The RA Ministry of Education and Science allocated 1 million AMD to “Golos Armenii” Russian language daily for writing of 12 articles. The purchase is defined as the acquisition of public relations services. According to the contract signed on 30 March, between the Ministry and “Golos” CJSC, the performer should write and publish till 25… Read more »
Anti-Corruption strategy, the way to get out of current situation
Yerevan Municipality’s Expenditure of 8 Million AMD for Hospitality is Ineffective: Member of Council of Elders
Actually, the cost of a 3-days visit of St. Petersburg Governor’s delegation to Yerevan, Totaled to 8 million 315 thousand AMD (around 17 thousand USD) for the Yerevan Municipality budget.
Accused of Embezzlement of 14 Million AMD from Pensions and Benefits
38–year-old Mari Gevorgyan is accused in embezzlement of about 14 million AMD from the pension and benefit funds.
Corruption in Environmental Sphere
I consider unacceptable the approach that environmental protection should be victimized for the sake of the state’s economic development.
A New Project aimed at Strengthening Integrity and Combating Corruption in Higher Education in Armenia
Today, the new “Strengthening Integrity and Combating Corruption in Higher Education in Armenia” was launched.
Who shall fight against Corruption: The Composition is known
Hovik Abrahamyan, David Harutyunyan, Gagik Khachatryan, Hovhannes Manukyan… These officials are involved in the Anti-Corruption Council.
What has the Ministry of Justice done in Fight against Corruption?
The Report reads that GRECO has already commended the authorities of Armenia for the thorough efforts taken at the time of the adoption of the Compliance Report.
Illicit Enrichment should be criminalized from the Moment when the Government starts to fight against Corruption: Advocate
But, I do not think that before that such a legislative change, as a separate element, can give a positive result. Moreover, it is possible that this may be used as a lash against the unwanted persons.
“Multi-Faceted Anti-Corruption Promotion” Project was presented at the Europe Day Exhibition
The Armenian Young Lawyers Association participated in the exhibition as well. AYLA presented the “Multi-Faceted Anti-Corruption Promotion” Project and the activities that are carried out in its framework.
Meeting in the International Anti-Corruption Academy
At the end of the meeting, the members of the Armenian Delegation, accompanied by Mr. Schmid, took a tour in the Academy.
Ombudsman’s Office was the most effective in Fight Against Corruption, Judiciary System was the Least. Transparency International.
According to this assessment, the Ombudsman received 80 points; the Central Electoral Commission received 61 points; the Legislative Branch received 56 points; the Executive Branch received 54 points, whereas the judiciary with 52 points is the last.
The More Funds the State will invest in the Fight against Corruption the More Results it will achieve: GRECO President
On 18-19 May 2015, An International Meeting on Effectiveness of Corruption Prevention Measures, which was Organized by the OECD Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (OECD ACN) and OSCE, took place in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.
“There should be no Problems with the Tax Inspectors, but…” NGO Representative
Anahit Shahzadeyan hoped that the training center, which the Ministry of Finances is building currently, will bring positive changes.
Were the Anti-Corruption Measures of the Government implemented in the Sphere of State Revenue Collection effective? Discussion in Gavar
The Government has carried out substantial measures directed to fight against corruption in the sphere of state revenue collection, which were planned in 2009-2012 Anti-Corruption Strategy. However, it is more important to assess the extent of the positive impact that those measures had upon the economic development and activity.