Now is the moment for decentralisation

Republic of Armenia

Form of government: parliamentary
Structure: unitary
Area: 29,743 sq. km.
Population: 2.99 million people (as of January 1, 2024)
GDP per capita in Armenia: 8,280 USD (2023)
GDP in Armenia: 24.218 billion USD (2023)

Number of regions: 10
Number of communities: 71, of which 64 are united communities, 5 are ununited, inhabited by national minorities, 2 largest cities: Yerevan and Gyumri
The largest region by area: Gegharkunik (5349 sq. km)
The smallest region by area: Vayots Dzor (2308 sq. km)
The largest community by population: Yerevan (1.13 million people, the capital)

The smallest community by population: Metsadzor (294 people)
The largest community by area: Sisian (1719 sq. km)
Community budget revenues: 1.19% of GDP, 0.09% of the consolidated budget (Ministry of Territorial Development of the Republic of Armenia)
Community budget expenditures: 0.12% of GDP, 7.54% of the consolidated budget (Law of the Republic of Armenia on the State Budget of the Republic of Armenia for 2023)

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Main Events

Visit to Vedi community

Jun 18 - Jun 18

Within the framework of the “Support to Decentralisation and Local Governance Reforms in Armenia” (DiaLoG) project, international experts Elton Stefan and Kelmend Zajazi visited Ararat region and met with the Head of Vedi Community, Garik Sargsyan.

The meeting was also attended by the DeLoG projects Armenian team and Shane Quinn, the program lead based in Sweden.

The discussion with Mr. Sargsyan focused on issues related to fiscal decentralisation.

Meeting with Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan

Jun 18 - Jun 18

As part of the study on fiscal decentralization in Armenia, international experts Elton Staffan and Kelmend Zayazy, accompanied by the DeaLog project team, continue their meetings with key stakeholders in the field.

On June 18, the delegation visited Yerevan Municipality and met with Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan.

The meeting discussed the mechanisms for forming the Yerevan community budget, programs implemented in the city, and issues related to the Union of Communities.

Discussion at the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure

Jun 16 - Jun 16

International experts Elton Staffa and Kelmend Zayazi, who arrived in Armenia within the framework of the “Support to Decentralisation and Local Self-Government Reforms in Armenia” (DeaLog) project, met with the heads and representatives of the responsible departments of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.

The meeting was attended by the Armenian team of the project and the project manager in Sweden, Shane Quinn.

Decentralisation in Goris

2025-06-13

Deputy Mayor of Goris Irina Yolyan Hosts Armenia Team of SALAR International’s “DeaLoG” Project

The meeting was also attended by the principals of Goris Basic School No. 3 named after Yuri Bakhshyan and Basic School No. 2, both of which have joined the “School–Community Cooperation” format within the DeaLoG project

Participants discussed topics related to school governance models, education decentralization, and formats of school–community collaboration.

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The Executive Director of "SALAR International" met with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan

The Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports of the Republic of Armenia, Zhanna Andreasyan, received representatives of the SALAR International organization, led by Executive Director Ryan Knox.

"Salar International" organization was hosted by Minister David Khudatyan

RA Minister of Territorial Administration David Khudatyan received a delegation led by Ryan Knox, Executive Director of Salar International.

Fiscal decentralisation was discussed with the communities.

On June 19, 2025, at the office of the Salar International organization's "DeaLog" project, our team and international experts met online with representatives of 12 communities of the republic.

The topic of fiscal decentralisation was discussed with prominent experts in the Armenian financial sector

Renowned local experts gathered at the DeaLog project office to discuss fiscal decentralisation issues

The head of the Vedi community received Elton Staffa and Kelmend Zayazi

International experts Elton Staffan and Kelmend Zayazi, who arrived in Armenia within the framework of the "Support to Decentralisation and Local Self-Government Reforms in Armenia" (DeaLog) project, visited Ararat region and met with the head of Vedi community, Garik Sargsyan.