The project goal is to increase transparency and accountability in the defense sector of Armenia. It is achieved through not only government reforms, which are currently in process within the framework of international cooperation programs with OSCE and NATO, but also through an increased demand of civil society actors, equipped with knowledge and capacity to promote change.

Budget

AMD 4,000,000.00

Donors

Counterpart International - Armenia, US Agency for International Development

Beneficiaries

All the governmental and non-governmental actors having a stake in the defense sector in Armenia, as well as international organizations, who will gain the knowledge of the corruption risks in the sector; civil socity organizations and individuals interested in defense sector reforms, who will develop their knowledge and skills in watchdoging sectoral reforms and processes

Partners

TI UK Defense and Security Program

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