ArmInfo.The lack of specialized structures in the energy sector that could systematically accumulate data and knowledge and ensure the implementation of public policy remains a serious challenge for Armenia today.
This viewpoint was expressed by Diana Hartyunyan, Climate Change Program Coordinator at the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), during a panel discussion at the "Green Agenda for Armenia" conference.
"We don't have an agency that could serve as the institutional link to guarantee policy implementation in this area," Hartyunyan noted.
She emphasized that the issue is not so much about strengthening the government's toolkit as it is about creating knowledge-intensive and specialized structures capable of implementing public policy. "The lack of such specialized institutions is a significant gap," said the UNDP representative.
Harutyunyan also highlighted significant losses in the water sector, which, according to her, further exacerbates the country's climate and infrastructure risks.
She emphasized that energy sector development must be accompanied by sound financial decisions that will not hinder Armenia's green development. "The 2035 energy development goals could be at risk. This requires serious political decisions," the UNDP representative concluded.
