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    PRESS RELEASE
    Analysis Research & Planning for Armenia (ARPA)
    18106 Miranda Street
    Tarzana, CA 91356
    Contact: Hagop Panossian
    Tel: (818) 586-9660
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Web: http://www.arpainstitute.org

    ARPA Institute and AESA present the lecture "Armenia 2020: Visions
    of Nation" on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at 5:30 PM in the lecture
    hall of the Armenian Society of Los Angeles (Iranahaye Miutiun).
    The presenter is Dr. Noubar Afeyan.

    The address is 221 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204. Directios:
    >From the 134 FWY exit on Brand and go south. From the 5 FWY exit on
    Glendale and go north, turns into Brand.

    Abstract: The lecture will cover scenario planning as well as
    socioeconomic research conducted by Armenia 2020 relating to the
    future prospects of Armenia. Established in 2002, Armenia 2020 is an
    organized network of individuals working to build a shared vision and
    a prosperous future for Armenia. Participants include Armenians from
    around the world, both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, supported
    by other action-oriented professionals, researchers, experts and
    problem-solvers dedicated to understanding and shaping Armenia>
    '> s future. Armenia, a small country of 3 million people, gained
    independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, but faces persistent
    poverty despite a highly educated and accomplished population and
    a sizable, wealthy and compassionate Diaspora. This project is
    part of an ongoing effort to build a shared vision among Armenians
    both in Armenia and in the Diaspora, focused on creating successful
    Armenian companies and attractive jobs as well as a shared strategy
    in which Government, private sector and the Diaspora work together
    to realize their potential. The lecture will cover several topics
    including research into attitudes and mental models among Armenians,
    research on productivity and competitiveness within Armenia's economic
    sectors, four alternative development scenarios and project ideas to
    spur transformation.

    Noubar B. Afeyan, co-founder and Board member of Armenia 2020,
    managing partner of Flagship Ventures and senior lecturer at MIT Sloan
    School, received his Ph.D. in Biochemical Engineering from MIT. He
    is a recognized technologist and entrepreneur, having co-founded 18
    life science and high technology startups over the past 17 years. He
    is currently a director of two public companies and seven Flagship
    portfolio companies, and serves on the Boston University School
    of Medicine Board of Governors. Noubar is engaged with several
    non-profit organizations focused on helping the development of
    the newly independent country of Armenia. Since 2000, in addition
    to co-founding Armenia 2020, he has helped found the Armenian High
    Technology Council of America and YerazArt. He is also a trustee of
    the Armenian Assembly of America as well as Vem Radio in Armenia.


    For Information Please call Dr. Hagop Panossian at (818)586-9660 or
    e-mail at [email protected]

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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