This publication was prepared by the International Center for Human Development in the framework of the project under the World Health Organization´s "Channel the Outrage" campaign. This publication discusses the pros and cons of adopting the Framework Cconvention on Tobacco Control in Armenia.

This manual is designed for local government authorities and includes methodology tips for conducting training sessions on property management, strategical planning, design of community development programs, elaboration of annul budgets etc.

The book summarizes the main results of a survey carried out by a group of experts at the International Center for Human Development (Armenia), the “AREAT” Center (Azerbaijan) and the Strategic Research Institute /SRI/ (Georgia) within the framework of the relevant project under the umbrella of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. It was developed on the basis of the three “country studies”.

This brochure attempts to focus the attention of the Armenian society on the hazardous consequences of smoking, to make this topic a subject of discussion, pose questions rarely raised in the local press and explain why smoking is so dangerous. It is also aimed at highlighting the threat of passive smoking resulting from all kinds of cigarettes, including those wrongly perceived by the public as “light” ones.

ICHD has identified primary health care and anti-tobacco advocacy as one of the priorities in its activities. 6 antismoking leaflets with the relevant texts on harm of smoking were designed and published by ICHD with the support of American Cancer Society.

This research paper summarizes the existing trends and obstacles of current economic development in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia during the last decade. It has been developed by expert groups of the International Center for Human Development (Armenia), the "AREAT" Center (Azerbaijan) and the Strategic Research Institute (Georgia) within the framework of the relevant project under Friedrich Ebert Stiftung umbrella.

In October 2002 ICHD organized Regional Agricultural Fair in Gyumri, Armenia. A relevant catalogue had been published which included the list of companies and farmers participating in the forum. The catalogue is also a guide to the producers involved in agribusiness in Shirak and Lori regions in Armenia.

This ICHD publication unites annual reports for the years 2000 and 2001. The book represents ICHD activities during the said period, as well as gives detailed information about the Center.

The objective of the project was to allow various statistical data users to get acquainted with the methodology, usage and widespread possibilities of the national accounts´ system. The booklet was prepared by ICHD specialists as a manual for a wide range of users.

The publication aimed to streamline and clarify the procedures required in acquiring licenses. The lack of comprehensive information was a real obstacle for launching a new business activity requiring licensing. As a result of this project, potential applicants had a clear understanding of whether license(s) were required for the operation of their business, and how to acquire the necessary license(s).