The European Commission has adopted a new support program of €30 million to enhance reform efforts in Armenia in the areas of quality employment, fiscal governance and civil society participation in the democratic decision making process.

The European Commission has announced a new support program of EUR 30 million to help Armenia provide better work opportunities to its citizens, strengthen the country's fiscal governance, and improve the participation of Armenia's civil society in the democratic decision making processes.

EU Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, said: “This renewed support to our eastern neighbour will allow crucial reforms to take place. This is good news for Armenian citizens.”

The action, "Better Qualifications for Better jobs" (€15 million) will seek to improve the efficiency of Armenia's labor market and the employability of its workforce.

The "Public Finance Policy Reform Programme" (€10 million) will address the accountability, transparency and effectiveness of public spending in Armenia.

The "Civil Society Facility" (€5 million) will strengthen the capacity of civil society organizations.