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The first meeting of the group of experts working on external communication in Georgia was held on December 16 within the framework of the project "National Convention on the European Union in Georgia".

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project "National Convention on the European Union in Georgia" with financial support from SlovakAid and the Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

Within the framework of the project, on December 16, the first meeting of the group of experts working on the issue of external communications was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze. It was attended by experts and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia.

The document on the external communication issues prepared by local and Slovak experts was discussed at the meeting. Georgian expert Dimitri Tskitishvili discussed the Concept of Georgia's Foreign Communication Strategy. Slovak expert Ondrej Gazovic spoke on National Branding and Strategic Communication of the Slovak Republic. After the presentations, a discussion took place.

The meeting was moderated by Marine Narchemashvili, Director of the Press and Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, and Ivane Chkhikvadze, Open Society Georgia Foundation, European Integration Program Manager.

At the following meetings, the working group will continue to work on the concept of Georgia's external communication strategy.

17-12-2021

On December 2, The Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Georgia's Minorities: Breaking Down Barriers To Integration in Marneuli.

On December 2, The Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Georgia's Minorities: Breaking Down Barriers To Integration in Marneuli. The publication was prepared by LMF experts - Rusudan Amirejibi and Kakha Gabunia in the scope of the project Future of Georgia.

Among attendees were representatives of local NGOs and Media Organizations.

The project Future of Georgia was made possible through the financial support of Swedish and Finnish governments and in collaboration with Carnegie Europe.

2-12-2021

On November 16, Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Orthodox Church in Georgia's Changing Society at Telavi Historical Museum.

On November 16, Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Orthodox Church in Georgia's Changing Society at Telavi Historical Museum. The publication was prepared in the scope of the project Future of Georgia, by Archil Gegeshidze, executive director of Levan Mikeladze Foundation and Mikheil Mirziashvili, chairman of the board of the Center for Development and Democracy.

Among attendees were representatives of Telavi City Hall, local NGos and Telavi Historical Museum.

The project is funded by the Swedish and Finnish governments and is being implemented in collaboration with Carnegie Europe.

Please proceed to the following link to read the publication in English:

17-11-2021

Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Struggle and Sacrifice: Narratives of Georgia’s Recent History on November 9 in Batumi.

Levan Mikeladze Foundation presented the publication Struggle and Sacrifice: Narratives of Georgia’s Recent History on November 9 in Batumi. The publication was prepared in the scope of the project Future of Georgia, by the invited researcher Keti Sartania.

Among attendees were students and professors of Batumi Shota Rustaveli State University and local NGOs.

The project is funded by the Swedish and Finnish governments and is being implemented in collaboration with Carnegie Europe. The aim of the project is to provide holistic analysis of social transformation occurring in Georgian society and to foster round of discussions among public.

9-11-2021

In the framework of the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia”, on October 15 the third meeting of the energy security working group was held in the Information Centre on NATO and EU.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia”. The project is funded by SlovakAid and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

In the framework of the project, on October 15 the third meeting of the energy security working group was held in the Information Centre on NATO and EU. Field experts, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and non-governmental organizations attended the meeting. Due to the rules caused by the pandemic, a certain number of participants attended the meeting using Zoom.

At the meeting, local and Slovak experts on energy security presented policy papers. The Georgian experts discussed energy security quantitative assessment for Georgia. The Slovak expert shared information with the participants about energy security in the CEE region.

After the presentations, the participants engaged in a discussion. The entire meeting was moderated by Mr. Omar Tsereteli, Head of Energy Reforms and International Relations Department at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and Mr. Murman Margvelashvili, Director of the analytical center World Experience for Georgia (WEG) and an energy expert.

Georgian experts together with Slovak experts, they will provide recommendations to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

19-10-2021

Within the framework of the project "National Congress of the European Union in Georgia", the experts of the Foundation went on a study visit to the Slovak Republic

On the last day of the study visit, on September 10, in the framework of the study visit the Georgian experts from the Levan Mikeladze Foundation Natalia Shatirishvili, Giorgi Mukhigulishvili, and Deputy Head of Energy Reforms and International Relations Departments Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Margalita Arabidze, visited the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava (MIB) and Institute for Circular Economy.

