The needs assessment of the RA Shirak Marz (region) was undertaken in 2015 within the framework of the program “Green energy for green socio-economic progress” financed by the European Commission and the Austrian Development Cooperation. The needs assessment was implemented in three stages. The assessment incorporated thoroughly devised methodology and the necessary mechanisms for the coherent scoring. Six communities were selected during the needs assessment where renewable energy sources and energy efficiency (RES and EE) demo projects were showcased. The projects were aimed to remedy socio-economic problems of the region’s inhabitants as well as to encourage and promote the use of “green” sources of income. The selected communities and the programs corresponding to the criteria set by the project are presented below:
Gusanagyugh
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 29.01.2016 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Gusanagyuh community municipality (the recipient), the farmer group of Gusanagyugh community (the user), and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 3,3 million AMD. Gusanagyugh community prepared the area and installed fences, as well as planted 1500 fruit trees.
Jrapi community
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 29.10.2015 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Jrapi community (the recipient), and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 4,3 million AMD. Jrapi community implemented supplementary construction works.
Byurakn community
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 29.01.2016 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Byurakn community administration (the recipient), Local Women Council in Byurakn (the user) and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 3.4 million AMD. Byurakn community implemented reconstruction works of the administration building events hall.
Pemzashen community
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 29.10.2015 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Pemzashen community administration (the recipient), and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 3.3 million AMD. Pemzashen community contributed to the investment with the amount of 2.7 million AMD.
Ashotsk community
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 05.04.2016 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Ashotsk community administration (the recipient), and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 3.3 million AMD. Ashotsk community contributed to the investment with the amount of 0.3 million AMD.
Akhuryan community
The project is implemented based on the contract signed on 02.05.2016 by “Ferti Charitable Center” NGO (the donor), Akhuryan community administration (the recipient), and Shirak Marzpetaran (the observer). The investment amount is 5.34 million AMD. Akhuryan community contributed to the investment with the amount of 1.15 million AMD.
