ArmInfo. A project "TOGETHER" is launched in Armenia, aimed at the construction or modernization of small and medium-sized "smart" livestock farms in 34 border communities of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions. This was reported by the press service of the RA Ministry of Economy.
According to the source, the project also provides for the provision of state assistance for the technological provision of these farms within the framework of the UNDP "Sustainable Communities" program and the RA Ministry of Economy. The joint project is aimed at the construction or reconstruction of "smart" livestock buildings with a production area of 280 square meters with separate boxes and technical equipment. The program is partially funded by the country's government. In particular, the executive body will finance the expenses of 50% of beneficiaries who have become program participants in the amount of no more than 70%.
"By ensuring sustainable development of border communities, together with UNDP, we have developed a unique form of cooperation. By pooling available resources, we intend to contribute to the construction of" smart " livestock buildings in selected regions and settlements, which will be a great incentive for the development of the milk production chain. I am convinced that such cooperation will give an even wider application of state aid development programs, we will be able to achieve our goals in the shortest possible time. We are committed to the successful implementation of the program, since the use of advanced technologies in these settlements will stimulate the formation of a new agricultural culture, an example of this success will be contagious for neighboring communities, "said RA Deputy Minister of Economy Arman Khojoyan.
Applicants for participation in the program are persons with RA citizenship, permanently residing in border settlements points of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions that have an agreement on state support with the RA Ministry of Economy, a large number of cattle. Applicants must also complete a week of training in animal husbandry. "It an exceptional measure, since UNDP was the first to develop such a cooperation model to support the government support program. The program is aimed at the development of "smart" pedigree cattle breeding in 34 border villages of Gegharkunik and Vayots Dzor regions within the framework of state support programs implemented by the RA government in agriculture, which, in turn, will contribute to socio-economic development, reduce poverty, and alleviate it. consequences, "said UNDP Acting Representative in Armenia Mikaela Stoikoska.
The Sustainable Communities Program is funded by the Russian Federation and implemented by the United Nations Development Program in cooperation with the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.
Deadline for the competition? September 1. Read the terms? the application procedure can be found at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/SustainableCommunities/-toght
