Memorandum to beautify Yerevan?
Mayor of Yerevan Karen Karapetyan and UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia, UNDP Resident Representative Daphina Gercheva signed a memorandum of mutual understanding, laying the foundation of the "Beautiful Yerevan" Project.
The project envisages renovation and lighting of monument bases and the surrounding areas, renovation of the exterior of district buildings, as well as a pilot project implementation in a district selected by the municipality and the UNDP.
The UNDP Office in Armenia expects long-term and effective cooperation with the municipality.
"This is a two-year project and, to a certain extent, it has already begun. The contests have been declared and four sites have been selected for project implementation. The UNDP and the Mayor of Yerevan will use experience and efforts for the rebirth of the spirit in Yerevan, promote activity between the public and private sectors in joint initiatives aimed at beautifying Yerevan. In addition, the project will help create workplaces. We also expect the promotion of foreign investments and tourism," Daphina Gercheva underlined.
The project will be implemented through joint funding, reports the Information and Public Relations Department of Yerevan Municipality.
