The “Partnership for Open Society” Initiative, representing more than sixty civil society organizations, organized a discussion on prospects for MCA-Armenia compact implementation in Armenia. The event took place on April 8, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., in the AUA Business Center.

Chairwoman of Transparency International Anti-corruption Center Amalia Kostanyan analyzed Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) assessment of Armenia's performance in Ruling Justly policy category, particularly on civil liberties, political rights and control of corruption and other indicators where Armenia failed to meet the performance standard.

Boris Navasardyan, the President of Yerevan Press Club and Artur Sakunts, the President of HCAV, presented the MCC perspective of government of Armenia requirements of eligibility; reform agenda in the sphere of media and the requirements of guarantees to a fair trial.

The discussion participants came up with a statement, where they stressed the urgent and necessary steps and deliverables to be able to claim true progress and win the trust of the people and the international community.

The event was attended by representatives from RA ministries and Embassies of EU countries to Armenia, representatives of international organizations, civil society, media and other government officials attended the event.