Updates

This is the third strategic document on creating favorable conditions for the civil society sector since 2012.

The electronic procedure ensures standardised processes and a more transparent, quick and inclusive distribution of public funds.

The new, contest-based public funding platform will reduce paperwork, increase transparency and ensure impartial project evaluation.

The new amendments are a step back from decriminalising defamation.

Legislative updates from July 2021.

On July 2, the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia submitted draft amendments to the Government decisions for public discussion. These amendments suggest limiting the scope of information pro-actively provided to the public on the e-gov platforms.

State authorities have failed to ensure the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly.

Amendments to the Law on Normative Legal Acts were adopted but failed to improve public participation opportunities.

Introducing stricter sanctions for offences most frequently associated with protests have chilling effect on freedom of expression and assembly.

Although some of the restrictions are/will be eased, still no more than 10 people are allowed to gather.

The percentage mechanism allows taxpayers to allocate 2% of their paid income tax to a CSO of their choice.

CSOs will now have to conclude employment contracts instead of service contracts for short-term work done by service providers.