Armenia and Europe: Foreign Aid and Environmental Politics in the Post-Soviet Caucasus

Armenia receives a lot of international aid per capita, and this ethnographic study looks at how it has affected the country's relationship with Europe. The Aarhus Convention has allowed Armenian citizens to adapt and control their country's political future, whether through protest activism or legal challenges. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, regional specialists, social anthropologists, students of post-sovietism and development, practitioners, and European policy-makers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 280 pages
\n Publication date: 20 May 2021
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Armenia stands out as a recipient of substantial international aid per capita, ranking among the highest in the Western world, particularly among post-Soviet states. This ethnographic study, drawing upon fresh primary research, delves into the realm of aid in the South Caucasus and its profound impact on Armenia's relationship with Europe. Central to Skedsmo's argument is the significance of the Aarhus Convention, which grants European citizens the right to access information and actively participate in decision-making processes related to environmental matters. Through this convention, Armenian citizens have been able to adapt and shape their country's political future in diverse ways, whether through protest activism or legal challenges.

This comprehensive examination of aid and development, along with the structures they establish, holds immense value for scholars engaged in the study of development. It serves as a crucial case study for development specialists, regional experts in the post-Soviet area, particularly the South Caucasus, social anthropologists, students of post-socialism and development, and postcolonialism. Moreover, this book will appeal to practitioners, European policy-makers, transnational organizations, and other stakeholders involved in development policies and projects within the region.

By exploring the intricate interplay between aid, development, and the broader socio-political context, this book offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics shaping Europe and Armenia's relationship. It sheds light on the ways in which aid can facilitate or hinder social, economic, and political change, and the challenges and opportunities that arise from these interactions. Through its multidisciplinary approach, this book provides a rich and comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics at play in the region, offering valuable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars alike.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 20 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780755636525\n \n