On 3 April, Yerevan will host the official launch of the Democratic Development, Decentralization and Good Governance in Armenia Project, reports the Council of Europe Office in Yerevan.

Developed in the context of the Council of Europe Action Plan for Armenia 2019-2022, the project is funded by the Office of the Austrian Development Cooperation and carried out in partnership with the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Development of the Republic of Armenia.

The project is scheduled to end in late 2021 and will cost 1.5 million euros. The goal of the project is to support democratic consolidation by developing effective, accountable and transparent local government bodies, promoting good governance principles and fostering inclusive participation and equal opportunities for women in political decision-making.