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RICHARD KIRAKOSIAN SAYS POVERTY RATE IN ARMENIA MUST WORRY THE AUTHORITIES
ARMENPRESS
DECEMBER 23, 201
YEREVAN
According to the official statistics the poverty rate in Armenia has
increased: more than 1 million people are considered poor, political
scientists Richard Kirakosian told news conference today, considering
this fact unacceptable for a state, urging to undertake serious steps
for overcoming it.
"More than half of Armenian children are living in poverty. It must
worry not only the authorities but our compatriots living in Diaspora
as well," the political analyst said. In respect of improvement of
economic figures, Kirakosian said it is impeded by the tax evasion
by oligarchs which creates poor competition and investment situation.
ARMENPRESS
DECEMBER 23, 201
YEREVAN
According to the official statistics the poverty rate in Armenia has
increased: more than 1 million people are considered poor, political
scientists Richard Kirakosian told news conference today, considering
this fact unacceptable for a state, urging to undertake serious steps
for overcoming it.
"More than half of Armenian children are living in poverty. It must
worry not only the authorities but our compatriots living in Diaspora
as well," the political analyst said. In respect of improvement of
economic figures, Kirakosian said it is impeded by the tax evasion
by oligarchs which creates poor competition and investment situation.