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Experience Exchange and Dialogue Event under the Theme “Dialogue for Progress” Summary of the Institutional Capacity Building Project for CSOs
On May 13, the closing event of the “Institutional Capacity Building for CSOs” program component took place, organized by the “NGO Center” Civil Society Development NGO. The program component was implemented within the framework of the “Strengthening Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Countries” project by the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ). Over the past […]
“Open Space” Forum under the theme “Dialogue for Progress”
On May 7–8, 2025, a two-day conference was held, organized by the “NGO Center” Civil Society Development NGO with the support of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ). The event, implemented within the framework of the “Institutional Capacity Development for CSOs” program, was titled “Dialogue for Progress” and conducted using the Open Space methodology. The […]
Civil Society Education in Armenian Universities: New Cooperation Memoranda Signed
On May 14, tripartite cooperation memoranda were signed to introduce the “Civil Society” academic module in seven educational institutions across Armenia. The module was developed by the “NGO Center” Civil Society Development NGO within the framework of the EU co-funded “STRIVE” project. The memoranda were signed between NEF Belgium, NGO Center, and the following educational […]
The process of involving and implementing the Academic Module on Civil Society in educational institutions is ongoing.
On April 15, an online discussion was held on the implementation of the “Civil Society” academic modules in educational institutions. More than 20 representatives from seven educational institutions operating in various communities across Armenia participated in the discussion. In the first part of the meeting, Arpine Hakobyan, President of NGO Center, welcomed the participants and […]
Onsite Capacity Building Training at Dresden University of Technology
The on-site training at TU Dresden (TUD) was held from March 24 to March 28, 2025, and was accessible via a hybrid Zoom format. The training commenced with welcome speeches from Sven Riddell, Coordinator of the DeSIRe TUD Training, and Dr. Lusik Vardanyan, Coordinator of the DeSIRe Project. A short presentation of the DeSIRe Project […]
Human centric service prototype discussions in 10 communities of Armenia
Under the mandate of the German International Cooperation Agency (GIZ), the Civil Society Development NGO “CSO Center,” in cooperation with the Armavir Development Center, summarized the discussions of human-centered service design activities carried out in 10 multi-ethnic communities of Armenia during March. These discussions focused on the validation of prototypes. The main goal of the […]
Happy World NGO Day!
Today, on February 27, we celebrate the organizations and individuals who, through their selfless efforts, contribute to societal development, the establishment of justice, and the promotion of civic values. NGOs play a crucial role in driving social change, protecting human rights, and addressing public issues. However, contemporary challenges pose serious tests for civil society organizations. […]
NGO Center President Arpine Hakobyan participated in the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting held in the Philippines.
In February, the capital of the Philippines, Manila, hosted the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting, bringing together government officials, civil society leaders, and policymakers to discuss the progress of open government initiatives and the region’s key challenges. Among the participants was NGO Center President Arpine Hakobyan, who delivered a speech during the Local […]