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GOVERNING FOR GROWTH (G4G) IN GEORGIA QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 31, 2018
USAID GOVERNING FOR GROWTH (G4G) IN GEORGIA
15 January 2019 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Deloitte Consulting LLP. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.
GOVERNING FOR GROWTH (G4G) IN GEORGIA QUARTERLY REPORT OCTOBER 1, 2018 – DECEMBER 31, 2018
USAID GOVERNING FOR GROWTH (G4G) IN GEORGIA CONTRACT NUMBER: AID-114-C-14-00007 DELOITTE CONSULTING LLP USAID | GEORGIA USAID CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE: PHILIP GREENE AUTHOR(S): G4G STAFF CONTRACT REPORTING: 6000 15 JANUARY 2019
DISCLAIMER: This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Deloitte Consulting LLP. The author’s views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government.
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ACRONYMS AA Association Agreement AAFA Association of Actuaries and Financial Analysts ABCO Association of Business Consulting Organizations of Georgia ACCESS Advancing CSO Capacities and Engaging Society for Sustainability ACT Analysis Consulting Team AD Analytical Department ADB Asian Development Bank ADR Alternative Dispute Resolution AEO Authorized Economic Operator AFD French Development Agency AFG Association of Freight Forwarders of Georgia AIC Fund Abkhazintercont AIF Alternative Investment Funds ALFG Association of Legal Firms of Georgia AmCham American Chamber of Commerce APMA Agricultural Project Management Agency ARI Angel Resource Institute AYEG Association of Young Economists of Georgia AYPEG Association of Young Professionals in Energy BA Business Association BAG Business Association of Georgia BAU Business as Usual BEC Business and Economic Centre BI Behavioral Insights BRIPA Business Rehabilitation and Insolvency Practitioner’s Association CAA Certified Actuarial Analyst CCAF Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance CCC Culture of Collaborative Consultations CENN Caucasus Environmental NGO Network CI Confidential Information CIPE Center for International Private Enterprise CIS Commonwealth of Independent States CIT Corporate Income Tax CIU Caucasus International University CLDP Commercial Law Development Program CMWG Capital Markets Working Group CO Contracting Officer CoI Conflict of Interest CoP Chief of Party CoR Contracting Officer’s Representative CPSR Certified Procurement System Readiness CSI Civil Society Institute CSO Civil Society Organization
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CTC Caucasus Transit Corridor CzDA Czech Development Agency DAM Day Ahead Market DANIDA Danish International Development Agency DAP Day Ahead Planning DC Defined Contribution DCFTA Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area DCMA Defense Contracting Management Agency DDL Development Data Library DEA Data Exchange Agency DEC Development Experience Clearinghouse DRM Domestic Resource Mobilization DSO Distribution System Operator DWV German Business Association EaP Eastern Partnership EBA European Business Association EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development EC European Commission ECA Eastern Europe and Central Asia EC-LEDS Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies ECS Energy Community Secretariat ED Environment and Development EDA Enterprise Development Agency EEC Energy Efficiency Center EF Environmental Flow EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EIEC Environmental Information and Education Center EMCAS Electricity Market Complex Adaptive System EMRA Turkish Energy Market Regulation Authority EnCT European Energy Community Treaty ENVSEC Environment and Security Initiative EPAC Economic Policy Advocacy Coalition EPI Economic Prosperity Initiative EPIAS Turkish Market Operator EPRC Economic Policy Research Center ESCO Electricity System Commercial Operator ETA Energy Traders Association ETD Association of Turkish Energy Traders ETM Electricity Trading Mechanism EU European Union FABLAB Fabrication Lab FABSHOP Fabrication Shop FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FCPA Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FDI Foreign Direct Investment FIZ Free Industrial Zone
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FLN Field Leadership Network FREMA Free Market Advocacy FSA Food Safety Agency FX Foreign Exchange FXBDA Foreign Exchange and Bond Dealer’s Association FXGC FX Global Code G4G Governing for Growth in Georgia GA Georgian Amelioration GAMMA Georgian Environmental Consulting Company – LLC “GAMMA” GAU Georgian American University GBA Georgian Bar Association GCCI Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry GCF Georgian Co-Investment Fund GCI Global Competitiveness Index GDP Gross Domestic Product GEA Georgian Employers Association GEDF Georgian Energy Development Fund GEL Georgian Lari GEMM Georgian Electricity Market Model GEO Georgia’sn Environmental Outlook Geostat National Statistics Office of Georgia GET German Economic Team GEW Global Entrepreneurship Week GFA Georgian Farmers Association GFSIS Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies GFXC Global FX Committee GGF Good Governance Fund GGI Good Governance Initiative GHA Georgian Hydropower Association GIA Georgian Insurance Association GIB Georgian Institute of Building GIG Georgian Industrial Group GIG Energy Georgian Investment Group Energy GII Global Innovation Index GILMD Georgia Irrigation and Land Market Development Project GIPA Georgian Institute of Public Administration GIRCA Georgian International Road Carriers Association GIS Geographic Information System GITA Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency GITOA Georgian Incoming Tour Operators Association GITR Global Information Technology Report GiZ German Society for International Cooperation GLIP Georgian Lawyers for Independent Profession GLNA Georgian Lawyer’s National Association GNARE Georgian National Association of Real Estate GNERC Georgian Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission
