Episode 2: No to Coercion in the Public Service Sector

The Ministry of Finance has proposed amendments to Armenia’s Tax Code, which may create an important mechanism for strengthening the financial sustainability of civil society organisations (CSOs) and media outlets through citizen-based support. 

The purpose of the research is to assess issues related to freedom of information concerning national security in the Republic of Armenia in light of international standards, particularly the “Global Principles on National Security and the Right to Information” (Tshwane Principles), in order to support democratic governance and strengthen guarantees of transparency and public oversight.

The full report is available in Armenian.

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This report was prepared by the Transparency International Anticorruption Center NGO with the support of the Defence and Security Programme of the global organization Transparency International.

The Transparency International Anticorruption Center is solely responsible for the content of this material, which does not necessarily reflect the views of the donor organization.

TIAC has published the “Elections” module of its online anticorruption academy.

The Armenian Parliament has adopted amendments to the Law on Audiovisual Media aimed at clarifying rules on prohibited audio-visual content, related sanctions, and responsibilities of the oversight body.