The most common violation during the parliamentary election campaign was the participation of officials and employees of state institutions in the meetings of the ruling parties, especially the meetings with the Republican candidates, during working hours. Varujan Hoktanyan, Project Director of Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center, said this during the press conference on the topic of “Abuse of Administrative Resources in the Parliamentary Elections 2017: Monitoring Results” at Media Center on March 29.
A discussion was hosted by Media Center on March 28, entitled “The Challenges and Problems of Responsive and Transparent Management of Mining Industry”.
The press conference interview of Armen Ashotyan, Deputy Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, entitled “Observations and Assessments about the Pre-Election Processes”, was held at Media Center on March 28.
The Press Conference of “Citizen Observer” Initiative was hosted by Media Center on March 27 during which the preparatory activities of the observers and the appealing system of electoral violations during the Parliamentary Elections were introduced.
Political parties participating in the elections in Armavir region mainly targeted at agricultural issues, from the improvement of irrigation system to the increase of efficiency and productivity in rural economies.
Media Center held a debate, entitled “Economic Issues in the Pre - Election Programs: New Solutions or Old Approaches?” in “A1+” TV Pavilion with online broadcasting on March 23.
Political parties and alliances participating in the elections mainly focus on fighting against corruption, security and the resolution of social and economic problems in their programs and campaign promises both on the national and local levels.
A discussion entitled “Assessments and Observations about the Campaign” was held at Media Center on March 22.
Armen Baghdasaryan, Political Scientist, Vigen Hakobyan, Political Technologist, Samvel Martirosyan, Media Expert, Armen Grigoryan, Political Scientist, participated in the discussion.
A sum-up discussion on “NA Monitoring”: Presentation of Final Report about the 5 Years Activity of the Parliament was held by Media Center in cooperation with “Mandate” NGO on March 21.
The rapid pace and massive development of mining industry already have catastrophic consequences on the environment. The environmental problems are vivid in Akhtala, Alaverdi, and Syunik.
A discussion entitled “Reaction of the Human Rights Defenders about the Death of “Bread Provider” Arthur Sargsyan and the Latest Developments” will be held at Media Center on March 17.
The political forces participating in the election campaign propose different approaches to overcome the current issues and challenges in the foreign policy of Armenia.
A debate on the topic of “Human Rights Issues in the Pre-Election Programs of the Political Forces” was held at “A1+” TV pavilion with the initiative of Media Center on March 16.
Before the Parliamentary Elections in 2017, Media Center hosts the individuals who conducted observation missions in Armenia to make their experience and the recorded violations public as well as to make recommendations for the beginner observers.
