1. TRAINING CENTER Ministry of Finance Republic of Armenia Mission Training and upgrading of Public Finance Management specialists

2. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia2 History 2002 – Memorandum signed between US and Armenian Governments to constitute a Training Center as a public non- commercial entity. 2003 – Reconstruction and equipment of 2 class-rooms and a computer-room. Training courses -1, trainers -2, participants-180 2004 -2005 Reconstruction and equipment of 3 class-rooms. Handouts. Training courses-5, trainers-7, participants-662

3. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia3 History 2006 – 2008 An experimental distance learning course elaborated. Draft manuals prepared (including electronic ones). Development of practical and enhanced workshops. Training courses -11, trainers -17, participants -1850. 2009 – 2013 Drafting new courses and methodologies, testing and examination of specialists. Training courses -25, trainers -23, participants -2300.

4. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia4 Sources of Funding State Budget World Bank US Treasury Other 2003- 2005 36.0 %16.4 %46.0 %1.6 % 2006- 2008 67.8 % 25.7%1.0%5.5 % 2009- 201375.5 % 18.2%-6.3 %

5. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia5 Founders and Managing Board TC Administration Ministry of Finance State Authorized Manager of the TC TC Managing Board Government of Armenia Founder

6. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia6 Organizational Structure Administration Trainers IT Support Team Units: Finance Logistics Cafe

7. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia7 Auditors’ and Service Facilities 5 class-rooms - 15-22 seat places Computer room – 15 PCs in LAN Test-room – 16 PCs in LAN Mini-printing office Conference Hall Working, administrative and technical premises Cafe Total area of the TC -1440 sq. m.

8. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia8 Workshop Structure Modules Duration 1-10 days 3-60 hours Timing – day hours, working days.

9. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia9 Events Planned Requested Urgent

10. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia10 Planned Workshops Program budgeting -12 hours Budget formulation -30 hours Budget execution -18 hours Budget survey -30 hours Project management -30 hours Capital investment budgeting -18 hours Taxes and payments for Tax and Control Authorities - 15 hours Organization of public procurement – 12 hours Public sector accounting standards -30 hours Public sector internal audit GFS-2001 Budget Classification.

11. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia11 Planned Workshops -2 Qualification course for public sector chief accountants Qualification course for internal auditors Qualification course for public procurement specialists Elements of law Elements of computer literacy

12. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia12 Methods of Training Methods Audit TCFieldwork Distance online Computer-based CD/DVD Handouts by mail

13. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia13 Target Groups and Participants Over 60 public entities and agencies 10 regions – Marzpetaran 1815 public non-commercial entities Local authorities –over 900 Number of potential participants – up to 7 000, Status range of participants – from assistants to deputy ministers Participation of non-public entities is allowed for a fee.

14. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia14 Trainers appointment –contest- based trainer - adapts and develops a training course, - attends training on development of teaching skills We also invite managers and leading specialists on system reform projects We plan to admit and train trainers in the regions.

15. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia15 Joint Projects in Public Finance Management associated areas and topics – taxes, pension reform We contribute to joint projects: class-rooms, equipment, handouts and/or trainers.

16. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia16 Promotion Study visits and exchange of experience with peer centers Publications and handouts Internet Doors Open Day Participation in conferences and debates.

17. 08.10.2015Training Center, MoF Armenia17 Contacts URL: www.training-center.amwww.training-center.am E-mail: trcenter@web.amtrcenter@web.am info@training-center.am Tel.: (374-10) 246885, 245162 Address: 0037, Armenia, Yerevan, Carapet Ulnetsi St., 31