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US AMBASSADOR TO ARMENIA SUMS UP HIS TAVUSH TRIP
August 20, 2013 | 12:53
YEREVAN. - U.S. Ambassador John Heffern continues touring Armeniaand
presenting results of his trips on his Twitter account.
John Heffern visited Tavush Region and presented 10 lessons he learnt
from the visit.
"With planning, cooperation, a little marketing and an attractive
product thousands of people will come! Do it like @HDIFarmenia
[Homeland Development Initiative Foundation HDIF] and Tavush
Revitalization Found did for Honey+Berry Festival and you will
succeed," he tweeted.
He brought an example of Aparan Bakery as successful business, adding
that Armenia's rivers, such as Debed in north, would be excellent
sites for rafting and kayaking in case of modest investment.
Ambassador Heffern pointed at cooperation of Peace Corps volunteers
and HDIF's Timothy Straight who is also Norway's Honorary Consul
in Armenia.
"Role of local authority is key. New Berd mayor boosted Honey
Festival.Approach of mayors in challenging spots sets tone. Mayors
face common challenges in every country. Association of mayors would
be good thing. Does Community Union work?"
He also underscored the role of local priests, adding "Ter Aram in
Berd works better with his people than any priest I have known."
Ambassador Heffern believes agricultural cooperatives can work in
Armenia, just like FCA-funded tractor helps farmer coop in Varagavan.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
August 20, 2013 | 12:53
YEREVAN. - U.S. Ambassador John Heffern continues touring Armeniaand
presenting results of his trips on his Twitter account.
John Heffern visited Tavush Region and presented 10 lessons he learnt
from the visit.
"With planning, cooperation, a little marketing and an attractive
product thousands of people will come! Do it like @HDIFarmenia
[Homeland Development Initiative Foundation HDIF] and Tavush
Revitalization Found did for Honey+Berry Festival and you will
succeed," he tweeted.
He brought an example of Aparan Bakery as successful business, adding
that Armenia's rivers, such as Debed in north, would be excellent
sites for rafting and kayaking in case of modest investment.
Ambassador Heffern pointed at cooperation of Peace Corps volunteers
and HDIF's Timothy Straight who is also Norway's Honorary Consul
in Armenia.
"Role of local authority is key. New Berd mayor boosted Honey
Festival.Approach of mayors in challenging spots sets tone. Mayors
face common challenges in every country. Association of mayors would
be good thing. Does Community Union work?"
He also underscored the role of local priests, adding "Ter Aram in
Berd works better with his people than any priest I have known."
Ambassador Heffern believes agricultural cooperatives can work in
Armenia, just like FCA-funded tractor helps farmer coop in Varagavan.
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