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GNTA Georgian National Tourism Administration GoG Government of Georgia GoGC Georgian Oil and Gas Corporation GPA Government Procurement Agreement GRDS Georgian Resource Development Service GREDA Georgian Renewable Energy Development Association GRPTS Georgian Reforms Progress Tracking System GS Gauging Station GSE Georgian State Electrosystem GSMEA Georgian Small and Medium Enterprise Association GTU Georgian Technical University GU Georgian University GWBA Georgian Women Business Association GWP Georgian Water and Power GYLA Georgian Young Lawyer’s Association HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points HEPA Hazelnut Exporters and Producers Association HICD Human Institutional Capacity Development HIPP Hydropower Investment Promotion Project HPEP Hydro Power and Energy Planning Project HPP Hydro Power Plant HRPA HumanResources Professional Association I&D Irrigation and Drainage IBEDC International Business and Economic Development Center IBSU International Black Sea University IC Investors Council ICC International Chamber of Commerce ICCA Infrastructure Construction Companies Association ICDC Institutional Capacity Development Center ICT Information and Communications Technology IDFI Institute for Development of Freedom of Information IEE Initial Environmental Examination IFC International Finance Corporation IFI International Financial Institution IFoA Institute and Faculty of Actuaries IFRS International Financial Reporting Standards IHE Institute for Higher Education ILIAUNI Ilia State University ILMD Irrigation and Land Market Development IMF International Monetary Fund INRMW Integrated Natural Resources Management in Watersheds IOH Insolvency Office Holder IOSCO International Organization of Securities Commissions IP Intellectual Property IRATF Insolvency Reform Advocacy Task Force ISET-PI International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University Policy Institute
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ISO International Organization for Standardization ISP Internet Service Provider IT Information Technology IVSC International Valuation Standards Council IVSG Independent Valuers Society of Georgia IWRM Integrated Water Resources Management JBS Judge Business School JILEP Judicial Independence and Legal Empowerment Project KfW Kreditnstalt fur Wiederaufbau KM Knowledge Management Kv Kilo Volt KWh Kilo-Watt Hours LB Lower Bound LEAP Long Range Energy Alternatives Planning LGL Let Girls Learn LLC Limited Liability Company LWG Legislative Working Group MARKAL Numerical model for country-wide economic analysis of energy-related systems MBS Mortgage Backed Securities M-CEP Market-Centered Energy Planning MCH Market Clearing House MENRP Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources Protection MEPA Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture MIA Ministry of Internal Affairs MISO Midcontinent Independent System Operator MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology MoA Ministry of Agriculture MoEA Ministry of Environment and Agriculture MoES Ministry of Education and Science MoESD Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development MoF Ministry of Finance MoFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs MoHLSA Ministry of Health, Labor and Social Affairs of Georgia MoJ Ministry of Justice MoU Memorandum of Understanding MP Market Player MRDI Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company M-TAG Media for Transparent and Accountable Governance MW Mega Watt NAD New Approach Directive NALAG National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia NAM National Agency of Mines NAPR National Agency for Public Registry NARMA National Agricultural Risk Management Agency NARUC National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
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NASP National Agency of State Property NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization NBE National Bureau of Enforcement NBG National Bank of Georgia NEA National Environmental Agency NEST National Employment Savings Trust NFA National Food Agency NGO Non-Governmental Organization NIH National Institute of Health Nord Pool Norwegian Market Operator NPLAW Nodia and Partners Law Firm NPV Net-Present Value NTB Non-Tariff Barriers NVE Norwegian Energy Regulator OECD Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development OGR Office of Global Research OSCE Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe OTA Online Travel Agents OTC Over the Counter PCA Post Clearance Audit PM Prime Minister PMCG Policy Management Consulting Group PMP Performance Monitoring Plan PPA Power Purchase Agreement PPD Public-Private Dialogue PR Public Relations PSC Public Service Commission PSDA Public Service Development Agency PX Power Exchange Q&A Question and Answer REC Regional Environmental Center for Caucasus RFA Request for Applications RIA Regulatory Impact Assessment RRM Revenue Requirement Model RS Revenue Service SAIDI System On Average Interruption Duration Index SAIFI System Average Interruption Frequency Index SARAS Service for Accounting, Reporting and Auditing Supervision SDA Public Service Development Agency SDG Sustainable Development Goals SDSU San Diego State University SEI Stockholm Environment Institute SES Senior Expert Service SHPP Small Hydropower Plant SIDA Swedish International Development Agency SME Small and Medium Enterprise
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SoA Society of Actuaries SoW Scope of Work SP Service Provider SPA State Procurement Agency SPCP State Procurement Certificate Program SPS Sanitary and Phytosanitary SPV Special Purpose Vehicle STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics SWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats TACSA Technical and Construction Supervision Agency TADAT Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool TAG Trade Advisory Group TAKAS Turkish Settlement and Clearing Bank TAXGIP Tax Administrators e-Xchange of Global Innovative Practices TBT Technical Barriers to Trade TECR Threshold Environmental Checklist Review TEIAS Turkish Transmission System Operator TEU Twenty Foot Container Equivalent Unit TFS Trade Facilitation System TI Transparency International ToT Training of Trainers TPU Tax Payer’s Union TRWG Tariff and Regulation Working Group TSO Transmission System Operator TSU Tbilisi State University TWh Terra-Watt Hours TYNDP Ten Year Network Development Plan UB Upper Bound UCITS Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities UK United Kingdom UNDP United Nations Development Program UNDP-GEF UNDP Global Environmental Finance UNECE United Nations Economic Commission for Europe UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNESCO-IHE UNESCO Institute for Higher Education USAID United States Agency for International Development USD US Dollar USDA United States Department of Agriculture USFS United States Forest Service USG United States Government USoA Uniform System of Accounts USPTO US Patent and Trademark Organization UST US Treasury USTA United States Trade Administration USTR United States Trade Representative VAT Value Added Tax
