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For this comprehensive assessment, three platforms were selected: hartak.am, e-draft.am and e-request.am as the most well-known, participatory and widely used digital tools for state-citizen digital interaction in Armenia.
Beneficial Ownership
Transparency
FOICA's projects and initiatives to promote Beneficial Ownership Transparency in Armenia.
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OF FOICA
Success stories of the Freedom of Information Center's 22-year history.
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Partnership
FOICA's initiatives to advance open, transparent and accountable government in Armenia.
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FOI VIOLATIONS
FOICA annually publishes a "Black List" of officials who have violated the right to access information.
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ABOUT FOICA
The “Freedom of Information Center” (FOICA) Non-governmental organization was founded by journalists and lawyers on July 1st, 2001 in Yerevan, Armenia. The mission of FOICA is to promote application of the RA Freedom of Information Law, contribute to the transparency and openness of the Armenian government system and to stimulate civic society’s involvement in the governance system.
strategic focus areas for 2026 are:
- Advancing Access to Information: Implement self-assessment tools for government entities to strengthen transparency.
- Strategic Communication: Build data-driven, citizen-centered communication systems.
- Fighting Disinformation: Develop tools and policies to counter misinformation and improve media literacy.
- Beneficial Ownership Transparency: Promote reforms for public registries, fostering trust and reducing corruption.
- Protecting Personal Data: Raise awareness and establish best practices for data protection across sectors.
- Promoting the open and accessible publication of environmental data;
- Anti-Corruption Initiatives: Leverage FOI to enhance transparency in procurement, campaign financing, and public governance.
- Promoting access to information through Artificial Intelligence.
- Supporting the developmentod of public awareness and participation mechanisms in environmental decision-making processes and effective implementation of the principles of the Aarhus Convention in Armenia.