Relevant Projects:

ASSOCIATION DEVELOPMENT IN ARMENIA

IPA worked in Yerevan, Armenia during the fall of 2000 assessing and evaluating two municipal associations (Union of Communities and Union Yerevan Councilors) and one professional association (Association of Finance Officers). IPA designed business plans to enhance the capacity, effectiveness and long-term sustainability of these associations. Specific tasks included: reviewing the structure and activities of the associations, including their charters and dues structures; and, training association staff in business planning techniques. This work, performed under a subcontract with The Urban Institute was part of the USAID sponsored Local Government Assistance Initiative. 2000.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REFORM IN MOLDOVA

IPA staff recently completed an assignment leading the Local Government Reform Project in Moldova. This project had three main tasks: help establish legislation to empower local government and implement regulations that clarify and decentralize authority to the local level; build the capacity of municipal officials to implement legislative, administrative and financial reforms through targeted training and technical assistance; and strengthen the capacity of indigenous NGOs and associations advocating local government reform while increasing public participation in the reform process. This USAID-funded work was performed in conjunction with The Urban Institute. 2000-02.