Georgia

To strengthen the administrative and institutional capacities of the bodies coordinating the agricultural and rural development of Moldova and Georgia in the field of European integration, using the long-term experience and accumulated knowledge of the National Paying Agency of Lithuania.

To train Ukrainian, Georgian and Armenian media and wider public to choose reliable sources and create correct narratives, recognize and prevent disinformation.

To promote the cooperation of Ukrainian, Moldovan and Georgian fire rescue institutions, to assess the state of the countries' fire rescue and civil protection system, to identify administrative problems and to provide methodological assistance in order to improve the administrative abilities of the analogous rescue and civil protection service.

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

To strengthen the administrative and institutional capacities of the bodies coordinating the agricultural and rural development of Moldova and Georgia in the field of European integration, using the long-term experience and accumulated knowledge of the National Paying Agency of Lithuania.

Strengthening civil society and democratic institutions.

• Seminar, roundtable discussions, film screening, with a special focus on the main problem of the Kartvelians - the still strong influence of Stalinism on public thinking were organised (attended by 46 politicians, journalists, lawyers, businessmen, representatives of non-governmental organisations). Guests of honour were Nick Beresford (UN), David Hoffman (USAID), Mariusz Maszkiewicz (Poland), Heidi Grau (Switzerland).
• The history of the establishment of the Republic of Guria in 1905, the problem of migration of citizens from Georgia, the importance of the transfer of Lithuanian experience for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Georgia and for joint actions against Russian aggression were presented to the public in detail.

Strengthening civil society initiatives to combat disinformation.

Embassy project

• Training on "Media Literacy and Skills to Combat Anti-Western Disinformation" for 25 local civil society organisations and communities, including representatives of ethnic minorities (on media literacy, fact-checking skills and strategies to combat disinformation) has been organised.
• Lithuanian experts Prof. A. Balčytienė, I. Ivanauskaitė, A. Meidutė shared European experience on strengthening information resistance and preventing disinformation threats.
• Trainer sessions organised - 10 representatives of local civil society organisations and local community developed their skills (a visit to Lithuania to present best practices organised).
• Recommendations for local communities and municipalities have been developed.

To train Ukrainian, Georgian and Armenian media and wider public to choose reliable sources and create correct narratives, recognize and prevent disinformation.

To promote the cooperation of Ukrainian, Moldovan and Georgian fire rescue institutions, to assess the state of the countries' fire rescue and civil protection system, to identify administrative problems and to provide methodological assistance in order to improve the administrative abilities of the analogous rescue and civil protection service.

To increase environmental awareness by promoting the principles of sustainable development among the youth of the four municipalities of the Kvemo Kartli region - Bolnisi, Dmanisi, Gardabani and Marneuli.

Embassy project

• 36 special waste sorting bins have been installed in 16 schools, colleges, community centres and local social organisations, 150 trees have been planted in 16 schools and colleges and 77 trees in 8 community centres and local organisations.
• Civic activists and representatives of local organisations planted additional 185 trees, 75 nesting boxes were made and put up, and around 110 children were involved in 20 environmental clean-up actions.
• 5 meetings with local authorities, 40 environmental assessment visits with volunteers have been organised; 10 videos have been produced.

To promote the active participation of the youth of the Eastern Partnership countries in the local democratic and political life, labor markets, focusing mainly on disadvantaged youth. The project aims to contribute to sustainable and advanced growth, social cohesion and the reduction of inequality.

Launching events of the programme activities were held in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgia in 2022.

The project aims to create a virtual trade network by strengthening the cooperation between agricultural enterprises in the Suwalki and Georgian Racha region.

• Training in Georgia for the country's agricultural SMEs on "Common standards and quality requirements for food exports to the EU. Lithuanian good practice" was organised.
• A 4-day internship in Lithuania visiting Suvalkija region agricultural companies specialising in dairy, beekeeping, meat processing, as well as meetings with representatives of the Kaunas Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Crafts were organised.
• A virtual cooperation platform www.saklit.eu has been created (20 companies from each country), where new small businesses can register.
• A presentation of agricultural products from the Rača-Lečchumis and Kvemo Svaneti regions of Georgia was organised in Šakiai.
• A final event to present the results of the project was held at the Embassy of Georgia in Lithuania.

To share Lithuania's experience on the work with people with disabilities.

Embassy project

• Together with Nijolė Genytė Social Care Home (LT), a visit to Lithuania was organised for 6 specialists from day care centres in Georgia, followed by meetings with staff, beneficiaries and parents from day care centres in Kutaisi, Saguram, Samtredia and Terdzhola, who gained knowledge and experience from Lithuania.
• A round table discussion "A rights-based approach to social services" was organised (30 participants).

To strengthen resistance to disinformation and strategic communication capabilities, consolidating the dissemination of independent information in the EU's Eastern Partnership countries.

