In order to improve effectiveness of the mediation system in Georgia, the Council of Europe Office conducted a needs assessment activity on 3rd and 4th of April 2023 with participation of international consultants in order to identify the needs in respect of both – court-annexed and private mediation. To this end, interviews were organised with various stakeholders including the representatives of the Mediators’ Association of Georgia, common courts, Georgian Bar Association, CSOs and academia and mediation centres in the courts were visited.
Through the needs assessment activity, it will be possible to identify gaps and challenges of the current system and through best practice analysis and recommendations, determine what changes are necessary to improve access for citizens and quality of mediation.
In addition to the above, training needs of mediators will also be identified to enhance their mediation skills for processing the referrals.
The activity is implemented by the Council of Europe Project “Promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in Georgia.”
