Open Government

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Georgia is the sole country to decline participation in the OECD/ACN's 5th Monitoring Round

For the first time in 20 years, the Government of Georgia opted out of participating in the monitoring round of the OECD's Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (OECD/ACN). 

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IDFI conducted training in regions focusing on tools for monitoring government activities

The Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) held three days of training sessions in Kutaisi, Ozurgeti, and Zugdidi from June 21 to 23 on practical methods and techniques for monitoring government activities.

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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.

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IDFI's Training for Students: Digital Rights and Digital Literacy

A training session focused on digital rights and digital literacy took place at the book house "Ligamus" on November 16, 2023. The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) organized the event in collaboration with Ilia State University.

 

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Public Discussion: Understanding the Effects of the Recent Amendments to the Law on Broadcasting on Digital Rights

A public discussion was conducted by the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) on May 19, 2023. The meeting involved representatives from public agencies, civil society organizations, media organizations, and telecommunication companies. 

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IDFI representative at an International Conference - Asia-Pacific Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Research Forum

On April 4, 2023, David Eristavi, Analyst of the Institute for Development of Freedom of information attended the Asia-Pacific CRVS Research Forum, organized by The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

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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.

 

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Statement of Civil Society Organizations on Suspending Membership in the Consultative Group of the Parliament of Georgia

We, the Civil Society Organizations of Georgia, have been actively cooperating with the Parliament of Georgia in the direction of the Open Government Partnership since 2015.

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PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ON GEORGIAN PUBLIC INSTITUTION WEBSITES

Proactive disclosure of public information is one of the most significant commitments Georgia took within the framework of the Open Government Partnership (OGP). The goal of the commitment is to guarantee proactive accountability and transparency of public institutions.

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Within the framework of the 4th international conference, Ian Rachinskii held a public lecture.

On December 17, 2022, throughout the 4th International Conference - "The importance of openness of state archives in reevaluating the Soviet past and standing against propaganda", the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) organized a visit to the city of Gori and Kaspi museum of occupation.