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NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED DECREASES IN GYUMRI THANKS TO GOVERNMENTAL
PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THERE
GYUMRI, AUGUST 10, ARMENPRESS: After the devastating earthquake in
1988 Gyumri had the highest index of unemployment then any other town
of Armenia and for its decrease the government developed a set of
programs securing temporary jobs for the Gyumri population.
In particular with the help of one of the programs "Paid Public Labor"
which is implemented for already 5 years some 1,000-1,300 unemployed
got temporary jobs. This year 1,200 citizens got jobs. Unlike past
years, this year not only those who have the status of unemployed can
participate in the program but also unemployed members of the families
who are getting poverty allowance and also the students.
The programs which launched from July 1, 2005 include reconstruction
of roads, restoration of territories and greening. During this year
mostly the programs which have community importance have been adopted
for the implementation of which the government released 55 million
drams. Besides Gyumri the program also includes Akhurian, Ashotsk and
Maralik.
PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTED THERE
GYUMRI, AUGUST 10, ARMENPRESS: After the devastating earthquake in
1988 Gyumri had the highest index of unemployment then any other town
of Armenia and for its decrease the government developed a set of
programs securing temporary jobs for the Gyumri population.
In particular with the help of one of the programs "Paid Public Labor"
which is implemented for already 5 years some 1,000-1,300 unemployed
got temporary jobs. This year 1,200 citizens got jobs. Unlike past
years, this year not only those who have the status of unemployed can
participate in the program but also unemployed members of the families
who are getting poverty allowance and also the students.
The programs which launched from July 1, 2005 include reconstruction
of roads, restoration of territories and greening. During this year
mostly the programs which have community importance have been adopted
for the implementation of which the government released 55 million
drams. Besides Gyumri the program also includes Akhurian, Ashotsk and
Maralik.