As of March 2012, the Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) will carry out a seminar-course program entitled “Establishment of Civil Society and Formation of Constitutional State in Armenia: Key Issues and New Challenges.” This curriculum is intended for the youth, until the age of thirty-five, who have a keen interest in social sciences. Twelve weekly seminar-courses will be held within the framework of this program, and ACNIS analysts as well as other leading policy specialists will lecture at these events. At the end of this program, the participants will receive certificates. The seminar-courses are free of charge. To partake in this program, please send your CV and motivation letter to 75 Yerznkian Street, Yerevan 0033, or Email them to [email protected], no later than March 2, 2012. For further information on the program, contact Ruzan Pluzian at: [email protected]. Those applicants who pass the initial selection phase will be invited to an interview for final selection. ACNIS Administration The Armenian Center for National and International Studies (ACNIS) is a leading independent strategic research center located in Yerevan, Armenia. As an independent, objective institution committed to conducting professional policy research and analysis, ACNIS strives to raise the level of public debate and seeks to broaden public engagement in the public policy process, as well as fostering greater and more inclusive public knowledge. Founded in 1994, ACNIS is the institutional initiative of Raffi K. Hovannisian, Armenia’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs. Over the past fifteen years, ACNIS has acquired a prominent reputation as a primary source of professional independent research and analysis covering a wide range of national and international policy issues. For further information on the Center call (37410) 52-87-80 or 27-48-18; fax (37410) 52-48-46; email [email protected] or [email protected]; or visit www.acnis.am

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