USAID Integrity Program in Armenia aims to create zero tolerance for  corruption - John Allelo

ArmInfo. Since 2018, the Armenian government has been making consistent efforts to create an anti-corruption institutional system. This was stated by Deputy Prime  Minister Mher Grigoryan at the forum , organized on the occasion of the  International Day for the Prevention of Corruption..

he said.  According to him, the Armenian authorities  recognize that success in this direction can only be achieved through  consistent and systematic efforts. Citizens of the country, in turn,  must understand that corruption is a key obstacle to the  implementation of reforms aimed at enhancing their quality of life,  Grigoryan added. He emphasized the importance of developing a  targeted anti-corruption education and awareness policy, along with  taking necessary actions to ensure broader public participation and  support in anti- corruption reforms. the Deputy  Prime Minister concluded.

In turn, USAID Mission Director in Armenia John Allelo, emphasized  the role of such forums and stressed that corruption is a fundamental  weakness in democratic development. said John Allelo. He noted that USAID has  supported clearly defined goals when planning Anti- Corruption  Strategy from 2023 to 2026. These goals include expanding systems,  promoting capacity building of sector workers, and developing  methodological recommendations aimed at improving the system.