Open Governance and Anti-Corruption

8 June 2022

IDFI Assessment of Amendments to the Law of Georgia on Facilitating the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

On May 11, 2022, the Parliament in the third, final reading, considered in an expedited manner and supported the amendments to the Law of Georgia on Facilitation the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism.

1 June 2022

Advancing Open Data Standards and Promoting Open Data Use in Georgia

The project aims to advocate for the improvement of FOI regulation in the country through multistakeholder dialogue and sharing best practices with Georgian public servants.

25 May 2022

Training for the Participants of the Program in Fighting Corruption

On May 22, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) conducted training for the participants of the Certificate Program in Fighting Corruption.

24 May 2022

CSO METER - A Compass to Conducive Environment and CSO Empowerment

The complex social-economic developments, political tensions, and the Covid-19 pandemic have all significantly affected the civil society organisation (CSO) environment in Georgia.

23 May 2022

Access to Public Information in Georgia 2021

Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) has been monitoring access to public information in Georgia since 2010. IDFI's systematic monitoring has made a significant contribution in identifying key trends and problems in access to public information, implementation of effective public control mechanisms, and development of public sector accountability and open governance.

23 May 2022

Meeting of the Open Governance Council of the Supreme Council of Ajara and its Consultative Group

On May 16, members of the Open Governance Council of the Supreme Council of Ajara and its Consultative group held a workshop. Members of the Supreme Council and representatives of civil society organizations attended workshop.

16 May 2022

IDFI’s International Conference on Digital Transformation: Major Takeaways and Results

On April 28, 2022, IDFI held an international hybrid conference – Digital Transformation of Georgia: Steps Towards European Integration.

13 May 2022

Training on Public Service Delivery Standards

Another training envisaged by the Concept of the Ajara Supreme Council (SCA) Citizen Engagement Center was conducted for the staff of SCA.

13 May 2022

Global Data Barometer Results - Overview of Georgia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia

The Global Data Barometer (GDB) is an international study that examines the importance and benefits of data for the public good, and is based on the Open Data Barometer methodology.

12 May 2022

Global Data Barometer: Results of Eastern Europe and Central Asia

In May, 2022, the results of the first edition of Global Data Barometer (GDB), examining the importance and benefits of data for the public good, and being based on the Open Data Barometer methodology, were released. The GDB evaluates and scores 108 countries according to a unified methodology, based on various modules and indicators.