PAPER: STATISTICAL SERVICE SAYS POVERTY LEVEL IN ARMENIA 35,8%
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 23, 2012 - 13:43 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Zhoghovurd daily, in the "Food Security
and Poverty" report for January-March 2012, National Statistical
Service of Armenia says no sector in the country's economy shows
whatsoever progress.
"2008 report showed poverty level in Armenia at 17,6%; extreme poverty
level did not exceed 1,6%. In 2009, poverty level rose to 34,1%,
with extreme poverty level put at 3,6%, while in 2010, the numbers
were 35,8% and 3%.
This is what's happening while the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
is busy mulling whether to form a coalition though a memorandum or
based on an agreement," the daily said.
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 23, 2012 - 13:43 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - According to Zhoghovurd daily, in the "Food Security
and Poverty" report for January-March 2012, National Statistical
Service of Armenia says no sector in the country's economy shows
whatsoever progress.
"2008 report showed poverty level in Armenia at 17,6%; extreme poverty
level did not exceed 1,6%. In 2009, poverty level rose to 34,1%,
with extreme poverty level put at 3,6%, while in 2010, the numbers
were 35,8% and 3%.
This is what's happening while the ruling Republican Party of Armenia
is busy mulling whether to form a coalition though a memorandum or
based on an agreement," the daily said.