The launch of the Armenian Competitiveness Report took place on the 14th of July. In an interview to Yerevan.Today Manuk Hergnyan presents the uniqueness of the report by highlighting the importance of disruptive technologies which create new opportunities and risks for Armenia.
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Armenian Competitiveness Report 2017
July 14, 2017
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Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017
September 28, 2016
See media coverage of EV Research Center's presentation on "Global Competitiveness Report 2016-2017" results: Armenia TV News>>, 1in.am>>, Hetq.am >>, Armenpress.am>>, Mediamax.am>>, Panorama.am>>, News.am>>, Civilnet.am>>
Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016
October 01, 2015
Follow the media coverage of EV Research Center's presentation on "Global Competitiveness Report 2015-2016" results: Armenia TV News>>, Civilnet.am>>, Tert.am>>, Panarmenian.net>>, Lragir.am>>, Azatutyun.am>>, Panorama.am>>, Banks.am>>
Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15
September 03, 2014
According to the Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, released by the World Economic Forum, Armenia is ranked 85th among 144 countries. Press release >> Presentation in Armenian >>
Armenia is ranked 65th among 148 countries by the Networked Readiness Index
April 25, 2014
The World Economic Forum published the Global Information Technology Report 2014, which features the latest results of the Networked Readiness Index, offering an overview of the current state of ICT readiness in the world. Press release in Armenian>> Download the full report>>
Armenia has been ranked 73rd in Human Capital Index Report
October 01, 2013
The World Economic Forum has published the “Human Capital Index” report ranking 122 countries across the world.
Armenia has been ranked 73rd for overall Human Capital Index, 60th for Education Pillar, Health and Wellness – 71st, Workforce and Employment – 113th.
Armenia has a very low score for Employment pillar since unemployment is among the highest in the world and levels of employee training are low. Particularly Armenia is 103rd among 122 countries for youth unemployment level.
Armenia is ranked 53rd among 138 countries by the Global Enabling Trade Index.
April 01, 2014
The World Economic Forum published the Global Enabling Trade Report 2014. The report aims at studying trade enabling policies and their efficiency in different countries. Press release in Armenian>> Download the full report>>
Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015 Media Coverage
September 03, 2014
See media coverage of EV Research Center's presentation on "Global Competitiveness Report 2014-2015" results: Arka.am >>, Civilnet.am >>, Banks.am >>, Panorama.am >>, 1in.am >>, Mediamax.am >>, Armenia TV >>
Textile and Apparel Industry development strategy by EV Consulting approved
December 06, 2013
On December 6, 2013 the Industrial Council chaired by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia approved the Textile and Apparel Industry development strategy and action plan for 2014-2016 developed by EV Consulting. Read More >>
Eurobonds will facilitate setting efficient benchmarks
September 23, 2013
Government Eurobonds will serve as a benchmark for borrowings in foreign currency. Entry withsovereign bonds into the international commercial market is a significant event for any developing economy. This is a claim towards more serious status. Armenian Eurobonds will help setting an effective benchmark for interest rate in foreign currency borrowings and help eliminate yield curve deficiencies. Read the full interview
Global Information Technology Report 2013
April 10, 2013
The World Economic Forum has published the Global Information Technology Report 2013. Based on the Network Readiness Index, the report ranks Armenia 82nd among 144 countries of the world which is a result of a 12 point improvement of its stance.
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The risk of potential war - an issue for businesses in Armenia and Azerbaijan
November 28, 2012
Manuk Hergnyan's commentary on the business forecasts provided in Caucasus Business Forecast Quarterly Report published by Business Monitor International.
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Investors more protected now in Armenia?
October 25, 2012
Manuk Hergnyan's commentary on WB's Doing Business ranking.
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The Global Gender Gap Report
October 01, 2012
The World Economic Forum has published The Global Gender Gap Report, 2012. According to the report, Armenia is ranked 92nd among 135 countries.
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Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013 Media Coverage
September 06, 2012
See media coverage of Global Competitiveness Report 2012-2013 Arka >> , Delovoy Express >> , Regnum >>, News.am >>, Tert.am >> , Armenpress >> , PanArmenian.Net >> , Azg Daily >> , Lragir.am >>
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Armenia's competitiveness challenges
June 05, 2012
The higher the competition, the more developed are management practices of companies, since they have strong incentives to improve productivity and effectiveness of operations. Improved management practices are strongly correlated with higher productivity in competitive markets.
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National Competitiveness Report of Armenia 2011-2012
April 18, 2012
The launch of the National Competitiveness Report of Armenia 2011-2012 took place on April 18th. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan addressed the participants with opening speech followed by presentation of the Report main findings by EV Consulting Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan. See media coverage by Public Armenian Television >>, Press Service of the Government of RA >> , PanArmenian.Net >> , Arka >> , Panorama.am>>, 1in.am>>, News.am >> , A1Plus >> , Tert.am >> , Aysor.am >> , Hayeli.am >> , Mamul.am >> , b24.am >> , Azg Daily >> , Civilnet >>, ArmeniaOnline.ru >>
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Global Information Technology Report 2012
April 04, 2012
The World Economic Forum has published the Global Information Technology Report 2012. Based on the Network Readiness Index, the report ranks Armenia 94th among 142 countries of the world which is a result of a 15 point improvement of its stance and 8% increase of the score.
