March 30, 2012

ACNIS Youth School Is Open to the Public

Yerevan—The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) within the framework of its youth school program today convened the second session of the series of thematic workshops entitled “Peculiarities of Transitional Societies.” ACNIS director, and political scientist Manvel Sargsian served as the keynote speaker of the event, whose presentation on “Civil and Traditional Societies: Elections in Legal and Non-Legal States” was closely linked with the peculiarities of the Armenian elections.

To note, the free of charge seminars intended for the entry-level political scientists and analysts are held once a week, and will end on June 15 2012.  They are open to the public with a keen interest in issues with relevance to the establishment of civil society and formation of constitutional state.

The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) is a leading independent strategic research center located in Yerevan, Armenia.  As an independent, objective institution committed to conducting professional policy research and analysis, ACNIS strives to raise the level of public debate and seeks to broaden public engagement in the public policy process, as well as fostering greater and more inclusive public knowledge. Founded in 1994, ACNIS is the institutional initiative of Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Over the past fifteen years, ACNIS has acquired a prominent reputation as a primary source of professional independent research and analysis covering a wide range of national and international policy issues.

For further information on the Center call (37410) 52-87-80 or 27-48-18; fax (37410) 52-48-46; email root@acnis.am or info@acnis.am; or visit www.acnis.am.