IDFI - Institute for Development of Freedom of Information

Development of the New Anti-corruption Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2020 has been Faulty

IDFI considers that the new Anti-Corruption Strategy and Action Plan need to provide for creation of an independent anti-corruption agency with public trust, high degree of independence and relevant competency to investigate high-level corruption cases and to answer legitimate questions accumulated in the society.

Cruel and Ill Treatment of Animals in Georgia

Lately, the topic of cruelty against animals and the failure to take adequate measures against the actions became a subject of particular public interest in Georgia. IDFI presents the analysis of existing legislation and the state of its implementation in Georgia.

70% of Recommendations Received by Georgia from GRECO about Corruption Prevention Remain not Fully Implemented

Out of 16 Recommendations on corruption prevention, Georgia has implemented satisfactorily only five of them, three recommendations have not been implemented and eight recommendations – partly implemented.

National Assessment of Georgian Municipalities - 2019

July 2, representatives of the IDFI, Centre for Training and Consultancy (CTC) and Management Systems Development Center (MSDC)presented Evaluation of Municipalities in 2019, according to the Local Self-Government Index. Municipalities in top five spots were also awarded based on the transparency index.

Tbilisi City Court Fully Granted the Appeal of IDFI against the National Archives of Georgia

In the decision of April 4, 2019, the Tbilisi City Court fully granted the appeal of IDFI against the National Archives of Georgia. The court ordered the respondent party to disclose information on the number of applications received with the request of accessing archival documents and relevant decisions taken.

Regional Governor State Vehicles and Fuel Expenses: 2017-2018

The high number of vehicles owned by governor administrations, prevalence of expensive luxury models, and high fuel expenses demonstrate a necessity for optimization and stricter oversight mechanisms.