Digital technologies have penetrated all spheres of human life, becoming an integral element sustainable development, and rural areas agriculture are no exception. However, the processes digital transformation possess certain challenges. Among them ICT penetration, literacy society, divide. This article aims to evaluate penetration divide in Armenia identify propose directions for improvement. For that purpose, a sample survey was conducted among households. The questionnaires included...

This research aims to investigate the extent of food waste at consumer level in Yerevan, quantified Armenian Drams (AMD). The study delves into nature and identifies primary causes behind it. Additionally, it examines inclinations Yerevan residents mitigate waste, shoulder social responsibility, engage with educational initiatives, suggests potential policy solutions address issue effectively. economic impact was assessed by articulating annual monetary losses incurred individuals for each...

The purpose of this paper is to provide an empirical assessment the economic efficiency grape-producing farms in Armenia. Upon reviewing various field-related studies frontier analysis was singled out as a methodological base study. More specifically two-stage performed, which includes measurement levels grape by implementing DEA technique and then assessing determinants obtained scores performing Tobit modeling. To obtain necessary data, 365 from Armavir region were surveyed. main findings...

The transition towards the circular economy (CE) is one of major priorities European Union (EU). By observing its benefits through prism sustainable development, this study aims to reveal intricate relationships between CE and economy–society–environment nexus across 27 EU countries during period from 2012 2020. Utilizing an extensive dataset comprising 243 observations drawn EUROSTAT database, we employed a panel data analysis. In research, quantified impact indicators on key dependent...

Վերջին տարիներին ռեսուրսների ոչ արդյունավետ կառավարումը սննդարդյունաբերության ոլորտում հանգեցրել է համակարգային լուծում պահանջող մի շարք բնապահպանական խնդիրների։ Ուստի անհրաժեշտ մշակել և ներդնել շրջանաձև բիզնես մոդելներ, որոնք թույլ կտան նվազեցնել վատնումը խթանել կայուն տնտեսական զարգացումը։ Ուսումնասիրվել սննդամթերքի արտադրության սոցիալ-տնտեսական ու գործոնների կապը: Կատարվել կոռելյացիոն-ռեգրեսիոն վերլուծություն, ինչպես նաև միջազգային փորձում կիրառվող մոդելների հիման վրա օժանդակող...

Purpose. This paper investigates the effect of cross-reporting quality transfer: association between merits financial auditor and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting. Specifically, we examine whether Big Four audits on CSR reporting Chinese listed firms differs from that non-Big firms.Design/methodology/approach. uses archival data regression analysis a sample (5257 firm-year observations) A-share Shanghai Shenzhen Stock Exchanges 2009 to 2018.Findings. The shows when company's...

Food security of the population is one main challenges 21st century, which, due to events recent years (Artsakh war, pandemic, Russian-Ukrainian conflict, sanctions, export restrictions) and their consequences, has become more acute. The stability grain sector in country particular importance from point view improving food Armenia. Based on study international practice state support for agricultural production, results analysis effectiveness tools traditionally used different countries, as...

The success of transformation to a circular economic model mainly depends on effective government interventions. objective this paper is reveal the implementation schemes, actors in charge, and funding mechanisms economy action plan Greece. Additionally, comparison has been made concerning waste management governance practices Armenia given few distinct political, social, behavioral characteristics common both countries. Special emphasis was put food industry, since it generates large amount...

This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the state agrarian policy, laws, and legislative acts regulating viticulture sector RA. An strategic documents, documents sector, normative legal acts, other related to policy was conducted. Obtaining results led conclusion that need be updated and, in some cases, amended․ In addition, control mechanisms have gaps law enforcement. There is no document aimed at development, existing measures programs are not properly implemented ineffective....

During the long reign of famous leader 10th century, Anania Mokatsi, Armenian Church faced various internal and external challenges directed against national-church structures. Mokatsi ascends throne spiritual ruler during period (during 40s century) weakening Catholicos power, when national unity was threatened. The restoration religious country, establishment social solidarity were main guarantees security. Based on interests strengthening statehood, purposeful head church fully supports...

The viticulture complex is one of the most strategically important segments RA economy. Taking into account importance this sector study development issues was carried out in context Armavir region, and conceptual approaches aimed at solving those were put forward. It revealed that following are main problems threatening complex: low prices grape difficulties sales grapes, small sizes farms high cost cultivation. Another group related to external economic factors such as export...