In February 28, 2019, JICA Alumni association of Armenia has organized annual meeting in the Hotel “Hyatt Place”. During the annual meeting there was discussion about JAAA activities and presentations on Mini-grant projects during the FY 2018.
Senior Representative of JICA Uzbekistan Office, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Armenia, Program Officer of JICA Uzbekistan office, JICA program coordinator in Armenia and around 30 members of JAAA and officers in charge of JICA training of Government of Armenia attended the meeting.

Opening speech
Ms.Takabatake Kazuko, Senior Representative of JICA Uzbekistan Office
In light of getting maximum results from JICA Training courses, it is necessary for ex-participants to utilize their experience in their career and share them with colleagues and stakeholders.
More Since 2015, JICA has been successfully implementing "Mini-Grant Projects" program. The main objective is to encourage JICA alumni members further proffesional activities. in 2018 FY we selected 4 winners for Mini-Grant in Armenia. Hope each project result will help peaple and societies in Amrnia.

Greeting Speech
H.E. Mr.Jun YAMADA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Republic of Armenia
The Ambassador greeted all participants and expressed his sincere joy at the opportunity.
After accepting the post of ambassador to Armenia in May last year, there were drastic political changes in Armenia and Armenia is now changing every day. And Japan is willing and ready to help Amrnia in this process. In this context, the Ambassador noted the importance of the activities of JICA. He expressed a desire for close communication with JICA Alumni member and said that he would like to organize an event at the ambassador’s residence next time.

Mini Grant Project presentations
Mini Grant Project presentation I
By Ms.YESAYAN Lilit, Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, Senior Specialist at Social Assistance Department
Project title: “Procurement of equipment: Laser machine for cutting plywood figures” for Bari Mama NGO whose activity is aimed at children with disabilities.

Mini Grant Project presentation II
By Mr. MELIKYAN Manuel, State Service of Food safety, Head of department
Project title: “Procurement of equipment: Nitrometers – an instrument for measuring the amount of nitrogen (nitrate) in a substance”

Mini Grant Project presentation III
By Ms. UZUNYAN Nera, Central Bank of Armenia, Senior Analyst
Project title: “Seminar: Opportunities to increase SME financing (The case of Japan)”

Mini Grant Project presentation IV
By Mr. ATAYAN Vahagn, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Head of Energy Efficiency and Technical Normative Division
Progect title: “Procurement of equipment: Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program in Kindergarten”

Presentation about JICA Alumni activities in Uzbekistan
By Mr. Farhod Kurbonov, Program Officer of JICA Uzbekistan office
At the end there were questions about the procedure, deadlines and other details regarding the submission of documents for the mini-grant projects.
There were also comments, words of joy and gratitude to JICA for such initiative and assistance to the activities of Alumni and Armenia in general.

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