Source: online publication DF Watch

By DFWATCH STAFF | Dec 12, 2015

Georgia's Ministry of Economy scores lowest in openness survey
TBILISI, DFWatch-The Ministry of Economic Development is the most closed public institution in Georgia, in terms of providing public information. This is one of the findings in a new report published Friday by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI). According to Georgian legislation, public institutions have a maximum term of ten days to provide public information to an interested party.

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Source: online publication DF Watch

By DFWATCH STAFF | Dec 18, 2015

Groups find shortfalls in Georgia's attempts to live up to EU agreement
TBILISI, DFWatch-Non-governmental organizations on Friday presented a report about how Georgia is doing in fulfilling its requirements under an association agreement signed with EU in 2014.
The report outlines progress in some fields, but also problems which remain unresolved.
The report covers the period from September 1, 2014 to September 1, 2015 and deals with the court system, reforms in terms of corruption, the fight against torture and mistreatment, labor rights and children's rights.

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