Project aims to create a colorful and attractive map presenting inbound and outbound tourism opportunities in the municipalities of Ninotsminda and Akhalkalaki, which are not reflected in the tourism promotion projects run by the central government, and to disseminate it together with information on service providers.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Project aims to promote integrated waste management (IWM) system in high-mountain municipalities of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region through enhancing local governments' capacity and supporting civic engagement in environmental policy-making.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Local civil society organisations and community representatives have gained a comprehensive understanding of the integrated waste management system and the corresponding policy changes.
• Capacities of local authorities to promote public participation in environmental decision-making were strengthened.
• A communication strategy for municipalities and civil society has been developed for the effective implementation of municipal waste management plans and for the fulfilment of the obligations of Georgia under the European Union Association Agreement.
• Public awareness of integrated waste management systems increased and participation of local communities in solving local environmental problems encouraged.

Project aims to provide start-up/newly established Social Enterprises (and other SMEs) in Georgia with possibility to receive complete scope of professional online business support services through establishment of a permanently operating platform of Virtual Business Incubator (VBI) incorporating strong Business Acceleration Component, to enable companies survive within current pandemic period and develop viable/profitable business operations.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Social enterprises and start-ups should be able to sustain their businesses in tough economic times and achieve their social objectives.
• A virtual shop has been set up where start-ups and young social enterprises can sell their products and thus contribute to their sustainability.

The project aims at developing internationally recognized temperature measurement capacities at around 270C in Georgia, which is important in environment, food and health areas as well as for academia in their daily work.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• The 27C temperature point used to measure ambient temperature in the food industry, science and healthcare applications installed.
• Accurate and reliable measurements of the 27C point contribute to a sustainable environment and provide reliable information for managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

To promote the active participation of the youth of the Eastern Partnership countries in the local democratic and political life, labor markets, focusing mainly on disadvantaged youth. The project aims to contribute to sustainable and advanced growth, social cohesion and the reduction of inequality.

Launching events of the programme activities were held in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Moldova and Georgia in 2022.

The project aims to create a virtual trade network by strengthening the cooperation between agricultural enterprises in the Suwalki and Georgian Racha region.

• Training in Georgia for the country's agricultural SMEs on "Common standards and quality requirements for food exports to the EU. Lithuanian good practice" was organised.
• A 4-day internship in Lithuania visiting Suvalkija region agricultural companies specialising in dairy, beekeeping, meat processing, as well as meetings with representatives of the Kaunas Chamber of Industry, Commerce and Crafts were organised.
• A virtual cooperation platform www.saklit.eu has been created (20 companies from each country), where new small businesses can register.
• A presentation of agricultural products from the Rača-Lečchumis and Kvemo Svaneti regions of Georgia was organised in Šakiai.
• A final event to present the results of the project was held at the Embassy of Georgia in Lithuania.

The project aims to promote a consensus-based approach to policy making, by sharing good Lithuanian experience and building competences of young Georgian politicians.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Influence for the public rhetoric of Georgia was made, which builds on the experience of political consensus.
• Using the Lithuanian partisan perspective, it has been demonstrated how a political crisis can be resolved in accordance with the principles of political ethics, respect for the democratic rules of the political game.

The aim of this project is to contribute to the process of consolidation of the democratic development of Georgia through conducting strategic discussions with the leaders of the political parties as well as meetings with the political parties’ youth wing representatives.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Strategic discussions with leaders and representatives of political parties and their youth groups from Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi and Telavi were organised to introduce the culture of political compromise, dialogue and negotiation in the common interests of the state.
• Lectures and meetings were organised, with particular emphasis on the principles of political compromise and political culture.

The aim of the project is to improve environmental performance in waste management and recycling in selected regions of Georgia.

• Increased capacity of municipal authorities to implement the environment-related provisions of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement and existing best practices in waste management and recycling.
• The recycling models developed for Tsageri and Lentekhi municipalities have been accepted by local municipal authorities.
• The municipal staff was trained to apply the recycling model in practice.
• Public awareness on environmental issues related to waste sorting and management/recycling was increased: school teachers, pupils and youth participated in an awareness raising training campaign.

To enhance the skills of civil society organizations in the target region to engage in international litigation and advocacy as part of a wider strategy to tackle systemic issues affecting women in their countries (e.g. sexual and gender based violence) through practical and tailored legal mentoring, legal clinics and training.

Regional project

• Two cases are identified and agreed with partners;
• Advice provided on two legal cases;
• Legal strategy developed in NG case against Georgia;
• A roundtable on self-defence in domestic violence cases was held to identify strategic litigation issues and the need for expert assistance for partner lawyers;
• New information on cases related to violence against women was collected.

To raise awareness about the Association Agreement and EU-integration among 18 Civic Education Teachers and a minimum of 720 pupils and improve their competences regarding countering disinformation and propaganda.

• 18 teachers and 1,432 pupils deepened their knowledge about EU integration, the Association Agreement, and how to expose and fight propaganda and fake news.
• 18 teachers and 36 pupils learned how to create an online campaign using videos, online newspapers, posters and videos.
• 18 schools ran online campaigns involving more than 2,250 pupils. Online newspapers, posters, infographics and videos were created.

Help the private sector to seize the opportunities presented by the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) with the European Union.

