Amundi-Acba Investment View: from Macro to Markets

On April 16, 17:30, WTC Yerevan hosted Anahit Avanesyan, the minister of Health, RA. The discussion focused on the first 100 days of Universal Health Coverage reform, offering a timely look at what has changed so far, early results, and initial public response.

The session further explored on the current state of Armenia’s healthcare system, covering ongoing challenges in access, financial protection, and equity. It highlighted key reforms undertaken to modernize service delivery, strengthen primary care, and improve system efficiency and quality.

The discussion explored how these reforms contribute to human capital by improving health outcomes and supporting a more productive population. It also looked ahead to future directions of the reform, including system sustainability, digital integration, and evolving service delivery models.

The panel concluded with a focus on the introduction of Comprehensive Health Insurance reform as a central step toward expanding coverage, strengthening financial protection, and ensuring equitable access to essential health services.

Doors open for networking: 17:30 | Talk starts: 18:00

Language: Armenian

On March 17, 17:30, WTC Yerevan hosted Lea Hakim – a Lead Economist, Europe and Central Asia, World Bank.

Armenia experienced strong economic growth in 2022–2023, driven by temporary factors. As these fade, the focus shifts to sustaining growth by addressing structural barriers. The talk focused on competitive markets, trade, and investment climate shaping Armenia’s next growth phase.

Léa brings 20 years of experience advising governments on economic policy issues in macroeconomics, fiscal policy, economic growth, and debt management. Léa served in the Office of the Minister at Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance working on macro-fiscal policy and international capital market issuance. She holds an M.A. in International and Development Economics from Yale University, where she was a Fulbright scholar.

Doors open for networking: 17:30 | Talk starts: 18:00

Language: English

On February 26, 17:30, WTC Yerevan hosted Juan B.Frigerio – an architectural leader with an outstanding portfolio of award-winning landmark projects and Partner for Foster + Partners in Latin America.

Juan led the award-winning Buenos Aires City Hall, which has become an architectural icon for the city. Juan joined F+P London in 2000, after postgraduate studies at Harvard Design School and working in Buenos Aires, New York and Boston. He worked extensively in the design of Wembley National Stadium. Juan has also recently started the design of F+P’s WTC Yerevan Mixed Use development in Armenia. He is a frequent Speaker in events on Sustainable Architecture and Urban Design.

Licensing:

American Institute of Architects, AIA

Professional Council of Architecture and Urban Planning (CPAU), Argentina.

Language: English

Appointing an Independent Professional Cost Consultant.

Project Construction Costs can bear significant financial burden on the Client’s business plan if not managed, controlled and monitored effectively throughout the project life cycle. Appointing and involving a Professional and pro-active Cost Consultant from an early stage of the project can avoid such situations. The expertise of a Professional Cost Consultant in Cost/Contract/Procurement/Tendering/VE can add a huge benefit to the Client.

On February 25, 17:30 WTC Yerevan hosted Luay Azzam - Group CEO – Operations at NEA - a firm offering a comprehensive range of specialist consultancy services including cost management, quantity surveying and project management to public and private sector organizations.

Language: English

Understanding the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry sector and the reasons why business events play such an important role for economic activity, knowledge exchange, and destination development.

On February 18 WTC Yerevan hosted Sebastian Witt and Dr. Gerd Weber from JWC, a globally leading management consultancy specializing in the exhibition, trade fair, and conference industry.

They delivered a fireside talk covering the fundamentals of the MICE industry, the role of government in shaping a sustainable ecosystem, and an objective assessment of Yerevan’s positioning as a regional MICE destination.

On February 17, WTC Yerevan delightfully hosted a practical fireside talk on business transformation and financial growth in Central Eurasia, featuring Alvarez & Marsal — a leading global professional services firm known for delivering hands-on solutions that improve operating performance, strengthen business results, maximize stakeholder value, and generate sustainable financial impact.

The session delivered practitioner-led insights on business transformation, performance improvement, and growth, along with practical strategies for accessing international capital. It highlighted key project finance trends, emerging sponsors and capital sources from Europe, the Middle East, and China, and provided an overview of modern debt, equity, and hybrid financing structures—drawing on first-hand experience from complex cross-border transactions.

Language: Russian

A focused roundtable discussion to explore how technology and digital solutions are transforming international trade. This round table highlights innovative services and tools that streamline cross-border operations, enhance efficiency, and support businesses in navigating the digital trade landscape.

Acclaimed filmmaker Ms. Inna Sahakyan will decode today's global film industry elaborating on how movies are financed, what drives commercial vs. arthouse success, and how the documentary world evolves, and what are Armenia's unique challenges and breakthroughs.

A focused roundtable discussion with our Project Management Consultant team - Colliers Project Leaders | Middle East exploring how PMCs can elevate Armenia’s major developments to world-class standards balancing innovation, sustainability and precision.