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ARMENIAN PARTIES UNVEIL THEIR ECONOMIC PLATFORMS AHEAD OF PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
/ARKA/
JANUARY 13, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, January 13. /ARKA/. Senior members of some Armenian political
parties disclosed today the economic sections of their election
programs during a conference organized by the Armenian Center for
National and International Studies with the supported of the U.S.-based
National Democratic Institute (NDI).
"Economic platforms of parties are actively touted ahead of every
elections in an attempt to attract voters, and today we decided to
provide this opportunity to some political forces to unveil economic
sections of their election programs," Ruben Mehrabian, head of THE
Armenian Center for National and International Studies, said.
The economic platform of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
was introduced by parliament member Vardan Ayvazian, who said the
authorities' main task is to ensure steady economic development.
Artsvik Minasian from the opposition Armenian Revolutionary
Federation/Dashnaktsutyun, said his party advocates growing role of the
government in market relations, which stems from the party's ideology.
"The economic crisis has shown that governments should play a larger
role in regulating economy The market does not have to regulate all
economic processes in the country, it must serve the society and
citizens,' Minasian said.
Vahagn Khachatryan from the out-of-parliament opposition Armenian
National Congress said Armenia needs now drastic reforms. He also
stressed the importance of eliminating oligarchy, monopolies and
corruption.
Tatevik Minasian from Free Democrats said their party's economic
policy is based on boosting private sector.
"We believe that the priority is to create a favorable taxation system,
and reduce the shadow economy,' she said.
The next parliamentary elections in Armenia will be held in May
2012.
/ARKA/
JANUARY 13, 2012
YEREVAN
YEREVAN, January 13. /ARKA/. Senior members of some Armenian political
parties disclosed today the economic sections of their election
programs during a conference organized by the Armenian Center for
National and International Studies with the supported of the U.S.-based
National Democratic Institute (NDI).
"Economic platforms of parties are actively touted ahead of every
elections in an attempt to attract voters, and today we decided to
provide this opportunity to some political forces to unveil economic
sections of their election programs," Ruben Mehrabian, head of THE
Armenian Center for National and International Studies, said.
The economic platform of the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
was introduced by parliament member Vardan Ayvazian, who said the
authorities' main task is to ensure steady economic development.
Artsvik Minasian from the opposition Armenian Revolutionary
Federation/Dashnaktsutyun, said his party advocates growing role of the
government in market relations, which stems from the party's ideology.
"The economic crisis has shown that governments should play a larger
role in regulating economy The market does not have to regulate all
economic processes in the country, it must serve the society and
citizens,' Minasian said.
Vahagn Khachatryan from the out-of-parliament opposition Armenian
National Congress said Armenia needs now drastic reforms. He also
stressed the importance of eliminating oligarchy, monopolies and
corruption.
Tatevik Minasian from Free Democrats said their party's economic
policy is based on boosting private sector.
"We believe that the priority is to create a favorable taxation system,
and reduce the shadow economy,' she said.
The next parliamentary elections in Armenia will be held in May
2012.