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Local democracy develops best when there is demand from below. © UNDP in Armenia
01 February 2012

Local governance and decentralization in Armenia

Armenia has undergone three waves of local governance reform since its independence in 1991. Where does the country stand now?

Topics: Armenia , Democracy, Local governance, Decentralization

22 September 2011

Explaining trust in local government: The case of the Southern Caucasus

What are the key factors influencing trust in local and central government in the South Caucasus? How does the impact of these variables vary in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia?

Topics: Armenia , Azerbaijan , Georgia , Governance, Democratization, Integrated local development

Will this boy seek economic opportunities elsewhere? Or will he stay to develop the potential of his home community? © UNDP Armenia
18 July 2011

From apathy to hope: local development in Armenia

Can local development serve as a response to Armenia’s growing regional disparities?

Topics: Rural development, Armenia , Local development, Regional disparity, Area based development, Rural poverty, Integrated local development

A boy injured by a hand grenade sits on the front porch of his home in Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. © UN Photo/Armineh Johannes
13 December 2010

Losing the peace: The Armenian-Azerbaijani stalemate in Nagorno-Karabakh

Observers warn that the military stalemate between Armenia and Azerbaijan might degenerate into crisis or even renewed war. What leads them to such conclusions?

Topics: Conflict, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Russian Federation , Foreign policy, Caucasus, Frozen conflicts, Borders

Border management is not only about security but also about freer trade and transit. © OSCE
13 December 2010

Border management, the EU, and UNDP

The EU wishes to export its ‘soft power’ via border management programmes—including those implemented by UNDP in Europe and Central Asia. But what exactly does this entail?

Topics: European Union, Conflict, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Kyrgyzstan , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Uzbekistan , Kazakhstan, Ethnic minorities, Security, EU accession, Infrastructure, Caucasus, Frozen conflicts, Economic development, Central Asia, Security sector reform, European Neighbourhood Policy, Transnistria, Borders, Border management, Trade

Border guards stamping documents in Osh, Kyrgyzstan. © BOMCA
13 December 2010

EU-UNDP Border Management Programming in Europe and Central Asia

In the past decade, together with partners, UNDP has implemented more than € 140 million in border management projects in Europe and Central Asia. What are some of the projects?

Topics: European Union, Armenia , Azerbaijan , Belarus , Georgia , Moldova , Tajikistan , Ukraine , Security, Public administration reform, Caucasus, European Commission, Central Asia, Security sector reform, Transnistria, Borders, Border management

Opportunities have narrowed for many – including minorities, unskilled middle-aged men, and especially women. © Bulat Utkelov/The World Bank
10 March 2010

Lost in transition: The dimensions of social exclusion in Europe and Central Asia

Drawing on primary research that will be featured in UNDP’s upcoming report on social inclusion in Europe and Central Asia, this article presents some initial findings concerning levels and processes of social exclusion—as well...

Topics: Poverty, Inequality, Human development, Social inclusion, Armenia , Moldova , Serbia , Tajikistan , The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia , Ukraine , Poverty Reduction , Employment, Global economic crisis, Economic growth, Social services, Vulnerability, Data, Human development report, Kazakhstan, Social policies, Income inequality