European Business Association (Armenia)
Abbreviation | EBA Armenia |
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Formation | October 2015[1] |
Type | NGO |
Headquarters | Yerevan, Armenia |
Region served | Europe |
Methods | Advocacy |
Chairman | Levon Israelyan |
Main organ | EBA Board |
Affiliations | European Business Association |
Website | eba |
European Business Association Armenia (EBA Armenia) (
History
EBA Armenia was established in October 2015 with the support of the
On 22 February 2017, former EU Ambassador to Armenia, Piotr Świtalski, praised the efforts of EBA Armenia and stated that the European Union and European business community was ready to develop and deepen further cooperation with Armenia.[7]
On 7 June 2018, EBA Armenia representatives met with former President of Armenia, Armen Sarkissian. The sides discussed the expansion and development of European business in Armenia.[8][9]
Objectives
The main objectives of EBA Armenia are to support European businesses in Armenia, facilitate integration and cooperation between Armenia and the European Union, improve business environment, encourage foreign investments, and support economic reforms in Armenia.[4] EBA Armenia seeks to reduce obstacles for business development, enhance the competitiveness of the private sector, increase transparency of governance, expand bilateral trade, and facilitate dialogue and partnership between European and Armenian businesses. EBA Armenia organizes networking events, activities, seminars and conferences for local and EU businesses operating in Armenia.[10][11] EBA Armenia also regularly submits proposals and recommendations to Armenian officials aimed at improving the business climate and economic development of Armenia.
Members
Members of EBA Armenia include, Ernst & Young, PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, Mercedes-Benz, ArmSwissBank, Carrefour, Hyatt, Ramada, Marriott, Philip Morris International, and the Coca-Cola Company.[12]
See also
- Armenia–European Union relations
- Assembly of Armenians of Europe
- Economy of Armenia
- European Friends of Armenia
- European Integration NGO
- List of companies of Armenia
References
- ^ "Եվրոպական բիզնես ասոցիացիա". eenarmenia.am.
- ^ "Support to the European Business Association Armenia | EU4Business". old.eu4business.eu.
- ^ LLC, Helix Consulting. "Karen Karapetyan: Government Keen to Cooperate with European Business". www.gov.am.
- ^ a b "About | European Business Association Armenia". April 2, 2016.
- ^ "EBA Board | European Business Association Armenia". April 12, 2016.
- ^ LLC, Helix Consulting. "Yerevan hosts 2nd European Business Association Summit". www.panorama.am.
- ^ "PM: Armenia Government is interested in cooperating with European business". February 22, 2017.
- ^ "Armenian President receives representatives of European Business Association-Armenia". armenpress.am.
- ^ Technologies, Peyotto. "Արմեն Սարգսյանն ընդունել է Հայաստանում Եվրոպական բիզնես ասոցիացիայի ներկայացուցիչներին".
- ^ ""Are judicial reforms fast and good enough for the needs of the business sector in Armenia?" Round-table conference – EU for Armenia".
- ^ ""Europe in Armenia" trade and investment Fair". www.mzv.cz.
- ^ "EBA Members". eba.am.
External links
- European Business Association (Armenia) official website
- European Business Association (Armenia) on Facebook