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Highlights
 

Highlights

December, 2011

Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan and EV Consulting Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan at the economic seminar

 

On December 4, 2011 Armenia's export-led industrial strategy developed with the assistance of EV Consulting was discussed at the seminar organized by the ruling Republican Party of Armenia, with participation of representatives of different political parties, businessmen and economists. There has been a general consensus on the approach and content of the strategy, which now shall enter the phase of implementation.

See media coverage: Public Armenian Television (in Armenian) >>, PanArmenian.Net >>, Arka >>, Armenpress (in Armenian) >>, e-media (in Armenian) >>, News.am (in Armenian) >>

October, 2011

EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan discussed the key tenets of the Armenia's export-led industrial policy in an interview with Orakarg. Read the interview (in Armenian) >>

Export led industrial policy concept draft developed with the support of EV Consulting was submitted for discussion with Armenia’s business community. See media coverage by Mediamax >>, Armenpress (in Armenian) >>, Arka (in Russian) >>, PanARMENIAN.Net (in Armenian) >>

June, 2011

The expansion plan of ARIAC (Armenian Institute of Applied Chemistry - an Armenia based manufacturer of Fine Chemicals with 100% production export) was presented at the Scientific-Technical Council by Sona Grigoryan, Manager at EV Consulting. The final decision on the Government support for ARIAC will be defined by further discussion. Read the official Government note >>

Competitive profile of Kazakhstan published by EV Consulting is now available online. Read the document >>

Competitive profile of Ukraine published by EV Consulting is now available online. Read the document >>

May, 2011

"Investment advisory becomes more demanded in Armenia" - read the interview of EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan to Mediamax agency and Banks.am portal in Armenian >>, in Russian >>

April, 2011

EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan took part in the "ARMENIAN WORLD" program on Shant TV on April 30, 2011. The discussion topic was investments in Armenia. Watch the program >>

The first quarter macroeconomic performance is discussed by the Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan in the interview to Mediamax. See the details >>

The reasons of Armenia's backlog in the Global IT Report were discussed by the Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan in the interview to News.am. See the details (in Armenian) >>

February, 2011

The main findings of the feasibility study on establishing copper smelter and refinery in Armenia, conducted by EV Consulting and the UK based Saint Barbara LLP, were discussed with the Minister of Economy Mr. Tigran Davtyan and the general director of Armenian Development Agency Robert Harutyunyan during the meeting held on 24.02.2010. Further coverage of developments on the matter will be shared.

January, 2011

EV Board Member Sevak Hovhannisyan discussed the Armenia's economic situation and current issues in his interview with 1in.am. See the details >>

December, 2010

The Scientific-Technical Council held its second meeting on 17.12.2010, headed by the Prime Minister. The report on the outlook of developing the chemical industry in Armenia was discussed during the meeting. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting.  See the details>>

December, 2010

The Coordinating Council of CANDLE Project held its regular meeting today headed by the Prime Minister. The major issues on preparation stage of CANDLE project implementation were discussed. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting >> see  coverage on tert.am

December, 2010

The NATIONAL INNOVATION STRATEGY of Armenia, developed by EV Consulting, was discussed by the Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, several IT sector executives and others during the seminar organized by Ministry of Economy of RA, USAID CAPS, EIF and EV Consulting. See the details >>

December, 2010

Vem radio has established a club of Vem friends with the goal of supporting activities of the channel. EV Consulting is among the contributors of the club and EV Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan is one of the founding members.
Vem (FM 101.6), is a unique initiative airing cultural, intellectual and spiritual programs with distinctive content aimed at filling the apparent gap in Armenian media and preserve national values. Vem radio is also available on-line - www.vem.am

November, 2010

The key specifics and regional challenges of Armenia's IT sector were discussed by Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan and Armenia Public Council member Hovik Musayelyan during the meeting held in Henaran press club. See the details >>

October, 2010

Harvard Business School representatives will hold a presentation on How to Create a New Generation of Leaders who make a Difference in the World. The presentation will be moderated by EV Chairman Manuk Hergnyan and Executive Director for LUYS Foundation Jacqueline Karaaslanian.

