In the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring” the work to study the need for implementation of a public administration roadmap in the municipalities is going to its completion. Representatives of the local partner CSOs are actively involved in this process, despite the state of emergency caused by COVID-19.

The data obtained by the Lanchkhuti Information Center will become the basis for assessing local needs.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

Representatives of the following partner organizations working in Tsageri and Ambrolauri:  “Tsageri Women's Rights and Equality Center”,  "Active Citizen-Accountable Government", "Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Savaneti Self-Government Resource Center", “Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti Regional Hub-AbkhazIntercont“ completed 2 stages of studying the local needs: questionnaires and preparing interviews in-depth within the framework of the project“Guria, Imereti, Racha-Lechkhumi General Forum of Civil Society Organizations for Roadmap Monitoring (PAR)”.

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia

An ordinary online meeting was held In the village Khurcha (Zugdidi municipality). The participants got acquainted with the results of a quick research prepared by the Fund “Sukhumi”: what are the dangers for women due to COVID 19. It was noted that the psychological background is further aggravated on the conflict separation line. They talked about the problems existing in the community and the need to solve them.

Consultative meetings with civil society organizations of Imereti were held for several days. The trainer-consultant Ekaterine Gamakharia held online consultations. The organizations from Terjola, Khoni, Vani and Bagdati participated in the meetings.

In the beginning, online consultation was held with the following organizations from Terjola: Union for the Protection of Children's Rights and Civic Education “Children - the Future of Georgia” and the new organization “Women's Initiative Group”.

The following meeting was held with participation of the organizations from Khoni Municipality: IDP Initiative Group and the Center for Education and Development “Edelweiss”.

The consultations held for the civil society organizations of Vani and Bagdati municipalities included the following organizations: "Support 2020", "Citizens' Activity for Effective Governance and Justice", "Equality Now" and the Union of Persons with Disabilities "Faith and Hope".

The members of partner organizations together with the consultant talked about grant and financial issues. The principles for submitting grant applications were reviewed.

The meeting was held within the framework of the project “A common forum for CSOs from Guria, Imereti and Racha-Lechkhumi for PAR Roadmap monitoring”.,

The project is implemented with the support the European Union - #EU4Georgia