ArmInfo. The European Union plans to make significant investments in education in the Lori, Tavush, Shirak and Syunik regions, marking a crucial move towards developing human capital and bolstering the Republic of Armenia's sustainability. Vassilis Maragos, the head of the EU delegation to Armenia, made this statement on November 18 in Dilijan during the "Armenia-EU Educational Dialogue" conference.
"We have provided assistance to STEM labs, contributed to the reconstruction of secondary schools and preschools, and supported non-formal education and extracurricular activities. It is crucial to involve young people in all these initiatives, as the decisions taken today will shape their future," added the Head of the EU Delegation to Armenia, underscoring the importance of maintaining the collaborative partnership in this area.
Maragos also noted that the event focuses on addressing current issues and exploring possible solutions. He added that collaboration with the government and the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport (MECS) of Armenia is yielding positive results. "Our goal is to invest in Armenia's most precious asset - human capital. We are providing assistance totaling around 70 million euros, which will be directed to support various areas, and today we will also discuss how to make this cooperation more effective," explained Maragos.
The European diplomat highlighted the importance of the event's agenda for Armenia, particularly in relation to the country's social and economic development. "I am pleased to be here and discuss education development programs with the representatives of the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia, along with my other colleagues. Today, we have a discussion not only with the Ministry, but also with our partners, such as TUMO and COAF, to present the results of our work and plan further steps," said the EU Ambassador to Armenia, highlighting the productivity of the dialogue. In turn, Acting Representative of the UNICEF Yerevan Office Silvia Mestroni, noted that the Children's Fund will continue to support the implementation of educational reforms in Armenia, including providing technical assistance within the framework of the "Armenia-EU Education Dialogue". "What is considered success in education has changed dramatically these days. It is about helping children develop their identity, cognitive, social and emotional skills. Striking a balance between imparting solid knowledge and fostering skills is crucial. Armenia has made progress in both directions, as evidenced by the recent concluding observations of the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child," Mestroni concluded.
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