This section of www.ArmeniaDiaspora.com is different from the rest of the site. This is the place where the official follow-up of the ArmeniaDiaspora Conference will take place.

There are broad and varied ways to take part in the follow-up to the Second Armenia Diaspora Conference. Each individual can determine his or her own level of involvement. Indeed, by using the full potential of the Internet to communicate, hold e-forums, e-conferences, and on-line chats and discussions, we will be able to provide formal and informal networks by which Conference decisions can be implemented.

Five standing commissions are being formed for each of the main sectors of Armenia Diaspora involvement: Armenia-Diaspora relations and structural issues; Political relations and advocacy; Education, Culture, Science; Economic & Social Development; Information & Media. Each of the dozen international organizations (which were represented during the first plenary session) have nominated one candidate to participate in each of these commissions. In addition, we have invited several of those who spoke at some of the conference panels in their professional capacities to also participate. The make-up of these commissions is fluid. Much of the discussion and decision-making process will be made public through this site to those who sign up and wish to follow, or contribute.

Each of the seven projects which were adopted will also be executed by an implementation unit that will work jointly with these commissions. These units will be comprised of professionals from Armenia and Diaspora who are able to provide real hands-on involvement in the current phase of the project. As the project evolves, the make-up of the PIU will also evolve.

You are welcome to join in or depart at any point, contribute what time and skills you wish to contribute to either the commissions or the projects.
We look forward to a long and productive working relationship with you.