Georgia
Since joining the Council of Europe in 1999 and ratifying the European Charter of Local Self-Government in 2005, Georgia has undertaken significant decentralisation and local self-government reforms aimed at strengthening democratic governance. The most recent Congress monitoring report on Georgia was adopted in November 2018 and highlighted the substantial progress achieved by Georgia in the field of local democracy.
Several projects implemented by the Centre of Expertise have supported these efforts by ensuring that legislation aligns with Council of Europe standards and that key recommendations from Congress monitoring reports are addressed. These initiatives have focused on enhancing citizen participation in decision-making, promoting gender equality, eliminating discrimination, and empowering local authorities to implement inclusive governance frameworks.
Ongoing projects in Georgia
Advancing participatory and human rights-based local democracy in Georgia
The project aims to ensure that residents across Georgia enjoy enhanced public services and increased community involvement at the local level through participatory and human rights-based decision-making, along with efficient decentralisation efforts.
Contact Marité MORAS
Head of the Centre of Expertise for Multilevel Governance
Completed projects in Georgia
Promoting human rights and participation at local level through open government: a case study in Georgia (2024)
The event included the presentation of findings from a study in six Georgian members of the OGP Local Programme (Akhaltsikhe, Khoni, Kutaisi, Ozurgeti, Rustavi, and Tbilisi). The study involved local authorities and civil society to examine human rights, citizen participation, and inclusivity in local governance.
Strengthening participatory democracy and human rights at local level in Georgia
The project aims to strengthen democratic public participation and human rights protection at local level in Georgia. It seeks to ensure that citizens have a real impact on the decision-making processes, and to strengthen the capacities of local authorities and their national association to protect and embed human rights in their policies and strategies.