02/15/2006
Armenia’s Tourism Sector
“The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see. “
Gilbert Keith Chesterton

Tourism occupies a leading position in the global economy. Tourism has been defined as one of the most promising sectors of Armenia’s economy.
On the initiative of Armenia 2020, a thorough research on this sector was carried out by one of the world leading management consulting companies – McKinsey & Co., with significant contribution from AEPLAC and the RA Ministry of Trade and Economic Development.
This publication sums up the results of the deep analyses on present state of Armenia’s tourism, prospects of its development, major obstacles to the sector’s growth, as well as it gives recommendations for making tourism one of the most profitable branches of Armenia’s economy. Implementation of the long-term development program suggested by McKinsey specialists will make Armenia an active regional tourism center with infrastructure meeting all international standards.

02/15/2006
Booklet “My Armenia in 2020”
This booklet includes the paintings of winners in the contest “My Armenia in 2020” organized by Armenia 2020. This is only one in the series of contests on the vision of Armenia’s future initiated by Armenia 2020. Dozens of other prizes have been awarded prizes in the following nominations: best essay, best series of articles, best scenario, and best talk-show.

The contest of paintings was announced in August 2005. 151 participants both from the capital and different marzes of Armenia participated in the contest. A special committee was set up to evaluate the paintings. Armenia 2020 expresses special gratitude to Henrik Igityan, Director of the National Aesthetic Center, Karen Aghamyan, President of the Union of Painters of Armenia, Lems Nersissyan, Head of Chair of Painting, Yerevan Pedagogical University after Kh. Abovyan, for their contribution and help in evaluation process.

It is our pleasure to present this book including the prizewinners’ paintings, as well as the names of all the participants.

02/15/2006
Sketches about the Future
The eleven essays included in this booklet are all winners in the two contests of essays on “Armenia in 2020” announced by “Armenia 2020” Project. This is only one of the contests on Armenia’s future initiated by Armenia 2020. The other nominations included best series of articles, best scenario, best talk-show and best painting. By the way, the paintings that won in the latest contest for 7-to-16-year-old children can also be found on pages of this book.

The first essay contest was announced in March 2004, and the second one was held in December 2004. Special committees composed of the most prominent representatives of the modern Armenian literature, literary critics and experts were set up to evaluate the essays. We are pleased to present you the best eleven essays selected by the review committees.

01/31/2005
Armenia: Studies, Reports and Analyses
Through this publication we intend to share with you the complete work done within the framework of Armenia 2020 that has served as solid foundation for the scenarios put together by Armenia 2020. Thousands of Armenians have participated in Armenia 2020 Project’s research, surveys, discussion groups, interviews, and conferences, all directed toward understanding and shaping Armenia’s future. This publication is aimed at presenting you the entire work conducted throughout this process. The extensive research touches upon issues essential for Armenia’s development, such as “Geopolitical Outlook on Armenia,” “Armenia: Already a Globalized Nation or Still a Broken World,” “The Role and Potential for Public-Private Cooperation in Armenia” “Education in Armenia: the Present and the Future,” “How to Reverse Emigration” and others. The world’s leading management consulting Mckinsey& Company has conducted research called “Key Levers for Productivity Improvement in Armenia.” We hope that this publication will inspire you to discuss, debate and ultimately define your own shared vision for Armenia’s future.

The publication is in English and Armenian languages. The Russian version of the research can be found on the website under research section.

09/01/2004
Armenia2020 Scenarios Book
This book explores four very different scenarios that could evolve over the next two decades in Armenia. The scenarios are, by design, very different in tone and structure, as well as content. The purpose is neither to advocate one scenario or another, nor to predict Armenia’s future. Rather, the purpose is to present a range of possible scenarios and formats, from a set of highly personal interviews describing an extremely bleak and pessimistic future state, to an anecdotal, highly rosy and optimistic account of potential events and results over the next two decades. In reading the scenarios, it is hoped that readers will gain an appreciation for the vast array of choices, decisions and possible events and outcomes over the next two decades that can shape the future of Armenia. It is also hoped that the scenarios presented will inspire readers to discuss, debate and ultimately define their own shared vision for Armenia’s future.

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