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Armenia's export-led industrial strategy developed with the assistance of EV Consulting
December 04, 2011
On December 4, 2011 Armenia's export-led industrial strategy developed with the assistance of EV Consulting was discussed at the seminar organized by the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, with participation of representatives of different political parties, businessmen and economists. There has been a general consensus on the approach and content of the strategy, which now shall enter the phase of implementation. See media coverage: Public Armenian Television (in Armenian) >>, PanArmenian.Net >>, Armenpress (in Armenian) >>, News.am (in Armenian) >>
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The expansion plan of ARIAC
June 11, 2011
The expansion plan of ARIAC (Armenian Institute of Applied Chemistry - an Armenia based manufacturer of Fine Chemicals with 100% production export) was presented at the Scientific-Technical Council by Sona Grigoryan, Manager at EV Consulting. The final decision on the Government support for ARIAC will be defined by further discussion. Read the official Government note >>
Armenian Businessmen have serious managemental issues in their companies
May 22, 2011
Currently Armenian businesses face serious challenges in internal managerial practices and systems. In many cases, our job as consultants transcends the boundaries of classic consulting and engages a mandate to raise awareness and educate the management in managerial best practices. Numerous effective management tools can be practiced locally to benefit the productivity and operations of Armenian companies. Read More >>
The reasons of Armenia's backlog in the Global IT Report
April 13, 2011
The reasons of Armenia's backlog in the Global IT Report were discussed by the Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan in the interview to News.am. Read More >>
Important shifts in the Armenian economy
April 21, 2011
The instruments of monetary policy are not quite efficient to curb inflation in Armenia, since the monetary transmission mechanism has different characteristics here than in developed countries. Instead, the contractionary policy directly impacts credit activity in the country. Read More >>
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Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan took part in the "ARMENIAN WORLD" program
April 30, 2011
EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan took part in the "ARMENIAN WORLD" program on Shant TV on April 30, 2011. The discussion topic was investments in Armenia. Watch >>
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Armenia's economic situation and current issues: Sevak Hovhannisyan
January 03, 2011
One of the most important issues our economy faces are low and disproportionate labor productivity levels, lack of economic diversification, excessive concentration in low-productivity agriculture and construction, decrease in high technology products import, dependence on recourse-intensive export, inflation, increasing public debt.
Sevak Hovhannisyan’s interview with 1in.am. Read More >>
The Scientific-Technical Council held its second meeting
December 17, 2010
The Scientific-Technical Council held its second meeting on December 17, headed by the Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan. The report on the outlook of developing the chemical industry in Armenia was discussed during the meeting. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting. Read More >>
CANDLE Project held its regular meeting
December 17, 2010
The Coordinating Council of CANDLE Project held its regular meeting today headed by the Prime Minister. The major issues on preparation stage of CANDLE project implementation were discussed. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting. Read More >>
The innovation sector development and the government strategy interview
August 09, 2010
We need to realize the imperative of revitalizing both our innovative potential and the innovation sector itself since each day passing by may be a significant loss. We have an opportunity of developing our innovation sector with the help of our current assets and the technological background we have inherited. Read More >>
CANDLE first meeting
June 22, 2010
The coordinating Council for the CANDLE Project held its first meeting today focused on the discussion of the current status of the CANDLE project, the business plan and the possible structure and location options. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting. Read More >>
Council for the CANDLE Project
June 10, 2010
The Government of RA has recently formed a coordinating Council for the CANDLE Project - an international research center based on synchrotron light source, aimed to develop scientific-technological research center in Armenia, based on international collaboration. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan is among the members of the newly formed Council.
Establishment of the CANDLE international research center
May 06, 2010
The Armenian Government confirmed its participation in the establishment of the CANDLE international research center based on synchrotron light source, the business plan and implementation strategy of which was developed by EV Consulting. The cornerstone of the project is the development of state of art and system-building scientific-technological research center in Armenia based on international collaboration. Read More >>
The Global Management Challenge
March 04, 2010
The Global Management Challenge (GMC) - the popular business game is discussed in the interview of Manuk Hergnyan with Business Class magazine.
National Competitiveness 2010
March 16, 2010
"National Competitiveness - the most pressing issue of the day". The details of discussion on the issue in Golos Armenii >>
Armenia with CANDLE project and without it: two different countries
February 04, 2010
"Armenia with CANDLE project and without it: two different countries". Interview of EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan with Golos Armenii >>
What is the price of economic growth?
March 12, 2014
ArmEF News presents detailed content of the presentation of the 5th National Competitiveness Report of Armenia 2013-2014. ArmEF News >>
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Putting Armenia on the Growth Path
March 12, 2014
In an interview to Civilnet Manuk Hergnyan reveals the most fundamental flaws in economic structure of Armenia, but also expresses his optimism about its future. He outlines the critical choices that need to be made in order to foster economic growth in Armenia. Civilnet >>
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The National Competitiveness Report of Armenia 2013-2014 is published.
March 04, 2014
The National Competitiveness Report of Armenia 2013-2014 is published. The report comes at a time when the value of each percentage point of economic growth in Armenia is of critical importance. This issue of the report focuses on the constraints to long-term, sustainable growth in Armenia.
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Why Armenia slowed its pace of growth as a Caucasian tiger?
March 11, 2014
Why Armenia slowed its pace of growth as a Caucasian tiger? What are the consequences of slow economic growth? Which are the binding constraints to sustainable economic growth and reform agenda for removing these constraints. See Manuk Hergnyan’s and Sevak Hovhannisyan’s commentaries on economic growth imperative and constraints in the following interview. Armnews TV: Banadzev program >>
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