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VEPDC Valuers and Experts Professional Designation Center VET Vocational Education and Training VOLL Value of Loss Load VPO Valuers Professional Association WASP Wien Automatic System Planning Package WB World Bank WBCG Women Business Council in Georgia WB-ILMD World Bank Irrigation and Land Market Development WCO World Customs Organization WEAP Water Evaluation and Planning WEG World Experience for Georgia WFD Water Framework Directive WG Working Group WMO World Meteorological Organization WP Work Plan WRM Water Resource Management WRML Water Resource Management Law WTO World Trade Organization
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...... 13
2. SUMMARY ...... 13
3. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD ...... 14
4. PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES BY REFORM ...... 18 4.1 OVERALL INSTITUTIONALIZED FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION ...... 18 4.1.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 18 4.1.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 21 4.1.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 21 4.2 ENERGY STRATEGY REFORM ...... 22 4.2.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 22 4.2.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 22 4.2.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 22 4.3 ELECTRICITY TRADING MECHANISM REFORM ...... 22 4.3.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 22 4.3.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 24 4.3.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 24 4.4 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REFORM ...... 25 4.4.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 25 4.4.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 26 4.4.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 26 4.5 TAX ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION REFORM ...... 26 4.5.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 26 4.5.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 27 4.5.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 28 4.6 CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT REFORM ...... 28 4.6.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 28 4.6.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 28 4.6.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 28 4.7 TRADE FACILITATION/TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS REFORM ...... 28 4.7.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 28 4.7.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 29 4.7.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 29 4.8 BANKRUPTCY AND LIQUIDATION REFORM ...... 29 4.8.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 29 4.8.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 30 4.8.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 30 4.9 STATE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM ...... 30
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4.9.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 30 4.9.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 30 4.9.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 31 4.10 PENSION REFORM ...... 31 4.10.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 31 4.10.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 31 4.10.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 31 4.11 CAPITAL MARKETS REFORM ...... 32 4.11.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 32 4.11.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 33 4.11.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 33 4.12 CROP INSURANCE REFORM ...... 33 4.12.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 33 4.12.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 33 4.12.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 33 4.13 INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY ...... 34 4.13.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 34 4.13.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 35 4.13.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 35 4.14 MINING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK ...... 35 4.14.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN ...... 35 4.14.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED ...... 36 4.14.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS ...... 36
5. WORK PLAN OUTPUT TABLE ...... 37 APPENDIX A: PMP INDICATOR RESULTS ...... 51 APPENDIX B: DONOR COORDINATION MATRIX ...... 60 APPENDIX C: UTILIZATION OF USG PERSONNEL AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DONOR-FUNDED PROJECTS ...... 70 APPENDIX D: UTILIZATION OF INTERNS ...... 73 APPENDIX E: G4G ADVISORS UTILIZED IN GOG INSTITUTIONS ...... 74 APPENDIX F: UTILIZATION OF PRIVATE SECTOR AND CSOS ...... 75 APPENDIX G: SUMMARY OF GRANT ACTIVITIES ...... 82 APPENDIX H: UTILIZATION OF EXPERTS FOR COST SAVINGS ...... 89 APPENDIX I: G4G ORGANIZATIONAL CHART ...... 92 APPENDIX J: GANT CHART ...... 93
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1. INTRODUCTION Governing for Growth (G4G) in Georgia is a five-year, $19.3 million US dollar (USD) United States Agency for International Development (USAID) project that supports the Government of Georgia (GoG) as it creates an improved business enabling environment in which legal and regulatory reforms are fairly and transparently conceived, implemented and enforced through consultative dialogue. G4G aims to enhance governance in select business enabling areas, including: Tax and customs administration; Electricity trading policy, including cross-border trading; Innovation; Trade facilitation; Other reform areas as identified during implementation of the project. The G4G approach supports the effective formulation of the government policies necessary to drive economic development through the promotion of constructive public-private dialogue (PPD). This requires strengthening of the government institutional capacity to develop, implement, and enforce reforms, and strengthening the capacity of private sector and civil society actors to effectively engage the government on the development, implementation, and enforcement of reforms. G4G is implemented through four main components: 1. Support inclusive PPD; 2. Strengthen GoG capacity to develop, implement and enforce reforms; 3. Improve governance of energy trading policy, including cross-border electricity trading; 4. Strengthen the capacity of private sector and civil society actors to advocate for reforms. This report documents the results and progress made by G4G during project Year 5, Quarter 1 (from October 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018). Within each reform area, activities are organized by component. This structure permits a view of activities focused on a given reform area, seen in the context of a project-wide effort. 