The "Akanates" initiative carries out long-term observation of the local elections to be held on October 17, 2021 in the communities of Gyumri, Shirak, Goris, Tegh, Tat, Meghri, and Dilijan, Tavush, Shirak region.

On September 20, as part of the long-term observation mission, 4 observers participated in an online training. The observation was launched to monitor the pre-election and post-election processes.

The goal of "Akanates" is to promote free and fair elections, integrity of electoral processes and public oversight over these processes.

"Akanates" operates independently, respecting the principle of impartiality and refraining from any action that can be interpreted as support, campaign or counter-campaign for or against any party (party alliance) and candidate