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| Ditavan village was established at the beginning of the 19th century. It was called Revazlu until 1967. The village was situated near Koraghbyur, under an oak grove. As a result of flooding, the village moved to its present location. |
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| Projects |
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Completed
World Vision-school computer classroom, drinking water project for the school, pig breeding project (for 11 families)
ASIF-local government training, provision of school furniture (25 units)
Ongoing
MCA-rehabilitation of irrigation pipeline
World Vision,USAID- MOT project
World Vision-Area development project
UNIFEM
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| General Information |
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| Distance from Yerevan |
159 km |
| Distance from Marz Center |
19 km |
| Distance from border |
4 km |
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| Altitude above sea level |
800 meter |
| Climate |
Moderate |
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| Historical monuments |
St. Gregory Church of 19th century |
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| Population: |
414 |
| Households |
145 |
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| Total area |
757 hectares |
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| Pastures |
0 hectares |
| Arable land |
0 hectares |
| Orchards |
0 hectares |
| Forests |
0 hectares |
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| Land use |
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| PROGRAM COMPONENTS |
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| Infrastructure Assessment |
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The village has enough drinking water; however, there is a lack of irrigation water.
A flood drainage system is needed.
The roads are not in usable condition.
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| Infrastructure priorities for the rural community of Ditavan |
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| Infrastructure |
Priorities |
Total amount needed (AMD) |
Funding sources |
| Road |
Rehabilitate and asphalt 3 km of road |
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| Irrigation |
The current irrigation is insufficient because several villages use the water before it reaches Ditavan. Thus WB plans to reconstruct the feeding irrigation canal so as to enhance its capacity |
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Millennium Challenge Armenia-rehabilitation of irrigation pipeline |
| Drinking water |
Restore feeding pipeline and internal network. Water pipelines in the village need to be extended. |
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| Electricity |
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| Gas |
Install 5 km of pipeline |
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Kindergarten
School |
A new school needs to be built, furnished and heating supplied |
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| Health Care |
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| Telephone: Cell / Land |
The local subscribers are connected to an obsolete analogue exchange, therefore the quality of service is very bad both within the community and outside of it |
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| Internet |
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| TV, radio |
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| Community / Cultural Center |
Repair and furnish |
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| Lighting and Landscaping |
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| Other |
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World Vision,United States Agency for International Development- MOT project |
| Other |
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World Vision-Area development project |
| Other |
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UN Development Fund for Women |
| Other |
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| TOTAL NEEDED |
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| Economic Assessment |
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Lack of irrigation, poor cattle breeding activities, poor agricultural machinery and inaccessibility to the main market roads are the main economic constraints of Ditavan. These constraints are causing severe depopulation in the community; thus urgent socio-economic development is necessary.
The areas of animal husbandry and agriculture can develop economic sustainability if affordable irrigation and effective access to the main agricultural markets are provided.
A gravity line irrigation system would not only allow for the growth of new orchards and crops such as figs, persimmons, pomegranates and blood oranges, it would also allow for the production of dried fruit, using fruit and vegetable solar driers. The creation of a collective economic community unit overseeing potato crop spraying and seed collection is needed.
There are also opportunities to establish greenhouses to grow off-season tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and other vegetables.
An irrigation line would also increase the growth of rich fodder which would in turn aid cattle productivity as well as breeding. The current number of cattle in Ditavan is not very substantial however, an increase in fodder coupled with proper breeding techniques can increase milk productivity. A milk collection point should be established in the Ijevan sub-region and the possibility of a developing a slaughter house, or meat processing establishment should be researched.
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| Images from Ditavan |
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| Village mayor's office |
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| Community Club |
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| Village store |
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| Panorama from village mayor's office |
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| Soviet era machinery |
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