Asbarez writes that National and international experts will gather in Armenia’s capital on November 30 for a one-day conference examining mining and socio-economic policy in Armenia.
Organized by the American University of Armenia, the event aims to assess the choices available to the country as it seeks to balance economic gains with environmental and public health.
As reported, the conference will be live-streamed online at http://aua.am/mining from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Armenia Time). Videos from the conference will be available following the event at http://aua.am/mining.
“Over the past decade, the Armenian government has made mining a priority for Armenia’s economic growth. However, no serious public debate has occurred to examine policy choices available to Armenia regarding mining,” said Alen Amirkhanian, of AUA’s College of Science and Engineering, adding “With this conference, we hope to begin this critical public discourse, bringing together experts from across the world to present their analyses and discuss socio-economic policy choices available to Armenia.”
Three panel discussions will enable national and international experts to discuss the socio-economic impact of mining in Armenia. The first panel will examine whether mining can play a key role in Armenia’s economic growth, while the second panel will focus on mining’s impact on Armenia’s environmental and public health. The event’s last panel will explore whether Armenia’s legal and institutional framework on mining fosters socio-economic development.
The American University of Armenia (AUA) is a private, independent university located in Yerevan, Armenia. Founded in 1991, AUA is affiliated with the University of California. Through teaching, research, and public service, AUA serves Armenia and the region by supplying high-quality, graduate and undergraduate education, encouraging civic engagement, and promoting democratic values.
