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Access to Public Information in Georgia 2020

In 2020, IDFI recognized the Administration of the Government of Georgia and the system of the Ministry of Justice as a whole as the most closed public institutions.

Brief Overview of Recent Developments in the Field of Personal Data Protection

This report evaluates the state of the art and progress in implementing the main priorities of the Association Agenda and HR Action Plan related to personal data protection.

One Year of the de facto State of Emergency in Georgia and Human Rights during Pandemic

Almost a year has passed since entering into the de facto state of emergency. Numerous constitutional rights were restricted during this period. Many substantive and procedural problems were identified both in terms of setting restrictions and enforcing them. Every part of it has negatively affected the quality of human rights protection and the rule of law in Georgia.

Contest on Analytical Articles - Data for Change.

The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) is launching its annual contest on analytical articles on the topic of Data for Change.

The Significance of the Modernized Convention 108 for Georgia

The Convention 108 for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data is the first and only legally binding international instrument concerning data protection.

Transparency of the Judiciary in Georgia

The study provides specific recommendations, consideration of which is essential for improving the transparency and openness of the Judiciary.

Challenges of Whistleblowing in Georgia – Legislation and Practice

The aim of IDFI’s research is to determine the reason for the low number of cases of whistleblowing in Georgian public institutions, to identify gaps, and to elaborate specific recommendations for their elimination through the analysis of the legislation and study of the practice.

Online Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Major Takeaways and Outcomes

IDFI's two recently prepared studies on international standards and the use of artificial intelligence in Georgia’s public sector were presented during the conference.

Transparent Public Procurement Rating- Report 2020

The aim of the Transparent Public Procurement Report 2020 is to present the evaluations of Public Procurement Legislations of member countries of TPPR Network, ascertain the main statistical trends, highlight the weakest and strongest performing areas of public procurement, and name the best and the worst-performing countries in regards to the transparency and accountability of their respective public procurement systems.

Handbook on Transparency and Citizen Participation

The Handbook consists of four chapters and combines the most important topics for the public service and local authorities such as: Public Ethics and Accountability, Corruption Risks, Transparency and Citizen Involvement in the decision making process.

International Anti-Corruption Day: IDFI’s Activities and Existing Challenges

The International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9. This day is important for raising awareness about the challenges in terms of corruption and planning effective measures to eliminate the existing gaps.

Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Indexes are Worsening

According to international indexes, Georgia has succeeded in fighting petty corruption, but high-level corruption involving officials in the country remains a problem. Significant efforts are to be made in terms of Government good faith and the efficiency of the judiciary.
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