COP17 website preparations, cybersecurity and ministry digitalisation reforms discussed

The information was provided by Armenia’s Ministry of Environment, which said participants also reviewed the progress of the ministry’s digitalisation reforms, key areas of development and upcoming initiatives.

The discussion was attended by Nerses Yeritsyan, Chairman of the Information Systems Regulation Commission, representatives of Telecom Armenia, Doping Space, the Information Systems Agency of Armenia Foundation, as well as heads of relevant departments within the ministry.

During the meeting, participants were presented with the Ministry of Environment’s priority digitalisation projects for 2026. These include the development of a roadmap for the digitalisation of the environmental impact assessment and expert review process, the creation of a digital registry of waste disposal sites, and the digitalisation of registry-related services.

Mkrtchyan noted that digitalisation is a key component of the ministry’s reform agenda aimed at improving the accessibility and efficiency of public services. He added that the introduction of digital solutions will help reduce the administrative burden on businesses, accelerate service delivery and contribute to the creation of a more predictable and efficient business environment.

He also stressed the importance of active private-sector involvement in the development of digital solutions and innovative services, highlighting the critical role of public-private cooperation in ensuring the success of digital transformation initiatives.