2. SUMMARY During Year 5, Quarter 1, G4G completed several milestones, including: launching the State Procurement Certification Program (SPCP); completing the second Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) exam under the actuary training program; launching the Business Rehabilitation and Insolvency Practitioner’s Association (BRIPA) and the Treasuries Association; launching the Electricity Trading Mechanism (ETM) Traders Educational Program; assisting the GoG in outreach activities for the new pension system to be activated on January 1, 2019; and completing documents to support finalization of the Innovation Strategy 2025 and Action Plan. At the close of Quarter 1, G4G cumulatively (since project inception) has: Leveraged approximately $751,111 USD of cost-share; Completed 159 technical deliverables; Hosted 167 PPD events with over 7,475 attendees; Conducted 176 training events with over 5,035 participants (2,787 females and 2,248 males); Issued 15 newsletters; Employed 112 Georgian youth interns; Conducted outreach to over 72 other donor-funded projects; Awarded 61 grants;
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The total amount of grant awards is $2,499,379 USD, with $348,111 USD in cost-share leveraged. 3. PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD G4G’s Year 5, Quarter 1 timeline covered the period from October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018. Key events and milestones related to the project’s areas of work during the reporting period are described below: Georgia’s World Bank (WB) Doing Business Indicators improve.
2018 2019
4 Starting a Business 2 29 Dealing with Construction Permits 27 22 Paying Taxes 16 62 Trading Across Borders 43 9 Doing Business 6
Georgia significantly improved its position in the WB Doing Business 2019 report, coming in at 6th place out of 190 countries. Previously, Georgia was ranked at 9th place. Areas still exist where further improvements are required, such as resolving insolvency, trading across borders, and getting electricity. G4G has been supporting the GoG in implementing developing business enabling policy reforms.
Business Rehabilitation and Insolvency Practitioners Association established. On November 2, the official launch ceremony for BRIPA was conducted. Welcome speeches were delivered by the Head of BRIPA, First Deputy Minister of Justice, Acting Mission Director of USAID, Program Manager of the EU Delegation to Georgia, and Program Director of GiZ. All speakers underlined the importance of the Association as the one of the key parts of the ongoing Insolvency Reform. After the speeches, the founding member of BRIPA discussed the future plans of the Association, followed by the founding ceremony of the BRIPA. Under G4G’s "Insolvency Office Holder’s (IOH) Capacity Development" grant program, 20 Georgian insolvency practitioners enhanced their knowledge in insolvency administration best practices. This group of professionals has become the key advocates for Insolvency Reform and contributed to the drafting of the new Law on Insolvency. In order to further empower insolvency professionals and promote a functional insolvency system, the group decided to establish BRIPA. G4G has been one of the main driving forces in the establishment of BRIPA and will further assist the Association through technical support and capacity development.
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G4G-supported FX and Bond Dealers Association (Treasuries Association) founded. On November 20, the Treasuries Association of Georgia was founded by all major financial institutions and represents a fixed-income and foreign exchange (FX) marketplace organized according to the international standards. The Treasuries Association is a trade association that creates a transparent FX platform for enabling low-risk capital migration, which is extremely critical for attracting foreign investments. The Association also will help to strengthen the companies and investors who depend on access to market liquidity and raising capital. G4G has been providing the Association with consultancy for capacity building and implementation of the Foreign Exchange Global Code.
Nineteen pass Second Level Certified Actuarial Analyst Examination. Sixty-eight percent of the students in G4G’s CAA training program passed the exam against CAA Global’s historical average of 25%. The third exam, and final sponsored by G4G, will be taken in spring of 2019. The CAA is an internationally acknowledged technical and professional qualification offered by CAA Global, a joint venture of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), based in the United Kingdom, and the Society of Actuaries (SoA), based in the United States. CAA designation shows that one has proven technical and professional skills necessary for a rewarding career in financial services. It gives a significant edge in the job market, as well as the skills to add value.
Minister of Justice discusses Insolvency Law with stakeholders. On December 14, with G4G support and in collaboration with European Business Association (EBA), the draft Insolvency Law was introduced to Economic Policy Advocacy Coalition (EPAC) members and other interested businesses. The Minister of Justice, Tea Tsulukiani, led the discussions, highlighting the importance of the reform and dialogue with the private sector. Different speakers from private and public institutions and donor organizations presented topics and moderated discussions on: Norms encouraging rehabilitation; hindering factors in the development of the insolvency process; encouraging provisions for companies with financial difficulties to file for insolvency in a timely manner; and development of the insolvency practitioners’ profession in Georgia. The draft Law is expected to be submitted to the Parliament during the Spring Session.
