Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Marzes (IADAAM) project, financed through the European Union (EU) with implementation by the French Development Agency (AFD) is an integrated initiative aimed at transforming irrigated agriculture in Armenia.

The project supports the Government of Armenia in policy matters linked with development of modernized irrigated agriculture and provides strong support at local level to farmers and concerned stakeholders at crafting, promoting and financing pilot operations in Ararat and Armavir marzes.

Within IADAAM a technical assistance component is implemented jointly by Agriconsulting Europe S.A, Avenue Consulting Group LLC, Strategic Development Agency NGO and 3R Strategy LLC consortium and aims to provide institutional support to the Ministry of Economy (MoE) in the formulation of agricultural policies and reforms in priority areas, provide technical support to the MoE in the implementing project activities, ensure communication and reporting for the IADAAM project.

The IADAAM project is also supporting the adaptation to climate change and making agricultural production more resilient to the effects of changing weather events e.g. draught, heavy rains and hail. The project will also support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and in particular support Women and young farmers and the youth to participate in project activities and grants.

The project started in June 2024 and shall run until June 2026.