Hate speech and polarization in the pre-election period

Statement regarding the assault of Rustavi 2 journalists and illegal interference in their professional activities

Overview of representative expenses incurred by the Georgian government in 2013-2017

 Responding to high public interest towards government spending, Transparency International Georgia looked into representative expenses of the last 5 years, i.e. official receptions and dinners, parties and events, excursions and cultural events. The public and the media frequently question whether these expenses are justified.

Actions of GNCC point to use of administrative resources for election purposes

A secret recording of a conversation between Zaza Okuashvili and Levan Kipiani points to a possible case of corruption

Russian media forum in Georgia is yet another demonstration of Russia’s hybrid war

GNCC’s demands to verify credibility of public opinion polls involves risk of introducing self-censorship

Offer made to GPB staff concerning change of work schedule is ambiguous

 The decision to change the work schedule made by the management of the Georgian Public Broadcaster (GPB) is ambiguous and raises questions with regard to transparency of the process and possible discriminatory treatment of individual employees.

Closing government sessions limits journalistic activities

 Georgia’s national government and the Government of the Autonomous Republic of Ajara have established a flawed practice which prevents the media from attending government sessions. This imposes significant restrictions on the work of journalists aimed at obtaining information and controlling the authorities and is a backslide in terms of the openness and accountability of the government.

Rising PR and Advertising Expenses of the Georgian Government

* 2017 includes data as of October 2017