Stakeholders and Members of the Parliament discuss the draft Law on Energy. On October 23, under the "Strengthening PPD Platform at the Parliament" grant activity, Business and Economic Centre (BEC) in coordination with the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Parliamentary Committee and the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development (MoESD) organized a PPD on the Georgian Law on Energy. Roman Kakulia, Chair of the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, and Veronica Lee, Director of Economic Growth
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Office of USAID, opened the event. Giorgi Chikovani, Director of the Georgian Energy Development Fund (GEDF), informed Members of the Parliament on the upcoming legislative changes and presented the outline of the Law. Irina Milorava, Chair of the Georgian National Energy Regulatory Commission (GNERC), commented on the anticipated transformations in the energy sector. Members of the Parliament, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders participated in a discussion with a question and answer session. The draft Law is under development and will be submitted to Parliament during the spring session.
Donors weigh in on Pension Reform. On November 8, Nato Beruashvili, G4G Chief of Party spoke at the International Conference: “Benefits of the Pension Reform in Georgia - Insights from France,” organized by French Development Agency (AFD). The conference aimed at discussing the progress of the reform implementation and sharing the French experience reforming the pension system. The speakers of the event included Ivane Matchavariani, Minister of Finance of Georgia, David Sergeenko, Minister of Health, Labor, and Social Affairs, and Marisol Touraine, Former French Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Women’s rights. Levan Surguladze, Director of the Pension Agency, presented the status of the agency formation. The WB, G4G, and AFD representatives talked about their support to the reform.
Electricity Trading Mechanism Traders Educational Program launched. On November 16, in the framework of the “ETM Educational Program Phase I” grant program, the International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University-Policy Institute (ISET-PI) officially launched the Electricity Trading trainings. Out of 27 submitted applications, 19 participants were selected, including representatives of the key stakeholders in the energy sector: GNERC, Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE), Energo-Pro, Georgian Industrial Group (GIG), and others. On December 14, ISET-PI conducted the final exam. Eleven participants that scored 50 or higher on the exam will be certified for successful completion of the program.
Six women entrepreneurs from the Imereti region received grants for business development. In December 2018, six women participants of G4G’s “Empowering Women for Regional Economic Growth” grant program from Kutaisi, Tkibuli, Baghdati, Zestaponi and Samtredia received funding from Enterprise Georgia to expand their businesses. Another eight G4G beneficiaries who applied to Georgian Farmers Association’s grants competition - Women Economic Empowerment” in September 2018, were selected for the second stage of the competition. The project aimed to select 50 women entrepreneurs from western Georgia in total, who will undergo two-year intensive training program. Upon completion of the special training course, 25 women will be awarded funds for their business development.
Multimedia Contest - an innovative method to promote reforms. USAID G4G conducted a multimedia contest to increase public awareness and participation in the reform making process. The contest included two nominations - photo and video/multimedia story on five reform areas covered by G4G’s activities. These reforms included: Energy; innovation and start-ups; construction regulations; pension system; and water resources. The contest significantly raised awareness on reforms particularly among young people and increased G4G’s outreach through its Facebook page. The authors of the best photos and videos were awarded with training courses in Social Media Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, and Digital Product Making in order to better equip them with new media tools for effective outreach in the future. An exhibition of the photos and multimedia stories of the contestants was held at the award ceremony organized on November 16. The event was attended by the contest participants and G4G stakeholders from the government and civil society.
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Representatives of USAID, G4G, and its partners spoke about reform developments and USAID G4G’s support in relevant areas.
“Kick Challenge” revealed another promising startup. G4G in cooperation with the Reserve Fund of the President of Georgia organized the innovative startup competition, “Kick Challenge”- a national competition that supports the winner in organizing a global crowdfunding campaign. The competition aims to promote innovative startup development in Georgia, to identify the most promising, innovative entrepreneurs, and startup ideas across the country. Ten startup ideas out of 25 were selected to participate in the competition. The shortlisted startups were mentored on pitching techniques, business modeling, technological innovations, crowdfunding platform campaigns, international marketing and development of global campaigns. The final competition of “Kick Challenge” was held on December 12, at Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA). On the demo day, all selected startups pitched their business ideas in front of Georgian and international jury members. The competition was won by “GGM BOARDGAMES,” startup producing card and board games. The company presented an educational board game based on a mythological theme. “GGM BOARDGAMES” will be supported by GITA and donor organizations to introduce their product to the global crowdfunding market.
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4. PROGRESS OF ACTIVITIES BY REFORM 4.1 OVERALL INSTITUTIONALIZED FRAMEWORK FOR PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Sustainable institutionalized dialogue platform to improve the quality of all legislations; REFORM OBJECTIVE emergence of a Culture of Collaborative Consultation (CCC).
