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    US AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA HIGHLIGHTS ORGANIZATION OF ANNUAL "COUMMUNITIES' CIVIL ACTION" CONFERENCE

    ARMENPRESS
    SEPTEMBER 23, 2009
    YEREVAN

    In the sidelines of USAID's Youth and Communities Action Program
    (YCAP), which in Armenia is being implemented by the Academy for
    Educational Development, "Communities' Civil Action" third annual
    conference kicked off in Tsakhkadzor. About 160 representatives from
    80 communities are participating in the event which will be held until
    September 25. The participants will discuss issues of general interest,
    exchange experience promoting the cooperation among communities and
    consolidation of close working relations. During the conference the
    representatives of YCAP will take part in "Leadership", "Public
    Relations", "Civil Participation", "Protection of Interests" and
    "Alternative Mass Media" working meetings as well as at the session
    which will be held in "Open Distance" method on "Promotion of Civil
    Activity in Armenia" theme.

    US Ambassador to Armenia Marie Yovanovitch said that the conference
    has an important role in promoting the protection of civil interests,
    creation of networks as well as for constructive work with local
    and national establishments. "I had an opportunity to get acquainted
    with the implemented work during the visits to the province. It is
    very nice to see the enthusiasm and readiness the young people are
    contributing to the development of the community," the ambassador
    said. She noted that the cooperation is important for developing
    mechanisms for solution of interest protection issues and for reaching
    good result. "Your participation in the conference witnesses that you
    realize that with joint efforts it is possible to reach changes in
    favor of development of your communities. It is necessary to display
    firmness and successiveness and you will be able to erect the society
    you seek to have," M. Yovanovitch said.

    The participants of the conference presented to the ambassador the
    issues they were concerned and suggestions relating to the future c
    Melkonyan said that the conference is aimed at establishing cooperation
    between the active civil groups of Armenia, give them an opportunity
    to discuss the issues they are concerned with as well as share their
    experience and the lessons they have learnt. She expressed hope
    that the participants will do everything to ensure the efficiency of
    the event.

    During the conference an exhibition will operate where the members
    of the Youth activity clubs will present their works. By now more
    than 2000 volunteers of Youth action clubs and Community activity
    commissions presented 1200 programs.
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