Summary of the Month – September 2024

In summarizing the results of the Armagora.am pan-Armenian online discussion platform for September, we would like to inform you that the number of registered users is approaching 500, with participants from 36 countries already joining the platform.

WEEKLY POLLS (All Data as of September 26)

In September, we conducted the following Weekly Polls:

1. “Is Armenia moving in the right direction today?” One in five participants in the voting does not have a clear answer to this question. 02.09.2024

Is Armenia moving in the right direction today?

2. “What should Armenians currently focus on: a stronger Armenia or a stronger Diaspora?” According to the overwhelming majority of participants—93%—the focus should be on Armenia. 09.09.2024

What should Armenians currently focus on: a stronger Armenia or a stronger Diaspora?

3. “Do you think the distinction between Armenia and the Diaspora is an artificial construct?” The voting results indicate there is no consensus on this issue among those who voted. This question generated over 100 comments on Facebook. 12.09.2024

Do you think the distinction between Armenia and the Diaspora is an artificial construct?

4. “Does Armenia need to adopt a second official language? If so, what language should it be?” The results regarding this sensitive issue are also notable; every fourth participant in the poll believes that English can be made the second state language in Armenia. 16.09.2024

Does Armenia need to adopt a second official language? If so, what language should it be?

5. “What should be the top priority for Armenia’s development over the next decade?” More than half of those polled believe that the most important issue in the coming decade will be ensuring national security. 23.09.2024

What should be the top priority for Armenia’s development over the next decade?

THREADS

The most rapidly developing section of the website is “Threads,” where we launched a series titled “Ask Me Anything” live on our YouTube channel since September. Every week, an expert in a specific field answers questions previously submitted by users of the Armagora.am platform.

The participants in the September “Ask Me Anything” discussions included:

• Ruben Malayan, calligrapher: He spoke about our alphabet, negative phenomena observed in public life, and ways to overcome them.
• Samvel Martirosyan, information security specialist: In response to questions from users on our platform, he discussed the professions of the future and emphasized the importance of learning how to learn.
• Aram Hamparian, executive director at ANCA: He explained how the office operates in Washington D.C., how they advance Armenian interests, and the challenges they face in their lobbying efforts.

New live broadcasts with interesting experts are expected in October.

The Armagora.am platform, aimed at promoting discussions, has one goal: uniting the minds of all Armenians to collaboratively seek solutions for today and tomorrow.

Join the ongoing meaningful conversations, already engaging hundreds of Armenians from around the world. Share your insights and experiences as we work together to shape a better future.

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