4.1.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN
SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE Support National PPD platform. In order to facilitate the adoption of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA) New Approach legislation, G4G issued the grant “DCFTA Policy Papers on New Approach Directives (NADs).” The objective of the grant program is to identify and assess impacts to be expected in Georgia due to approximation of Georgian technical regulations and develop two impact assessment policy papers on the EU NADs (so called Low Voltage Directive and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) and deliver a workshop on EU standards in relevant areas for Georgian stakeholders. The Methodology and Action Plan were developed and initial meetings were held with key stakeholders such as the MoESD, Technical and Construction Supervision Agency (TACSA) and Georgian Communication Regulation Agency. PMO completed surveying businesses that will be affected by approximation of the above mentioned NADs and conducted interviews with GoG officials on NADs. As part of G4G grant program "Strengthening PPD Platform at the Parliament," G4G and BEC organized PPDs on the Georgian Law on Energy and the draft Law on E-commerce. For further information, refer to sections 5.2.1 and 5.13.1, “Support Public-Private Dialogue.” G4G continues to use innovative methods in order to promote reforms. G4G completed a multimedia contest to increase public awareness and participation in the reform making process. The contest included two nominations - photo and video/multimedia story on five reform areas covered by G4G’s activities. These reforms included: Energy; innovation and start-ups; construction regulations; pension system; and water resource management. The contest was followed by an exhibition of the photos and multimedia stories of the contestants award ceremony. As a result, the contest significantly raised awareness on reforms particularly among young people and increased G4G’s outreach through its Facebook page. The authors of the best photos and videos were awarded with training courses in Social Media Management, Integrated Marketing Communications, Graphic Design, and Digital Product Making, in order to better equip them with new media tools for effective outreach in the future. During Quarter 1, G4G organized PPDs including: PPD on the Draft Customs Code, PPD on the Draft Law of Georgia on Energy, PPD on the Law on E-Commerce, effective RIA implementation and institutional framework for sustainable law-making, EPAC meetings on the importance of transportation system development in Georgia, tourism, and the new Labor Law. Also, informational meetings were held with media, CSOs and local Government representatives on Pension Reform in the regions (Gori, Kutaisi, Batumi, Rustavi, Telavi, and Zugdidi), and informational meetings with businesses on advocacy and tax in the regions (Zugdidi, Batumi, and Kutaisi). Additional information on PPD is covered in the reform related sections of this report. Engage Media in the National PPD. G4G continued strengthening media representatives through various trainings, workshops, and information sessions. An offsite media tour on Water Resources Management in Borjomi with 20 journalists was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture of Georgia (MEPA). The tour included a presentation of the draft Water Resources Management Law and discussion on the need to reform the current water legislation and water resources management system. Journalists learned about the draft Water Resources Management Law, which introduces the river basin approach to water resources management, permitting and licensing for water use and discharge, and clarifies the roles of the different agencies involved in the management of water resources. A National Environment Agency (NEA) representative discussed the hydro-monitoring system of Georgia. An ISET-PI expert presented the RIA on the Draft Water Resources Management Law. During the tour, NEA
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representatives took water samples from the Mtkvari River (near the Akhaldaba village) for river water quality monitoring and demonstrated the methodology to the journalists. As part of the G4G activity “Awareness Campaign on New Pension Savings System,” G4G organized a media tour in close collaboration with the Pension Agency for 20 journalists. The main objective of the event was to present the goal of the Pension Law which will provide the citizens of Georgia with the opportunity to create savings in proportion to compensation earned during employment and in preparation for retirement. Pension Agency representatives discussed the features and benefits of the new system. Engage Youth in the National PPD. G4G in cooperation with the Academy of the MoF completed the third cycle of the Georgia’s EU Integration training program for youth. The program guided 30 participants through the EU-Georgia AA, specific chapters of the DCFTA document, as well as the reforms initiated by the GoG to comply with the agreement. According to the pre and post-tests, 94% of the participants significantly improved their knowledge. For the final session, all participants conducted research and delivered presentations in groups. G4G will offer its internship program to the top three participants. In October and December 2018, G4G team participated in two job fairs organized by Free University of Tbilisi and Georgian University for Public Affairs (GIPA). During the events, G4G presented career development opportunities, introduced its youth programs, including the G4G internship program, the Georgia’s EU Integration course, and “Q&A Sessions on Economic Reforms.” Approximately 200 students were interviewed during the events. Engage Women in the National PPD. During October 8-12, G4G in collaboration with the Academy of the MoF organized the third cycle of training sessions for women entrepreneurs. The four-day trainings helped women involved in SMEs to learn more about accounting and financial reporting, crisis and reputation management, working capital management, business plan preparation, and investment strategies. The program engaged 77 women in total. Reform Progress Tracking System (ReforMeter). Under the Reform Progress Tracking System (Reformeter), ISET-PI evaluated the Agriculture Reform implementation progress. According to the government survey, the reform implementation was completed by 82.46%, compared to the previous year’s evaluation at 74.9%. The stakeholders evaluated the reform implementation with an overall score of 5.83, increasing from 5.66. ISET- PI also evaluated the Vocational Education and Training Reform implementation process. According to the evaluation, the reform implementation was completed by 70%, representing an increase of 17.9% compared to the previous evaluation. This reform was scored at 6.5 by stakeholders, decreasing from 7.37. The stakeholders’ score is based on their perception of the reform’s progress. During Quarter 1, G4G issued a follow-up grant to ISET-PI in order to strengthen the sustainability of the Refometer project to refine the methodology, conduct regional training sessions, and increase awareness on the PPD Quality Tracking System. PPD Quality Tracking System. During Quarter 1, a new grant was issued to the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) to refine the methodology, conduct regional training sessions, and increase awareness on the PPD Quality Tracking System.
GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Support National PPD Platform. For further information, refer to section 5.1.1 “SUPPORT PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE.” Support National RIA Framework. G4G continues to build the GoG’s and CSOs’ capacity on the RIA implementation methodology. G4G in cooperation with GiZ program “Legal Approximation towards European Standards in the South Caucasus” and USAID “Good Governance Initiative (GGI)” organized a workshop for civil servants – “Effective RIA Implementation and Institutional Framework for Sustainable Law-Making.” The workshop was attended by representatives from the Government’s Administration, MoESD, MEPA, Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure (MRDI), Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Parliament of Georgia, Business Ombudsmen’s Office, and Local Self-Governance Authority’s representatives. The workshop was a continuation of a series of RIA trainings, as the participants have already built some capacity in RIA implementation methodology. The diverse agenda of the workshop gave the participants the opportunity to present and discuss several pilot “light” RIAs implemented by civil servants, discuss the prospects of RIA institutionalization, learn about the Armenian experience related to RIA institutionalization, and learn the methodology of ex-post RIA implementation not covered by previous RIA workshops.
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Support GoG Implementation of SME Tests. G4G organized a workshop for the civil servants on the SMEs' Test implementation. The workshop was attended by representatives from the MoESD, Ministry of Finance (MoF), Parliament, Business Ombudsman's Office, and Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA). The workshop, led by G4G RIA expert, Roman Ladus, covered: Vulnerability of SMEs from various policy interventions; international practices of the SMEs' Test implementation; assessing policy impacts on SMEs; and development of appropriate mitigation measures for SMEs. G4G is also preparing the Guideline on SMEs' Test Implementation for Business Regulations that will include practical recommendations on the SMEs' Test implementation for civil servants. G4G continues advocating for RIA Institutionalization Reform. The GoG plans to send the legal amendments on RIA Institutionalization to the Parliament in February 2019. Incorporate Consultative Process into Policy Making. As part of G4G’s "Recommendations to Design a System on GoG Performance Improvement" activity, G4G consultant, Anna Draganova, assessed the monitoring and evaluation system of the PPD process and the GoG’s responsiveness to outside monitoring instruments such as ReforMeter and the PPD Quality Tracking System. Draganova developed an interview guide and held interviews with GoG and private sector stakeholders. By the end of her visit, Draganova delivered a workshop to present her findings and recommendations how to improve the GoG’s performance to respond to the outside assessments by CSOs. Building Code Assistance. During Quarter 1, the Building Code trainers conducted two five-day sessions for the Department of Supervision’s staff on the Georgian Government Decree №41, Technical Regulation on Approval – “Building Safety Rules.” In total, 14 participants have been trained. Since 2011, the GoG with USAID support has been working on Building Regulation Reform to replace the outdated Soviet construction standards with modern rules and standards. Non-Structural Building Code was officially adopted on January 28, 2016, by GoG Resolution N41 on Technical Regulation on Safety Rules of Buildings. The new rules came into force in January 2017. In 2016, G4G implemented a program to build capacity of central and local government officials responsible for issuing permits for construction and conducting inspections, as well as professionals employed in the construction industry to understand and effectively apply Non-Structural Building Code. In total, 34 training sessions were delivered to over 300 public and private sector representatives. Blockchain Integration. During Quarter 1, G4G’s blockchain experts conducted blockchain lab sessions, established a joint blockchain advisory group, designed the pilot on the ETM settlement mechanism, and progressed on the white paper. For further information, refer to sections 5.3 and 5.9, “Electricity Trading Mechanism Reform” and “State Procurement System.” On December 7, a workshop was conducted on general public sector blockchain application to build the capacity of public sector stakeholders to host future blockchain labs and empower them to identify potential blockchain use cases. Project managers and heads of the IT department from the National Agency of Public Registry (NAPR), MoF, Revenue Service (RS), and State Procurement Agency (SPA) attended the session. G4G’s blockchain experts walked them through the different use cases and demonstrated the “Clear Chain” project developed by Deloitte. During the workshop, participants discussed topics related to technical details of blockchain technology and its architecture. Tourism Law Concept. G4G international tourism development and policy expert, John James Downes, commenced the assignment “Providing a Detailed Concept on the Tourism Law,” as a response to the request of Nino Tsilosani, member of the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee of the Parliament. On December 17-20, Downes held 10 focus group meetings with relevant tourism sector representatives. Focus groups were divided by the following topics: Accommodations, tourist guides, instructors (extreme tourism), transportation, tour operators/tour agencies/online travel agents (OTAs) (inbound and outbound), associations, tourism zones and tourism administrative districts, incentives, taxation, and insurance. Participants had an opportunity to state problematic issues in their specific area of activity and discuss potential solutions to be addressed in the Concept. The mission was carried out in close collaboration with GNTA. On December 20, a final meeting was conducted with GNTA leadership and Members of the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Committee of the Parliament. Participants agreed on the specifics to be covered by the Concept, including timeline and schedule for the document’s development. The draft report and initial findings are planned to be submitted in mid-February. G4G will also support a RIA on tourism implementation on several issues to be further considered in the Concept.
