and Utilization
Duration: March 2011 to February 2013
Budget: US$ 355,000
The project will assist the Ministry of Agriculture in its effort to contribute to sustainable development through establishing the basis for the improvement and modernization of the apricot production sector which will lead to a significant increase in food security, employment opportunities and income generation. The main outcome of the project will be to reinforce the foundations of a solid apricot industry through the collection and preservation of apricot genetic resources and the introduction of suitable varieties and rootstocks and appropriate technology for fruit and planting materials production.
TCP/ARM/3204 - Establishment of a Virtual Extension and Research Information and Communication Network
Duration: 2010 to December 2011
Budget: US$ 106,036
The development objective of the project is to improve, through strengthened research and development extension linkages, the agricultural advisory services provided to resource poor farmers, in support of rural livelihoods and development. The immediate objective is to develop the necessary institutional structures and processes, and build capacities to improve communication and exchange of information between selected agricultural research organizations and extension service providers in Armenia.
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TCP/ARM/3203 - Afforestation and Reforestation
Duration: 2010 to 2012
Budget: US$ 432,000
The project focuses on the development of human resources in the fields of seed collection, nurseries, plantations and natural regeneration. In close collaboration with the national Forest Program, it intends to implement capacity building measures as well as small pilot projects. The assistance is expected to contribute to the development of forests in Armenia through afforestation and reforestation and thus improve economic prosperity in rural areas and to lead to improved contribution of forest land use to sustainable development of natural resources, particularly forest ecosystem.
National FAO-Government Cooperative Programmes (GCP) in Armenia:
GCP/ARM/003/GRE - Support for Pesticide Quality Control and Residue Monitoring in Armenia
Duration: February 2009 to February 2013
Budget: US$ 2,000,000
The development objective of the project is to contribute to sustainable development of the agricultural sector through less hazardous agricultural inputs leading to improved agricultural practices, safer food and a cleaner environment as well as to the reduction of risks associated with the use of pesticides. Its medium-term objective is to enable the country to control the quality of pesticide products on the market in line with international standards and to carry out pesticide residue surveillance monitoring programmes in order to improve the quality of agricultural products.
GCP/ARM/004/GRE - Support for Abattoir Development in Armenia
Duration: February 2009 to February 2013
Budget: US$ 1,622,000
The development objective of the project is to demonstrate and produce safe hygienic meat production in selected regions in Armenia. Its medium-term objective is to enable the livestock development institutions (both private and public) to effectively improve the safety and quality of meat and meat products.
