Governor’s offices to cut 30% of staff – Ministry of Territorial Administration
Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Development Suren Papikyan has announced plans to cut the number of employees at Armenia’s Governor’s Offices by 30%. Minister Papikyan announced about the decision on Monday at a briefing with reporters.
“We have conducted studies in number of Governor Offices and made a conclusion some 30% of the staff will be cut,” said Papikyan
In the minister’s words, a consulting company has been engaged in the optimization works of the state administration, financed by Swiss Development Agency. Papikyan then added, that the optimization in Armenian regions will start once the government structure is approved by the parliament.
“The optimization is aimed at raising the efficiency of the state administration and engagement qualified specialists,” explained Papikyan.