SMART Village—A Debed Story

For two years, COAF asked a simple question. What happens if we focused everything we've got on a single village. This is that story.

Mark Gargarian
August 18, 2025
Economic Development

COAF transforms Debed into Armenia's favorite rural escape.

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Impacted Villages

Nestled in the picturesque Lori region, Debet is a small village, with roughly 700 residents, and home to the COAF SMART Center. By implementing a series of infrastructure and business development projects, we are not only improving village life but also addressing demographic population decline, encouraging community engagement, and paving the way for a thriving and self-sustaining Debet village.

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