Held as part of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) General Assembly week in Yerevan, the 2022 APRI Fall Meeting will explore issues including sustainable livelihoods, national prosperity, environmental sustainability, and the impact of global events on regional dynamics. Participants will include visiting members from around the world, as well as representatives of the public and private sector, academia, and civil society in Armenia.
APRI Armenia is an emerging think tank and policy accelerator based in Yerevan. Our programs are oriented toward concrete problem-solving, addressing key challenges for the near-term and long-term realization of Armenia’s potential. Our goal is to support breakthrough ideas and enable their implementation at scale.
APRI Armenia was founded by the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) in response to the dire need for deep insight, dynamic policy dialogue and clear understanding of Armenia and its geopolitical context. Through its activities as a convener, collaborator, and co-funder of critical research, APRI Armenia facilitates breakthrough ideas and multistakeholder initiatives for positive change in our region.
Board of Directors
APRI's Founding Board has extensive experience in nation-building and global development.
Vasken Yacoubian President, AGBU Armenia
Suzy Antounian Nonprofit Consultant
Lara Setrakian Impact Partner, Fresco Capital
Yervant Zorian Chief Architect, Synopsys
David Akopyan Senior Advisor, Crisis, Fragility and Complexity
