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).

In the context of the relevant project financed by the German Embassy in Armenia, ICHD published this booklet, which is based on the research carried out in Gyumri, Armenia.

The purpose of the project was to analyze women's roles and position in Gyumri, and the consequences of the earthquake on the gender issues there.

The ICHD booklet was the first publication of the International Center for Human Development. The mission of the booklet was to introduce ICHD activities and the pending projects.