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Training

DETAIL DESCRIPTION: 

Are you a journalist or civil society representative passionate about tackling corruption and exposing illicit financial flows? Are you eager to sharpen your analysis and investigative skills and contribute to a more transparent and accountable Armenia? This opportunity is for you!

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), with support of UK International Development from the UK government, is pleased to announce the launch of a new training program aimed at building the capacity of Armenian journalists and civil society representatives in investigative reporting on corrosive capital, including illicit financial flows and strategic corruption.

Background:
Corrosive capital, including illicit financial flows and strategic corruption, is defined as opaque investment flows lacking market orientation with motives to exploit governance gaps to influence recipient countries' economic, political, and social developments. Armenia has faced persistent challenges from illicit financial flows and strategic corruption, particularly influenced by external sources. During the past decade some $10 billion USD has illicitly exited the country. These illicit flows have destabilized the economy, with recent reports estimating that Armenia lost over $25 million annually in tax revenue due to global tax abuse. Despite the magnitude of the problem, there is underreporting of these harmful financial activities. This program seeks to fill that gap by equipping journalists and civil society groups with the skills to track, detect, and report on these issues, contributing to a more informed public and a stronger governance framework.

About the Program:
CIPE will select 20 journalists and/or civil society representatives from across Armenia to participate in a 1.5-month training program on investigative journalism, focusing on tracking corrosive capital and illicit financial flows. Participants will be trained on investigative techniques and best practices, learning from CIPE’s guide, “Tracking Corrosive Capital: A Guide for Investigative Journalists,” as well as benefiting from workshops, webinars, and international experience-sharing sessions. The program is designed to build a strong foundation of skills, advancing to more complex investigative methods throughout the training.

Format: In-person (April 9-10) and offline (1,5 hours per week for four weeks)

For participants from regions of Armenia: transportation and hotel will be fully covered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 

All those interested in participating are kindly invited to register via the link below: https://forms.gle/wyU8VFqbfFQaE5Km6

Please note that participation is limited. Registration deadline: April 3, 2026

Selected participants will be contacted by April 5.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.

OPEN TO/ ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

- Journalists with experience in economic, political, or investigative journalism;
- Civil society representatives focused on governance, transparency, corruption, or financial integrity;
- Regional journalists and analysts from across Armenia are particularly encouraged to apply.
Why You Should Apply:
- Enhance your investigative journalism skills and gain tools to expose harmful financial activities
- Receive expert training from CIPE and international professionals in the field
- Build a network with other investigative journalists and analysts across Armenia
- Opportunity for financial support and mentorship to carry out impactful investigations

ADDITIONAL NOTES: 

Funding Opportunity for Outstanding Participants:
At the conclusion of the training, three journalists and/or civil society representatives (including media outlets and/or NGOs) will receive financial (up to 5000 USD for journalists, up to 10.000 USD for media outlets and/or NGOs) and technical support to carry out their own investigative reporting on corrosive capital in Armenia. These investigative reports will have a direct impact on enhancing public awareness and informing government policies to mitigate these risks.

The training seminar is implemented as part of the” Responding to Threats of Corrosive Capital in Armenia. Phase III” project, funded with UK International Development from the UK government.