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Policy Forum Armenia
1250 I (Eye) Street N.W., Suite 710,
Washington, DC, 20005
Email: [email protected]
Roundtable Discussion on Election Fraud, Civil Society Awakening, and
the Diaspora's Role On April 8, 2013, Policy Forum Armenia (PFA)
organized a roundtable discussion on `Election Fraud, Civil Society
Awakening, and the Diaspora's Role', which took place at the George
Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. Speakers included
PFA Executive Board Member, Dr. Zaven Kalayjian, Chairman of Armenian
Bar Association, Garo Ghazarian, Esq., and Civil Society Activist,
Alex Sardar. Dr. Hrach Gregorian, President of Institute of World
Affairs, moderated the discussion.
In his presentation PFA's Dr. Kalayjian presented PFA's analysis of
February 2013 presidential election in Armenian that shed light on the
mechanics of the election fraud and supplemented it by findings of
other independent analysts. ABA Chairman Garo Ghazarian talked about
violations that he observed during the election campaign, like illegal
use of public buildings for campaign posters and abuse of
administrative power by the ruling party. Civil Society Activist Alex
Sardar talked about fraud and intimidation at the polling stations
during the election, as well as the role of activists and the Diaspora
in the future of Armenia. A lively question-and-answer session
followed.
About PFA
Policy Forum Armenia (PFA) is an independent professional non-profit
organization aimed at strengthening discourse on Armenia's economic
development and national security and through that helping to shape
public policy in Armenia. Its main objective is to offer alternative
views and professional analysis containing innovative and practical
recommendations for public policy design and implementation. Through
its activities, PFA aims to contribute to the creation of an informed
public and more effective and accountable government. PFA's main asset
is its worldwide network of professionals and leaders in their
respective fields, with dedication to Armenia.
Watch the full video recording of the discussion.
Policy Forum Armenia
1250 I (Eye) Street N.W., Suite 710,
Washington, DC, 20005
Email: [email protected]
Roundtable Discussion on Election Fraud, Civil Society Awakening, and
the Diaspora's Role On April 8, 2013, Policy Forum Armenia (PFA)
organized a roundtable discussion on `Election Fraud, Civil Society
Awakening, and the Diaspora's Role', which took place at the George
Washington University Law School in Washington, DC. Speakers included
PFA Executive Board Member, Dr. Zaven Kalayjian, Chairman of Armenian
Bar Association, Garo Ghazarian, Esq., and Civil Society Activist,
Alex Sardar. Dr. Hrach Gregorian, President of Institute of World
Affairs, moderated the discussion.
In his presentation PFA's Dr. Kalayjian presented PFA's analysis of
February 2013 presidential election in Armenian that shed light on the
mechanics of the election fraud and supplemented it by findings of
other independent analysts. ABA Chairman Garo Ghazarian talked about
violations that he observed during the election campaign, like illegal
use of public buildings for campaign posters and abuse of
administrative power by the ruling party. Civil Society Activist Alex
Sardar talked about fraud and intimidation at the polling stations
during the election, as well as the role of activists and the Diaspora
in the future of Armenia. A lively question-and-answer session
followed.
About PFA
Policy Forum Armenia (PFA) is an independent professional non-profit
organization aimed at strengthening discourse on Armenia's economic
development and national security and through that helping to shape
public policy in Armenia. Its main objective is to offer alternative
views and professional analysis containing innovative and practical
recommendations for public policy design and implementation. Through
its activities, PFA aims to contribute to the creation of an informed
public and more effective and accountable government. PFA's main asset
is its worldwide network of professionals and leaders in their
respective fields, with dedication to Armenia.
Watch the full video recording of the discussion.