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BEYOND LISKA AND SYLVIA
Hakob Badalyan
Lragir.am News
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/comments24214.html
12:25:24 - 16/11/2011
In the context of the Marriott-based battle of Surik Khachatryan,
the governor of Syunik, a bigger phenomenon is outlining, namely the
clash of interests in the sector of mining.
It is beyond doubt that Sylvia Hambardzumyan cannot be a passer-by
in mining. In this highly-profitable sector decisions are made at
the top level. So, fitting in mining quotas rules out probability.
On the other hand, if decisions are made, and quotas are set at
the top level, is Sylvia Hambardzumyan that ingenuous to try to
oppose this level and pronounce the names of the governor of Syunik,
the minister of energy, and even the prime minister as the persons
trespassing upon her property?
Apparently, the emergence of multiple poles in the sector of mining
is thus revealed. In other words, decisions on this sector are not
made easily any more, or the sector is facing difficult decisions,
which intensifies the conflict of interests.
Mining is the last refuge of the government's economic policy. Despite
declarations on modern technologies and SME support, these sectors
either develop slowly or hardly survive.
Growth in the sector of information technologies is insufficient
to be considered as a dominant economic sector. This sector is far
behind the world pace.
SMEs survive on crumbs left over by oligopolies and monopolies.
Construction slowed down because buildings were built but apartments
do not sell.
Mines are left. They will ensure statistic growth for the economy of
Armenia, at the same time ensuring "performance" of the shaded budget
of the government. Besides, the tension of resources is almost at
its peak, and partly renouncing the shaded sector is an inevitable
necessity.
Automatically, the question occurs at whose expense shaded business
must be reduced for the sake of statistics. It caused tensions
in mines, and one of the first flowers was Sylvia Hambardzumyan's
public speech.
In this context, Liska's assault on the business lady at the Marriott
Armenia Hotel becomes secondary, I repeat only in this context. Even
without this incident, the clash of interests in mining sector would
not be weaker.
Now that the Special Investigative Service has launched proceedings,
it is highly important to conduct an impartial investigation because
the practice of prosecution of hooliganism by government officials
must be established one day.
However, it is as important to know what other measures the SIS will
take regarding the other statements made by Sylvia Hambardzumyan
earlier. If investigated impartially, they may reveal much more
truth about the mining sector than just the dispute between Surik
Khachatryan and Sylvia Hambardzumyan.
Hakob Badalyan
Lragir.am News
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/comments24214.html
12:25:24 - 16/11/2011
In the context of the Marriott-based battle of Surik Khachatryan,
the governor of Syunik, a bigger phenomenon is outlining, namely the
clash of interests in the sector of mining.
It is beyond doubt that Sylvia Hambardzumyan cannot be a passer-by
in mining. In this highly-profitable sector decisions are made at
the top level. So, fitting in mining quotas rules out probability.
On the other hand, if decisions are made, and quotas are set at
the top level, is Sylvia Hambardzumyan that ingenuous to try to
oppose this level and pronounce the names of the governor of Syunik,
the minister of energy, and even the prime minister as the persons
trespassing upon her property?
Apparently, the emergence of multiple poles in the sector of mining
is thus revealed. In other words, decisions on this sector are not
made easily any more, or the sector is facing difficult decisions,
which intensifies the conflict of interests.
Mining is the last refuge of the government's economic policy. Despite
declarations on modern technologies and SME support, these sectors
either develop slowly or hardly survive.
Growth in the sector of information technologies is insufficient
to be considered as a dominant economic sector. This sector is far
behind the world pace.
SMEs survive on crumbs left over by oligopolies and monopolies.
Construction slowed down because buildings were built but apartments
do not sell.
Mines are left. They will ensure statistic growth for the economy of
Armenia, at the same time ensuring "performance" of the shaded budget
of the government. Besides, the tension of resources is almost at
its peak, and partly renouncing the shaded sector is an inevitable
necessity.
Automatically, the question occurs at whose expense shaded business
must be reduced for the sake of statistics. It caused tensions
in mines, and one of the first flowers was Sylvia Hambardzumyan's
public speech.
In this context, Liska's assault on the business lady at the Marriott
Armenia Hotel becomes secondary, I repeat only in this context. Even
without this incident, the clash of interests in mining sector would
not be weaker.
Now that the Special Investigative Service has launched proceedings,
it is highly important to conduct an impartial investigation because
the practice of prosecution of hooliganism by government officials
must be established one day.
However, it is as important to know what other measures the SIS will
take regarding the other statements made by Sylvia Hambardzumyan
earlier. If investigated impartially, they may reveal much more
truth about the mining sector than just the dispute between Surik
Khachatryan and Sylvia Hambardzumyan.