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Regional Information Campaign in Batumi and Kutaisi Municipalities

On November 13 and 14, as part of the Regional Information Campaign, IDFI held working meetings with representatives from the non-governmental sector and local self-governments in Batumi and Kutaisi.

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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.

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Webinar - "In the Wake of War: How the Geopolitical Ground Has Shifted in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia”

On October 16, 2023, the joint online event of the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) and Northwestern University - "In the Wake of War: How the Geopolitical Ground Has Shifted in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia” was held.  

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IDFI Hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

On October 11, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlandsto Georgia, Meline Arakelian, visited the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). 

 

 

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The Regional Director of Europe and Eurasia of the American Bar Association Paid a Visit to IDFI

On October 10, 2023, IDFI hosted the Director of the Europe and Eurasia Division of the American Bar Association - David Rubino.

 

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Freedom House: Internet Freedom Declined in Georgia but the Country Ranks Free

On October 4, 2023, Freedom House released the report Freedom on the Net 2023: The Repressive Power of Artificial Intelligence, according to which global internet freedom declined for the 13th consecutive year as conditions deteriorated in 29 countries.

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International conference - "Uncovering the Truth: Mass Graves of the Great Terror (1937-1938) in Batumi, Georgia"

On October 5-6, 2023, in Batumi, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), with the financial support of the Juliusz Mieroszewski Centre for Dialogue (Centrum Dialogu im. Juliusza Mieroszewskiego), held an international conference "Uncovering the Truth: Mass Graves of the Great Terror (1937-1938) in Batumi, Georgia".

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IDFI Held a Workshop Addressing Access to Information on Beneficial Ownership

On September 28, 2023, on the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, IDFI held a workshop Addressing Access to Information on Beneficial Ownership.

 

 

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Case law of the European Court of Human Rights regarding public information

On June 17, 2022, the European Commission defined 12 priorities for Georgia.

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Assessment of the quality of public-private dialogue in preparation of normative acts

Ensuring cooperation between the public and private sectors is important for the development of evidence-based and inclusive policies and legislative basis as well as the effective execution of regulations.