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The Project “EU4Civil Society: Energy Efficiency in Armenian Communities” is a two-year project aimed at assisting wider democratic participation to overhaul civil understanding of energy efficiency as a way to reduce and eradicate poverty in Armenia. Through this project the National Social Housing Association Foundation (ASBA) in cooperation with its partners from the Netherlands, Germany and the Czech Republic will address the issues of energy efficiency in rural areas by increasing awareness and implementing practical measures to improve energy utilization pattern, increase quality of life and reduce energy bills. The project will engage regional CSOs and media of five Marzes of Armenia (Lori, Tavush, Gegharkunik, Kotayk, Ararat) to work with urban and rural communities on their specific energy efficiency issues. People will learn about new energy efficiency methods and practices, how to mobilise community resources and engage in effective partnership with local municipalities and private companies to address energy efficiency issues. The project with a total budget of EUR 372,231 (EU contribution of EUR 335,000) will also support the implementation of community initiatives and create new opportunities for civic groups to mobilise resources for effective partnership with municipalities to achieve synergetic effects and ensure long-term sustainability of investments in energy efficiency and community development areas.
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