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ARGENTINEAN ARMENIAN BUSINESSMAN EDUARDO EURNEKIAN - UNDP NATIONAL GOODWILL AMBASSADOR
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/13/argentinean-armenian-businessman-eduardo-eurnekian-undp-national-goodwill-ambassador/
15:01 13.09.2013
Eduardo Eurnekian
For his instrumental role in supporting sustainable development in
Armenia, for his efforts in the country aimed at reducing poverty,
bridging regional disparities, creating jobs and improving the quality
of services, today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Armenia appointed Eduardo Eurnekian, a prominent Argentinean-Armenian
businessman and one of the largest investors in Armenia, as its first
ever National Goodwill Ambassador.
"I'm very excited to get involved with UNDP's work and contribute by
using my position to promote UNDP's messages and raise the awareness of
the issues they are working with, such as poverty reduction, promotion
of democratic reform agenda and sustainable environmental management,"
said Eduardo Eurnekian.
During its twenty-year presence in Armenia, UNDP came to a firm
conclusion that Armenian Diaspora, with its vast networks and
expertise, can facilitate and bolster national socio-economic
development projects, thus contributing to the country's overall
development. The partnership with Mr. Eurnekian and his Fruitfull
Armenia Foundation (FAF) has a long history and it materialized in
May 2012 when UNDP and FAF signed a cost-sharing agreement to support
agricultural and micro-business activities in Baghramyan, Arevadasht,
Artamet and Myasnikyan communities of Armavir region. This partnership
is aimed at promoting the economic revitalization of the micro-region
through creation of farmers' associations, improvement of the economic
rural infrastructure - a key element for rural poverty alleviation,
establishment of micro food processing facilities, and return of
non-cultivated arable lands into the sowing cycle. The total cost
of the "Armenian Village Revival: A Drive for Employment and Income
Generation" project is USD 230,000 from which FAF's share is USD
204,000.
"It is an honor and pleasure for UNDP to appoint Mr. Eduardo Eurnekian
as a National Goodwill Ambassador. We have a successful experience
of partnership with Mr. Eurnekian and the Fruitfull Armenia Foundation.
UNDP looks forward to working with Mr. Eurnekian as a National
Goodwill Ambassador and use his vast networks and further mobilize
Diaspora efforts to fight poverty and improve the wellbeing of Armenian
citizens," said Claire Medina, UNDP Resident Representative a.i.
Eduardo Eurnekian enjoys a worldwide reputation. In August 2012,
in his capacity as Honorary Chairman of the International Raoul
Wallenberg Foundation, Eduardo Eurnekian met the UN Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon. The UN highly praised his relentless work to preserve and
promote educational activities of the Foundation globally. In May 2012,
he was awarded the prestigious "Business for Peace -2012" prize by a
special commission, consisting also of Nobel Prize winners, for his
business achievements, while acting in an ethically responsible way.
Mr. Eurnekian was decorated by "Saint Gregory Illuminator Order" medal,
received from the Government of Armenia (2001), "Man of the Year"
distinction, received from the Armenian General Benevolent Union in
New York (2010), and "Knights of Holy Etchmiadzin" order, received
from the Catholicos of all Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II (2011).
http://www.armradio.am/en/2013/09/13/argentinean-armenian-businessman-eduardo-eurnekian-undp-national-goodwill-ambassador/
15:01 13.09.2013
Eduardo Eurnekian
For his instrumental role in supporting sustainable development in
Armenia, for his efforts in the country aimed at reducing poverty,
bridging regional disparities, creating jobs and improving the quality
of services, today the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in
Armenia appointed Eduardo Eurnekian, a prominent Argentinean-Armenian
businessman and one of the largest investors in Armenia, as its first
ever National Goodwill Ambassador.
"I'm very excited to get involved with UNDP's work and contribute by
using my position to promote UNDP's messages and raise the awareness of
the issues they are working with, such as poverty reduction, promotion
of democratic reform agenda and sustainable environmental management,"
said Eduardo Eurnekian.
During its twenty-year presence in Armenia, UNDP came to a firm
conclusion that Armenian Diaspora, with its vast networks and
expertise, can facilitate and bolster national socio-economic
development projects, thus contributing to the country's overall
development. The partnership with Mr. Eurnekian and his Fruitfull
Armenia Foundation (FAF) has a long history and it materialized in
May 2012 when UNDP and FAF signed a cost-sharing agreement to support
agricultural and micro-business activities in Baghramyan, Arevadasht,
Artamet and Myasnikyan communities of Armavir region. This partnership
is aimed at promoting the economic revitalization of the micro-region
through creation of farmers' associations, improvement of the economic
rural infrastructure - a key element for rural poverty alleviation,
establishment of micro food processing facilities, and return of
non-cultivated arable lands into the sowing cycle. The total cost
of the "Armenian Village Revival: A Drive for Employment and Income
Generation" project is USD 230,000 from which FAF's share is USD
204,000.
"It is an honor and pleasure for UNDP to appoint Mr. Eduardo Eurnekian
as a National Goodwill Ambassador. We have a successful experience
of partnership with Mr. Eurnekian and the Fruitfull Armenia Foundation.
UNDP looks forward to working with Mr. Eurnekian as a National
Goodwill Ambassador and use his vast networks and further mobilize
Diaspora efforts to fight poverty and improve the wellbeing of Armenian
citizens," said Claire Medina, UNDP Resident Representative a.i.
Eduardo Eurnekian enjoys a worldwide reputation. In August 2012,
in his capacity as Honorary Chairman of the International Raoul
Wallenberg Foundation, Eduardo Eurnekian met the UN Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon. The UN highly praised his relentless work to preserve and
promote educational activities of the Foundation globally. In May 2012,
he was awarded the prestigious "Business for Peace -2012" prize by a
special commission, consisting also of Nobel Prize winners, for his
business achievements, while acting in an ethically responsible way.
Mr. Eurnekian was decorated by "Saint Gregory Illuminator Order" medal,
received from the Government of Armenia (2001), "Man of the Year"
distinction, received from the Armenian General Benevolent Union in
New York (2010), and "Knights of Holy Etchmiadzin" order, received
from the Catholicos of all Armenians, His Holiness Garegin II (2011).