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Supporting Artsakh University in enhancing learning environment

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Summary

Following the rehabilitation of Artsakh State University facilities in 2021, the University required additional support to furnish the renovated premises and enable their full-fledged operation. Recognizing the important role of ASU in providing access to higher education and supporting national identity in Artsakh, particularly in the aftermath of the 2020 Artsakh War, the Izmirlian Foundation partnered with the Government of Artsakh to furnish the newly rehabilitated facilities and create an improved environment for learning and academic life.

The project supported the furnishing of the newly rehabilitated Artsakh State University facilities, helping create a functional and improved learning and research environment for students, professors and researchers. The direct beneficiaries included ASU students, academic staff and researchers, as well as students from other universities and institutes.

Objectives

  • The project aimed to enhance the learning environment of Artsakh State University by supporting improvements that contributed to better educational conditions for students and faculty. It sought to strengthen the university’s institutional capacity and ensure effective implementation of planned activities.
  • An additional objective was to mobilize co-financing and coordinated implementation support for the successful completion of the project.

Outcomes

  • The project contributed to an improved learning environment at Artsakh State University and strengthened the institution’s ability to deliver quality higher education. Through dedicated financing, project supervision, and implementation oversight, the initiative supported institutional development and more favorable conditions for academic activity.
  • It also reinforced cooperation between philanthropic and educational institutions in support of higher education in Artsakh.

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