Representatives from a number of spheres had the opportunity today to get acquainted with the best British and international expertise in management and leadership.

Within the frames of the events, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the establishment of Armenian-British diplomatic relations, UK Embassy to Armenia in cooperation with International Academy of Business (IAB) organized today the “1st Annual Management and Leadership Forum”, aimed at supporting the development of private and public sectors.

UK Ambassador to Armenia Judith Farnworth remarked that the forum will help participants better understand the full potential of leadership approach and proper management.

“We have decided to organize this event now, when we notice certain dynamics of changes in private and public sectors of Armenia. By sharing the British expertise, we are committed to boosting management and leadership skills among the Armenian specialists,” she said, highlighting CMI qualification, brought to Armenia last year.

Touching upon Armenian-British diplomatic relations, UK Ambassador to Armenia assessed them “as deepening and strengthening more.”

“We are willing to support reforms in Armenia. We know that the Armenian government is committed to seriously improving the investment sector in the country, and we are ready to support in creating a predictable and transparent environment. In my view, Armenia is on the right track,” Judith Farnworth said.

Founder and CEO of IAB International Academy of Business Araksia Martirossian noted that this forum, organized for the first time this year, tends to become an annual event.

“We are aiming at revealing all the issues that Armenia faces in the process of integrating into the international market. We need to provide decent quality of management to keep pace with the rapidly developing world,” she said.

The one-day forum involved international and local speakers and trainers, heads of over 100 structures and 50 students.