U.S. to allot $30 million to promote democratic reforms in Armenia
The U.S. government wants to sign a new agreement with Armenia to promote democracy and governance programs which will be unique of its kind in Europe and Eurasia, the head of the Yerevan office of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Karen Hilliard, has said at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan, Trend news agency reported on Wednesday, referring to Mediamax.
Hilliard noted that the purpose of supporting democracy and governance of Armenia will contribute to a more effective governance system and increase foreign investments to develop and strengthen the population and combat corruption.
USAID plans to provide Armenia with $32 million as financial assistance to promote democratic reforms during the next five years within the proposed agreement.
The agreement is planned to be signed until March 31.
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