US Government to Provide $27 Million to Armenia for Poverty Reduction

USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Roberta Mahoney arrived in Armenia on Apr. 30 on a four-day working visit, during which time she met with representatives of the Armenian government, private sector, partner organizations and the diaspora, reads a USAID press release disseminated by the US Embassy in Armenia today.

The parties discussed US-Armenia bilateral relations, USAID assistance programs in the areas of democracy, economic growth, health and social reform, and Armenia’s development challenges.

Mahoney visited several USAID-supported projects in Yerevan, including the nearly established Microsoft Innovation Center and the Women’s Support Center which provides services for victims of domestic violence and their families.

SDAA Mahoney’s visit highlighted USAID’s nearly two decades of strong partnership with Armenia. The US Government will provide $27 million assistance to Armenia this year aimed at reducing poverty, improving rule of law, providing better access to health care and social benefits, and strengthening the private sector and infrastructure.