Architects from the Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava presented projects of the city of Bratislava focused on sustainability and green solutions, and also explained the tendering processes. An expert from the Institute for Circular Economy presented the activities of the organization focused on waste minimization, educational activities, and projects of circular economy in Slovakia.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Assosiation (SFPA), is implementing the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia.” The project is funded by SlovakAid and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.

14-09-2021

Within the framework of the project "National Congress of the European Union in Georgia", the experts of the Foundation went on a study visit to the Slovak Republic

On September 8, in the framework of the study visit the Georgian experts from the Levan Mikeladze Foundation Natalia Shatirishvili, Giorgi Mukhigulishvili, and Deputy Head of Energy Reforms and International Relations Departments Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Margalita Arabidze, met with the chairman of the Regulatory Office for network industries together with directors of the Office´s units. They have presented the development of current regulation in Slovakia and the regulatory perspectives about deregulation, decarbonization, and digitalization. Ministry of Environment presented the Slovak climate change framework and its interaction with the energy framework. Representatives from the Ministry of the Environment described the Slovak climate change framework and spoke about its interaction with the energy framework.

On September 9, Georgian experts met representatives of the Slovak Association of Photovoltaic Industry and Renewables (SAPI), the Central European Energy Conference CEEC organized by SFPA, the Slovak Green Building Council (SKGBC), and the Slovak Gas and Oil Association (SPNZ). The following energy issues were discussed at the meetings: energy mix, challenges and security, regulatory framework, and green buildings.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia.” The project is funded by SlovakAid and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

9-09-2021

Within the framework of the project "National Congress of the European Union in Georgia", the experts of the Foundation went on a study visit to the Slovak Republic

On September 6, experts from the Levan Mikeladze Foundation Natalia Shatirishvili, Giorgi Mukhigulishvili, and Deputy Head of Energy Reforms and International Relations Departments Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Margalita Arabidze, went on a study visit to Bratislava, Slovakia. The study visit is carried out within the framework of the project "National Convention on the EU in Georgia."

The purpose of the trip is to familiarize them with the system of work and the experience of state bodies and institutions dealing with energy security issues.

On September 7, they visited Slovak Innovation and Energy Agency (SIEA) and met with representatives of the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic. At the end of the day, they also visited a pilot project carried out by the Building Testing and Research Institute (TSUS) to overhaul an apartment building from the 1980s in Devínská Nová Ves.

The Levan Mikeladze Foundation, in cooperation with the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (SFPA), is implementing the project “National Convention of the European Union in Georgia.” The project is funded by SlovakAid and Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

7-09-2021

THE SECOND MEETING OF A GROUP OF EXPERTS WORKING ON ENERGY SECURITY WAS HELD ON THE ZOOM PLATFORM

In the framework of the project, on August 10, the second meeting of the energy security working group on Zoom was held. Field experts, representatives of the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, and non-governmental organizations attended the meeting.

At the meeting, local and Slovak experts on energy security presented policy papers. The Georgian experts discussed Energy Security Assessment Indicators for Georgia. The Slovak expert shared with the participants' assessment indicators for the Slovak Republic and other EU member states.

After the presentations, the participants engaged in a discussion. The entire meeting was moderated by Ms. Margalita Arabidze, Deputy Head of Energy Reforms and International Relations Department at the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and Mr. Murman Margvelashvili, Director of the analytical center World Experience for Georgia (WEG) and an energy expert.

At the next meetings, experts will discuss other important issues and assess the energy security of Georgia. Also, together with Slovak experts, they will provide recommendations to the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.

10-08-2021

Within the framework of the project Future of Georgia presentation of the publication Georgia’s Minorities: Breaking Down Barriers to Integration was organized on July 28 via Zoom.

Representatives of Akhalkalaki NGOs, civil society and Armenian community attended the event.

One of the authors of the publication, Kakha Gabunia, discussed obstacles that hinder the process of integration, these are: Poor policy with regard to minorities, social-economic issues within communities and language barrier.

At the end of the discussion attendees expressed their views that will be included in the final document and presented to the respective public entities.

2-08-2021

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