Tag: economy

April 13, 2023
More Than Just Brandy

More Than Just Brandy

Armenia's alcoholic beverage industry is a prominent sector in the country’s economy. Production and trade data for brandy, wine and beer showcase a dynamic pattern of growth. Hovhannes Nazaretyan explains.

April 11, 2023
Gevorg Poghosyan: Exploring the World of Social Enterprises

Gevorg Poghosyan: Exploring the World of Social Enterprises

In this episode, Gevorg Poghosyan, the CEO of Impact Hub Yerevan, discusses VIA Fund, an impact investment fund managed by Impact Hub Yerevan. Gevorg breaks down what impact investing is and how social enterprises differ from traditional businesses, highlighting their potential for scaling and creating positive change. We also delve into Impact Hub's plans to expand their spaces across Armenia.

December 6, 2022
Leonid Kirakosyan: Turning Armenia Into an Innovation Hub

Leonid Kirakosyan: Turning Armenia Into an Innovation Hub

Leonid Kirakosyan, a partner at McKinsey & Company, joins us to discuss the importance of digital transformation and making Armenia a more attractive destination for strategic investment. We also spoke about how Armenia’s tech industry can have a larger impact on the economy and what it will take to turn the country into a globally competitive innovation hub, including addressing the talent needs of the ecosystem.

October 27, 2022
Armenia and India: Shared Values and Threats

Armenia and India: Shared Values and Threats

Intensified military-political cooperation marked the beginning of a new chapter in Armenia-India relations. Political scientist Georgi Asatryan writes that it can have significant implications for the balance of power in the post-Soviet region, particularly the South Caucasus.