Key results
Created two e-learning modules on post-legislative scrutiny and gender-responsive budgeting for the newly established Research and Training Center of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, which can be used during the inductions of new MPs
Equipped local civil society organisations with practical skills, knowledge and gender-responsive budgeting tools so they can scrutinise the national budget from a gender equality perspective
Produced a comprehensive review of the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) that resulted in the development of the ‘Human Capacity Development Strategy’ for the PBO
Reviewed financial and budgetary practices as well as whistle-blower and witness protection regulations, while sharing good international practices with the National Assembly
Produced a digital engagement guide on e-tools for citizen engagement in order to support parliamentary openness
Successful technical support to parliamentary budget office staff in the National Assembly enabling it to more effectively support parliamentarians and committees in exercising their financial and budgetary responsibilities
Conducted institutional and functional analysis of the secretariat of the National Assembly, and made recommendations for reform to help the assembly become more effective
Trained civil society organisations on Open Governance Partnership (OGP) principles and worked closely with them on drafting OGP commitments for the National Assembly
Deployed 12 election observers
WFD deployed 12 short-term and 2 long-term observers to monitor parliamentary elections in Armenia in December 2018