The report summarizes the results of the monitoring carried out within the framework of the ” Improving the State Regional Business Strategy by Joint Partnership Efforts ” project implemented by “Efficient Governance and Community Development” NGO, and “Center for Community Initiatives and Campaigns” NGO. The project is implemented within the framework of the EU funded “Commitment to Constructive dialogue” Project implemented by a consortium of civil society organizations, which are the “Armenian Lawyers’ Association” NGO, Agora Central Europe o.p.s (an NGO from the Czech Republic), the “Armenian Center for Democratic Education-CIVITAS” NGO, the “International Center for Human Development” Public Organization, the “SME Cooperation Association” NGO and the Union of Communities of Armenia.
The objective of the monitoring is to study the small and medium business sector of Shirak marz, identify the obstacles and problems of business activity. The study was conducted using a combination of quantitative and qualitative methodologies. In the quantitative part, data were collected from interviewers by filling out questionnaires and analyzed within the framework of the quantitative research tradition. In the qualitative part, group discussions were held with separate groups of acting and beginner businessmen.
Based on the analysis of results, practical recommendations have been developed directed to the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
The report is available in Armenian language.
