The number of initiatives of factions in municipal councils of Adjara decreases
In 2017-2018, number of factions and submitted initiatives in the municipal councils (Sakrebulos) of Batumi, Keda, Kobuleti, Khelvachauri, Khulo, and Shuakhevi in Adjara has decreased compared to the data of 2014-2016. In addition, the majority
New developments around Anaklia Port
Transparency International Georgia continues to highlight events unfolding around Anaklia Port as the construction of this port is important for Georgia’s national interests. We published the first article concerning this issue on 15 Febr
Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Policy Fails To Fulfill Association Agreement and Association Agenda Commitments
A policy paper by Transparency International Georgia examines the situation in Georgia in terms of corruption in the context of the commitments which the country has made under the EU Association Agreement and Association Agenda.The Association
Promised and delayed projects in Kutaisi
Statements made in 2016 about the construction of the Technological University of Kutaisi and a large infrastructure project, the Dream Town, were followed by a positive response of the public. The authorities assessed both projects as very imp
Why Freedom of Expression Must Not Be Restricted
Recent statements by government representatives about the necessity to initiate legislative amendments to combat fake news and hate speech may lead to restriction of critical opinion and overall high standard of freedom of expression.The follow
Promised and delayed projects in Zugdidi and Senaki
On the basis of open sources and by requesting public information in the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti Region, TI Georgia has conducted monitoring of the implementation of large infrastructure projects which were planned in the past five years.
Large delayed infrastructure projects in Adjara
On the basis of open sources and public information, TI Georgia has conducted monitoring of the implementation of infrastructure projects in Adjara that were announced by the authorities at various times. The construction of two of the fi
Who are the mayoral and parliamentary membership candidates and what property do they own?
On 19 May 2019, extraordinary mayoral elections will be held in Zugdidi, Khulo, Marneuli, Zestaponi, and Chiatura and a parliamentary by-election will be held in the Mtatsminda District of Tbilisi. In five municipalities, the total of 71 candid
Property sold through non-competitive processes and corruption risks in Adjara
The Government of Adjara does not change its practice and sells its property through non-competitive processes. Transparency International Georgia analyzed the information received from the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Adjara on property