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The Civilitas Foundation initiates, executes and backs projects which facilitate, support sustainable, comprehensive and even development in Armenia's villages, enabling villagers to live a self-reliant, dignified life in Armenia's border areas. From small social and economic undertakings to larger infrastructure projects, the Foundation will work with donors and implementors to assure an inclusive, comprehensive approach.

Civilitas Foundation Projects Manager and Board member Vahe Aghabegians discussing issues of milk production in Armenia.

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Our previous question was: "Do you believe that free elections (one where even an incumbent can be defeated) can change a country?"

Opinions were mostly divided. Of those who answered the question, 53% thought that such elections could bring positive change to the country; 43% thought they could not. Around 4% did not have an answer.

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Facts for Thought
Recorded crimes/ 1,000 population
2008 2009


Yerevan 4.5 6.5
Lori 2.8 4.7
Tavush 2.0 3.8
Vayots Dzor 2.0 3.6
Kotayk 2.3 3.5
Armavir 1.8 3.3
Syunik 1.8 3.2
Shirak 1.9 3.1
Gegharkunik 1.4 3.0
Ararat 2.0 2.8
Aragatsotn 2.3 2.8
 
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Civilitas Connects

Sharistan Melkonian is a director at the Armenian Volunteer Corps (AVC), a non-profit that helps skilled Armenian Diasporans come to Armenia to work and live, while at the same time, helping them transition from one society into another by facilitating their placements into schools, non-profit organizations, churches, and the business sector.

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Civilitas Spotlight

Vartan Oskanian's interview with Gala TV in the city of Gyumri regarding Armenia-Turkey relations, Nagorno Karabakh, and Armenia's economy.

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Our Projects
The project goal is to stimulate the development and transformation of Armenian society into a functioning polity by promoting a healthy political discourse on the key developmental issues of the country, through the creation of a forum of discussions.

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