Georgia

Transparency for More Opportunities


Organization: Association Merkuri

Location: Zugdidi, Georgia

Year: 2016-2017

This is a campaign for improved access of vulnerable groups of citizens to information concerning social security services and their benefits. The campaign aims at increasing transparency of local governments in Zugdidi and Chkhorotsqu. Within the campaign, a survey will investigate how accessible this type of information is today and will look for suitable ways of spreading the relevant information among the citizens.

The organization will hold negotiations with local governments in rural areas, will present a recommended solution based on the results of the survey, and will promote the topic and examples of good practice from other regions of Georgia.