• 12 articles have been produced on clusters and the challenges they face. 7 informative videos were produced to promote the advantages that clusters experience on their way to the EU market.
• 3 recommendations were made to support cluster formation and development in furniture, agriculture, logistics and transport (recommendations on furniture and agriculture were submitted to the Prime Minister).
• A new cluster "Imeretian Vegetable Producers Cluster" was registered.
• Main problems in fisheries export and logistics discussed with representatives of the Associations. 10 articles were produced analysing the current situation, each article reaching about 1000 users.
• 3 entrepreneurs from the furniture, ICT and film clusters were trained remotely.

To promote tourism development in Khashuri municipality through sharing best Lithuanian and Georgian practices between state, local and NGO actors engaged in development of tourism sector.  Project linked twin towns Khashuri, Georgia and Radviliškis, Lithuania.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• With the help of representatives of the municipality of Radviliskis, the current situation was analysed: tourism routes and objects, the municipality's existing programmes, the region's potential, and the challenges faced by local communities.
• A strategy for the development of tourism in Chashuris is being prepared.
• A map (4000 pcs.) has been developed and printed and the strategy should serve to promote tourism activities involving the population and entrepreneurs of the municipality of Khashuri. 30 tourism information boards in Kartvelian and English have been prepared and will be placed in the Khashuri region.

The aim of the project is to provide Georgian public servants, journalists and representatives of NGOs with skills necessary to recognize components of hybrid threats such as disinformation, fake news and propaganda and to enable to counter these threats.

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Three weeks of training for 120 civil society representatives, providing theoretical knowledge and skills to identify and combat disinformation organised.
• One-day training seminars for 20 participants in four cities in Georgia (Kutaisi, Batumi, Zugdidi, Telavya) organised.
• A round table seminar was organised in Tbilisi.

Increase the resilience of Georgian civil society and non-governmental organizations to disinformation in the run-up to the Parliamentary elections of 2020

Diplomatic Mission Project

• Three Lithuanian experts presented Lithuania's experience in the fight against disinformation to civil society organisations in Georgia.
• A three-day remote training for 30 representatives of civil society in Georgia was organised, providing examples and practical methods to identify and combat disinformation in the mass media in the run-up to the elections.

Strengthen the capacity of national producers and exporters to meet international standards.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Contribute to the implementation of EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA) in Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) sector.

To raise awareness among Georgian government agencies, civil society and youth about emerging crises and their ability to respond appropriately; to strengthen the public's resilience to internal and external threats and challenges.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Promote social-economic development of women living in high mountain areas and in the regions of Georgia with compact settlements of ethnic minorities and IDPs through supporting capacity building in local governments and civil society organizations and enhancing implementation of policies affecting women’s empowerment and engagement.

Empower young people to develop entrepreneurial skills through business simulations.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Help Georgian small and medium size enterprises and their associations get practical benefits from DCFTA and become strong enough to be able to enter EU market.

Raising awareness among civil society representatives, teachers, students and socially active groups, including national minorities, about forms and channels of disinformation; developing media literacy to distinguish between fake news and propaganda.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Improve social, economic, legal situation of women in the Ozurgeti region of Georgia. During the project, women's self-esteem has been strengthened, professional skills developed and their employment opportunities have increased.

To present activities, implemented in Lithuania by civil society during elections period and to encourage Georgian CSOs to engage in ensuring transparency of elections in Georgia in 2020.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Transfer experience to the Eastern Partnership countries (Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine) in localising Sustainable Development Goals. The project will contribute to the raise of awareness and competences of local authorities and will serve as basis for further cooperation.

Regional project

Develop skills for sustainable and strategical development in Georgia’s regions through socially oriented green economy.

Diplomatic Mission Project

The project’s overall objective is to raise the awareness of the Georgian people about the opportunities offered by the Comprehensive and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), to strengthen the capacity of civil society to lead independently public awareness campaigns on the implementation of DCFTA in Georgia.

During the project activities, financed from Lithuanian Development Cooperation funds in 2019, the project results were presented in Brussels. EU decision makers have been introduced to the DCFTA implementation in Georgia and regional development.

Co-financed project “Georgia on the European Way: Creation of Effective Model for DCFTA and SME Strategy Implementation”

Highlight the need for quality education for girls as a precondition for ensuring their future social and economic well-being. Activities for girls and their teachers organized using Lithuania's experience in social emotional competences and career development.  The project was implemented in Telavi and Tianeti municipalities. Activities, such as workshops, Career Plan Competition for high school female students, winner’s visit to Lithuania, helped to develop the competences necessary for successful self-realization in career and personal life.

Raise awareness about environmental challenges, educate local population about region's biodiversity and develop volunteering, sustainable and innovative lifestyle habits in the Khashuri region.

Diplomatic Mission Project

Co-financed project “Georgia on the European Way: Creation of Effective Model for DCFTA and SME Strategy Implementation”

The project’s overall objective is to raise the awareness of the Georgian people about the opportunities offered by the Comprehensive and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA), to strengthen the capacity of civil society to lead independently public awareness campaigns on the implementation of DCFTA in Georgia.

• During the project activities, financed from Lithuanian Development Cooperation funds in 2019, the project results were presented in Brussels. EU decision makers have been introduced to the DCFTA implementation in Georgia and regional development.

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania to Georgia project