History

Until the end of the 1940s, the village was named Ghaplis. According to some sources the present community moved to this area in 1820-30s from Alashkert. Remains of prehistoric constructions, ancient relics, and ruins of a 10-12th century fortress are found in the village.

Projects

Completed ASIF-financial support, ICHD-local government training, 2001-2002 IFAD-rehabilitation of the drinking water pipeline and construction of a local medical unit Ongoing MoA, WB-RESCADP road, irrigation, drinking water, electricity, gas SHEN - construction/12 000 USD/, furnishing, equipment of aid station /16 000 USD/

General Information

Distance from Yerevan 110 km Distance from Marz Center 20 km Distance from border 4 km   Altitude above sea level 1450 meter Climate Mountainous     Historical monuments Ruins of a prehistoric fortress   Population: 1055        Households 241   Total area 3300 hectares Of which:          Pastures 0 hectares        Arable land 0 hectares        Orchards 0 hectares        Forests 0 hectares   Land use

PROGRAM COMPONENTS

Infrastructure Assessment

The village has an electrical flour mill. There are several small shops in the village The roads are bad and public transportation is not efficient. The phone lines malfunction. The village has the potential to become a tourist area. The small hill south of the village can potentially be used for residential construction

Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Gusanagyugh

Infrastructure Priorities Total amount needed (AMD) Funding sources Road 5 km repair, asphalting RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project Irrigation RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project Drinking water 4 km pipeline construction RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project Electricity RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project Gas RA Ministry o Agriculture, World Bank Rural Enterprises and Small-scale Commercial Agriculture Development Project Kindergarten School School renovation is needed. Kindergarten renovation and furnishing is needed Health Care Telephone: Cell / Land Internet TV, radio 6 TV channels received Community / Cultural Center Renovation and furnishing of cultural center Lighting and Landscaping Other Other Other Other TOTAL NEEDED

Economic Assessment

Agriculture and animal husbandry are the main sources of employment in the village, which has 214 hectares of pasture and 1,006 hectares of arable land. The main crop is wheat. Farm products are sold at the market. There are around 3620 heads of cattle, 1439 domesticated birds, 112 beehives. In 2005 the community produced 1050 tons of wheat and around 150 tons of meat. The village has 25 tractors of different capacities, 20 trucks, 9 ploughs, 5 harvesting combines, and 2 harvesting machines. All agricultural machinery is obsolete. The community needs wheat combines. Supply of fertilizers and seeds is scarce and irregular. The early 20th century church has been partially renovated by the community but the roof and one of the walls need to be repaired.