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

 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

 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

 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

 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

 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.  

  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

 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

 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