October, 2010

The main issues and development perspectives of marketing sector in Armenia were discussed by the Head of the Marketing  Advisory Practice at EV Consulting  Sevak Hovhannisyan in the interview to CAPITAL Daily. See the details >>

August, 2010

Competitiveness and private sector issues of Armenia were discussed by the Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan in the interview to CAPITAL Daily. See the details >>

August, 2010

The innovation sector development and the government strategy were discussed by EV Chairman and Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan in the interview with NEWS.am. See details >>   

July, 2010

EV recently developed the high school concept and first phase execution plan for AYB Armenian school-community project, which was presented and discussed during the General Meeting of Ayb Club members and friends held in Yerevan from June 24 to 26. More details on AYB and the project >>

June, 2010

The coordinating Council for the CANDLE Project held its first meeting today focused on the discussion of the current status of the CANDLE project, the business plan and the possible structure and location options. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the meeting. See the details >>

June, 2010

The Government of RA has recently formed a coordinating Council for the CANDLE  Project - an international research center based on synchrotron light source, aimed to develop scientific-technological research center in Armenia, based on international collaboration. The managing partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan is among the members of the newly formed Council. Decree >> List of Council members >>

May, 2010

Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan participated in the EMEA Summit of The Palladium Group held in Madrid on May 18-20.  The summit brought together top level executives, professionals and academics to discuss and share ideas on the advancement of new thinking on strategy execution. EV Consulting contributed to the exchange of ideas based on its one year experience in helping organizations to develop better performance and strategy management systems. See the details >>

May, 2010

The Armenian Government  confirmed its participation in the establishment of the CANDLE international research center based on synchrotron light source, the business plan and implementation strategy of which was developed by EV Consulting. The cornerstone of the project is the development of state of art and system-building scientific-technological research center in Armenia based on international collaboration. See the details>>

April, 2010

The Global Management Challenge (GMC) - the popular business game is discussed in the interview of Manuk Hergnyan with Business Class magazine. See the details>>

March, 2010

"National Competitiveness - the most pressing issue of the day". The details of discussion on the issue in Golos Armenii >>

February, 2010

"Armenia appropriates the least amount of money to the science compared with CIS and Eastern Europe countries", EV Chairman M. Hergnyan's interview to NEWS.am.

February, 2010

"Armenia with CANDLE project and without it: two different countries". Interview of EV Consulting's Managing Partner Manuk Hergnyan with Golos Armenii. See the details >>

January, 2010

A special issue of British "Infrastructure Investor" magazine was devoted to the state of infrastructure in Armenia. Quotes from EV Consulting are referenced in the issue. See the details >>

December, 2009

Competitiveness lessons in American University of Armenia: EV Chairman Manuk Hergnyan gave a lecture to the MBA students.

December, 2009

EV Consulting presented the CANDLE project business plan to the Prime Minister of Armenia. The CANDLE proposes the creation of a unique state-of-art synchrotron light source facility in the region, which could trigger the development of advanced scientific and technological research in wide range of fields.

August, 2009

EV has recently installed computer-assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) system, which permits to conduct telephone surveys in a structured, speedy and effective manner, with the possibility of monitoring the adequate quality of the process. Explore the details >>

June, 2009

The latest updated version of the Armenia Investment Map is already available. The Map is a useful guide for potential investors into current economic situation and key sectors of country's economy. You can register to read the recent updated version>>

April, 2009

In his interview with ArmInfo, the Managing Partner of EV Consulting Manuk Hergnyan discussed the perspectives of developing knowledge intensive economy in Armenia. See the details>>

January, 2009

The article "Skyscrapers are under a cloud", authored by EV Consulting's Business Consultant Gohar Malumyan and published in Business Class magazine - highlights the vulnerability of the real estate sector towards the global economic recession. See the details>>

December, 2008

"Delovoy express" reveals some of the secrets of EV Consulting in the interview with Managing Partner of the company Manuk Hergnyan. See the details>>

November, 2008

The article "Bad profit?" by the Head of EV Consulting's Marketing Advisory Practice Sevak Hovhannisyan and Consultant Lilit Matevosyan, published in Business Class magazine, discloses the ways of turning "bad profit" into "good profit". See the details>>

September, 2008

EV Consulting has deepened its knowledge and expertise in the real estate industry - especially vital for the tough times that the sector is experiencing now. The portfolio of real estate projects that benefited from EV's support as a financial or strategy advisor has reached up to 1mln sq.m.

June, 2008

EV Consulting supported Alfa Pharm as a financial advisor in attracting 4.4mln euro equity finance from European Bank for Reconstruction and Development aimed at the expansion of modern format retail chain throughout the country and the advancement of its value chain through a state-of-the-art distribution center.