Name of Client: World Bank

Within the course of the assignment the Consultant undertook the following tasks:

  • Study the forestry and related legislation of Armenia, identify gaps and discrepancies, including gaps against international best practice
  • Study international experience and best practices for the Forest Code and related subsidiary legislation and regulations
  • Based on the findings prepare a package of recommendations to the forestry related legislation of Armenia, and assess their feasibility. Environment, economic and sustainability aspects should be taken into account.
  • Study international experience and best practices for the established Forest Agencies around the world, with the objective of suggesting for future replication or adoption of some modalities.

Based on findings provide solid and applicable recommendations for “Hayantar” status change