Strengthening the Connectivity and business Synergies in the Southern Caucasus: An Action-Oriented and Participatory Economic Research

• Research unit: PHRD
• Project number: 536369

Short description (English)

This research project is a suggestion of the Chantilly process (SAP 534665). It aims to strengthen Connectivity in the region through assessing the current state of economic affairs and the potential for economic Integration in the Caucasus. Its main working hypothesis is that Connectivity between the societies in the Caucasus needs to be increased through many different Channels in such a way that it enables a large manifold of actors to get in touch and develop long term relations.

Project aims (English)

Goals:

(1) To contribute to Connectivity by assessing the current state of economic affairs; and developing dialogue among young entrepreneurs from Armenia and Turkey regarding potential for economic integration in the Caucasus.

Expected results:

A realistic diagnostic of economic affairs of the region and a feasible regional economic Integration roadmap in cooperation with young entrepreneurs of Amnenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. A concrète roadmap for future actions and increased collaboration between key actors/researchers of both sides