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Governors' Seminar: How Can Asia Respond to the Global Economic Crisis

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ADB Secures $12.4 Billion for Asian Development Fund

The funds will help improve the lives of millions of Asia's poorest through inclusive, sustainable growth. Read More

Developing Asia Growth Subdued but Steady - ADB Report

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Overview

Armenia's Sustainable Development Program, approved by the government in October 2008, has three key goals for 2009–2021: reduce poverty, including eliminating extreme poverty and ensuring human development; deepen economic growth; and accelerate the development of lagging regions.

In line with the government's development priorities, urban development, regional cooperation, and private sector development have been identified as potential broad goals for ADB's operational strategy in the country.

Fast Facts

3.27 (2011)
Population in millions

0.4% (2009-2011)
Annual population growth rate

34.1% (2009)
Population living below the national poverty line