The objective of this study was to exercise public oversight over the public procurement processes conducted by municipalities in the Republic of Armenia regarding the sterilization and neutering of stray animals; to assess the extent to which the processes of contract execution and the acceptance of deliverables comply with the requirements of current legislation, as well as to identify systemic issues and risks present in this sector.

The study is based on the collection of data and the analysis of information obtained through surveys and their responses, as well as publicly available information, official information received from state authorities, and data collected through public monitoring activities. In some cases, the public oversight was limited to examining publicly available information and documents relating to the execution of contracts.

This report (available in Armenian) is prepared with the financial support of the European Union within the framework of a sub-grant provided under the “Budgets for Citizens” action implemented by the Armenian Lawyers’ Association, in cooperation with partners “Economic Development and Research Center” (EDRC) NGO and “Agora Central Europe” NGO (Czech Republic). It has been prepared by the “House of Justice” Human Rights Defense Non-Governmental Organization within the framework of the “Promoting Effective Budget Management and Transparency in Public Procurement” project.

The content is the sole responsibility of the “House of Justice” Human Rights Defense NGO and it does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.