Open Governance and Anti-Corruption

31 July 2023

The Importance of Beneficial Ownership Transparency Standards for Georgia and International Trends

Transparency of beneficial (final) owners is an important mechanism for preventing corruption.

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.

27 June 2023

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).

27 June 2023

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.

15 June 2023

A LACK OF POLITICAL WILL IS CAUSING RECENT SETBACKS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION - UNCAC REPORT

A lack of political will is causing recent setbacks in the fight against corruption.

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.

22 May 2023

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.

22 May 2023

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.

19 March 2023

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).

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.