Analysis

14 December 2023

Conclusion of the Council of the European Union and Georgia: Review of the December 12 Enlargement Policy Assessments

The Council of the European Union published its conclusion on the enlargement of the European Union on December 12, 2023.

27 October 2023

Gifts Received by Judges 2020-2022

On October 25, 2022, IDFI released a study titled "Gifts Received by Public Officials 2020-2022”, which delved into the disclosed information regarding gifts received by officials within the executive branch and their respective family members.

25 October 2023

Gifts Received by Public Officials 2020-2022

Accepting a gift as a public servant carries inherent risks, including the potential for reciprocation or favoritism in return for the gift, which can harm the reputation of the public service.

27 July 2023

Expenditures and Bureaucracy of Legal Entities Established by Municipalities

Based on an analysis of municipal budget documents and information received through the requests, it is evident that the funding of legal entities established by municipalities continues to grow steadily.

19 June 2023

New Law on

On June 14, 2023, the Parliament of Georgia successfully adopted the new legislation "On Personal Data Protection" in the third reading, which substantially changed existing regulations concerning the processing of personal data and expanded the grounds for data processing.

14 June 2023

The Draft Law of Georgia "On De-oligarchization": Concluding Recommendation of the Venice Commission and Prospects for its Implementation

The Venice Commission called on Georgian authorities to relinquish the personalized approach to fight against oligarchic influences - a special law.

8 June 2023

Sharp Decline in Access to Public Information

Transparency and accountability of state bodies is a constituent part of democratic governance, in turn, freedom of information is one of its most important elements.

30 May 2023

Analysis of Overall Statistical Data on General Courts of Georgia 2010-2022

The courts of various instances of Georgia produce statistics according to the statistical forms developed by the Supreme Court, which are sent to the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court produces statistical reports according to the data reflected in the statistical forms.

25 May 2023

Effects of the Amendments to the Law on Broadcasting on Digital Rights

Due to the advancement of digital technologies and online communication tools, the significance and impact of online platforms have grown.

10 March 2023

Access to Public Information in Georgia 2022

On June 23, 2022, the European Council recognized the European perspective of Georgia. However, it determined the implementation of various democratic reforms as a prerequisite for granting the candidate status.