Lilit Hakobyan

Lilit Hakobyan (PhD), brings over a decade of expertise to the fields of socio-economic research and policy analysis, coupled with five years of substantial experience in public finance management, particularly in Program Budgeting. Her practical and academic background is extensive. Since 2013, she has been an integral part of the Economic Development and Research Center (EDRC), and since 2018, she has been contributing to the academic landscape as a lecturer at the Department of Economic and Mathematical Methods at the Armenian State University of Economics.

From 2018 to 2022, Lilit Hakobyan actively participated in programs aimed at Full flaged implementation of the Program Budgeting strategy led by the German International Cooperation Company (ICC). Her role encompassed reviewing the structure and content of budget programs, introducing new Key performance indicators, as well as conducting capacity building events for state employees involved in the budgeting processes.

Moreover, Lilit Hakobyan has more than five years of experience in developing and implementing capacity building courses for both government and public sector professionals.