Karine Harutyunyan

Karine Harutyunyan, holds a PhD degree, serves as a associate professor at the Department of Economic and Mathematical Methods at the Armenian State University of Economics. With a rich academic background, Mrs. Harutyunyan has been an integral part of the Economic Development and Research Center since its foundation. Her contributions encompass a spectrum of roles, from expert consultations to program management. Since 2004, she has held a position on the Center’s Board, and since 2012, she has served as the Center’s executive director.

During the period of 1998-2004, Mrs. Harutyunyan worked in the Macroeconomic Department of the RA Ministry of Finance and Economy. Subsequently, from 2007 to 2016, she provided consulting services at the Training Center of the Ministry.

Specialized in socio-economic research and analysis, Karine Harutyunyan boasts over 24 years of experience. Her expertise as an expert and consultant extends to involvement in more than 60 research and consulting projects initiated by EU, GIZ, UNDP, ADB, WB, and other international organizations.

Mrs. Harutyunyan’s professional interests lie in the domains of public finance management, program budgeting, public policy and program monitoring and evaluation. Actively participating in reforms within these areas at the central level, she continues to contribute significantly to advancements in these crucial sectors.