The consequences of military actions in Nagorno Karabakh are multi-dimensional and with time will become even more tangible. Currently, the economy, public and local governance in Nagorno Karabakh face grave challenges, that are both numerous and urgent.
more >>Any discussion of any post-war issue, in one way or another, starts with the question of security. Issues ranging from organization of resettlement of forcibly displaced persons to attempts of reconstructing the ‘normality’ of life in Artsakh, all start with the issue of security, and security has many dimensions: security of roads, security of communities, security of food and water, policing and so on.
more >>The 44-day large-scale military actions in Artsakh have had and will continue to have grave consequences. One of the key priorities in the aftermath of war is addressing the issues of forcibly displaced persons (FDP). How many people have suffered forced displacement from their homes; how these people can be categorized in terms of their needs; what general characteristics describe these groups and how they make decisions about their future, are questions yet quite difficult to answer. It seems that no official statistics and evidence are still available.
more >>One of the calamities of the second war in Artsakh is the sharp increase in the number of people with disabilities. The results of the consistent monitoring of the Human Defender’s Office since 27 September show that failing to address the social-economic, psychological and rehabilitation needs of the people with disabilities effectively and rapidly will inevitably aggravate the crisis of diminished trust towards a number of state institutions.
more >>Since 1 January 2017 the Insurance Foundation for Servicemen provides monetary compensation to servicemen with disability of 1st or 2nd category acquired as a result of suffering an injury, and to the family members of servicemen deceased or declared missing. In case of a deceased serviceman or a serviceman with a disability of the 1st category the compensation comprises AMD 10 million as an upfront lump sum payment and monthly disbursements of about AMD 200,000-300,000 throughout 20 years. For servicemen with a disability of the 2nd category the compensation comprises half of the sum mentioned above. As of October 2020 compensation was provided to 416 servicemen or their families. The total amount of the compensation provided is AMD 2.5 billion, and the Foundation has a commitment to pay monthly disbursements for the next 20 years.
more >>On January 30, 2024 ICHD organized the first Town Hall Meeting within ACE in Vayk consolidated community, comprising 17 rural and urban settlements, in close collaboration with the local government, "Solution Hub" NGO and their beneficiaries, active young people from the community. The results are summarized in the THM report available in Armenian only.
more >>The Publication is available only in Armenian.
more >>On January 30, 2024 ICHD organized the first Town Hall Meeting within ACE in Vayk consolidated community, comprising 17 rural and urban settlements, in close collaboration with the local government, "Solution Hub" NGO and their beneficiaries, active young people from the community. The results are summarized in the THM report available in Armenian only.