Whether Armenian by choice, or Armenian by birth; It’s a choice you make as to whether you commit yourself to the Armenian world, or you just wait for other people to do it for you.
The FUTURE ARMENIAN is a public Initiative launched by Armenians and friends of Armenia to create a common framework of understanding around the sustainable development of Armenia as a country and Armenians as a nation. Anyone can engage by co-signing the list of 15 goals below, as well as participate in upcoming conventions, forums and discussions of The FUTURE ARMENIAN and become part of planning our next steps collectively.
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1st Convention
On March 10-12, 2023, the FUTURE ARMENIAN Development Foundation organized its first Convention, based on the “Citizens’ Assembly” model․
200 participants from Armenia, Artsakh and Diaspora, selected through transparent drawing process, participated in the Convention.
Three of the 15 defined goals of The FUTURE ARMENIAN initiative were discussed during the Convention: “Historic Responsibility”, “Armenia-Diaspora Unity”, and “Growing Population”.
Each day of the Convention closed with votes on priorities for policy proposals and initiatives.
Artsakh Forum
On May 22, in Stepanakert The FUTURE ARMENIAN Development Foundation organized the Artsakh Forum of the Future Armenian, dedicated to the topic of “Growing Population in Artsakh”.
More than 60 signatories of the Initiative, representing the diversity of the Artsakh society, discussed in detail the demographic issues in the country, expressed their views on the challenges they face and explored possible sustainable solutions to the problems in the long run.
The Forum was held based on the “citizens’ assembly” model and methodology of the Theory of Change.
Partners
We have to focus on clearly defined issues that will allow for a growing economy based on building a new model called the knowledge-driven economy.
Artur Alaverdyan
Armenia should take advantage of the Diaspora, and the Diaspora should be a real part as a nation in helping build Armenia.
Richard Azarnia
I strongly believe the future of our country and our nation can be defined only by joint efforts. Only by joint efforts, the present we are not content with, can be changed.
Ruben Vardanyan
Should you wish to support the Initiative or have any questions, please contact us at:
discussion@futurearmenian.com