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PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING Associations and EPAC Activities. In November, G4G in collaboration with EPAC member Free Market Advocacy (FREMA) organized a workshop on advocacy, communications and cross-cultural negotiations. Internationally recognized German business consultant, Marc Shclossarek, delivered a seminar about early communication as the most important step in conflict management. In addition, aspects of effective advocacy were presented followed by a question and answer session. Over 50 EPAC members attended the workshop. G4G in collaboration with EPAC member EBA organized a meeting on the importance of the transportation system for tourism development in Georgia. The event was moderated by David Lee, CEO of EBA. The former Head of the GNTA, George Chogovadze, discussed the problems and opportunities of the tourism sector in Georgia. Transportation systems and logistics were identified as major challenges of the sector. The Deputy Head of the EU Delegation to Georgia, Carlo Natale, discussed the potential of Georgia’s tourism sector development. More than 50 participants from EPAC and the tourism sector participated in the event. In Year 5, G4G is supporting development of a tourism law concept as well as a tourism alliance to support the sector’s development. EPAC will continue cooperation with GNTA on tourism sector development. In November, EPAC discussed new labor safety requirements. G4G facilitated the discussion that was initiated by EBA. The Head of Labor Inspection Department, Beka Peradze, delivered a presentation about the new Labor Law and talked about the requirements and obligations under the new regulation. He also discussed the main challenges and effects of the Law among private sector representatives. In addition, Georgian business representatives such as GPI shared successful cases of labor standards. EPAC members had an opportunity to discuss the challenging issues of the new Law. Approximately 40 participants from the private sector and civil society attended the discussion. In November, EPAC facilitated on of the independently organized round table on Competition Policy and the Pharmaceutical Sector in Georgia. The meeting was attended by Nodar Khaduri, Chairman of the Georgian Competition Agency, Irakli Lekvinadze, Business Ombudsman, Office of the Public Defender of Georgia, Committee on Health Care and Social Issues of the Parliament of Georgia, the Romanian Competition Council, EPAC members, and the private sector. On December 14, with G4G support and in collaboration with EBA, the draft Insolvency Law was introduced to EPAC members and other interested businesses. The Minister of Justice, Tea Tsulukiani, led the discussions, highlighting the importance of the reform and dialogue with the private sector. For further information, refer to section 3, “Project Highlights.” 4.1.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED Donors intensively develop and implement activities aiming at increasing the GoG’s capacity in RIA implementation. In order to exclude possible overlaps and effectively utilize the donor resources, it became very important to have regular donor coordination meetings where G4G plays an important role. PPD and focus group meetings showcased the number of priority issues in the tourism sector that should be resolved. EPAC has evolved into an effective platform for constructive dialogue between the GoG, civil society, and the private sector on economic reforms. This was achieved by using a consistent and effective approach to conducting consultations. EPAC invites target stakeholders and tailors the agenda based on the needs of stakeholders to ensure the discussions are constructive and result-oriented. 4.1.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Changes in the GoG and significant delays of the reforms remain as the main challenge for G4G when it comes to implementation of various reforms in a timely manner. The GoG has not submitted the draft Laws on Energy Policy, Water Resource Management and E-commerce to the Parliament. The G4G assessment revealed that the majority of GoG representatives are aware about PPD monitoring instruments but do not use the information to improve their performance. Additional actions to properly utilize monitoring instruments aimed at strengthening PPD and a collaborative policy-making process must be implemented. In response, G4G developed recommendations that will assist the GoG to follow good practices and track progress.
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Even though the GoG foresees the importance of the RIA Institutionalization Reform and drafted the corresponding legal amendments, the Government’s Administration is still slow in the reform’s implementation. Despite the GoG’s latest commitment to submit the draft law to Parliament in February, a clear plan is still lacking to adopt the RIA system throughout the entire GoG.
4.2 ENERGY STRATEGY REFORM
Coherent strategy that leads to the effective, economically justifiable and sustainable energy REFORM OBJECTIVE production, delivery and consumption consistent with environmental requirements.
4.2.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE On October 19, as part of the “Strengthening PPD Platform at the Parliament” grant program, BEC organized a workshop on the draft Law on Energy. The workshop was attended by GoG, energy sector state owned companies, private sector, and CSO representatives. The stakeholders discussed particular aspects of legislation and prepared the agenda for the PPD at Parliament held on October 23 where Giorgi Chikovani, Director of the GEDF, informed Members of the Parliament on the upcoming legislative changes and presented the outline of the Law. Irina Milorava, Chair of GNERC, commented on the anticipated transformations in the energy sector. Members of the Parliament, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders participated in a discussion with a question and answer session. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
4.2.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED The workshop and the PPD on the new Law on Energy demonstrated stakeholders’ willingness and readiness to be engaged in the policy-making process. However, the stakeholders at the PPD were not given the draft Law for review in advance. Therefore the participants could not provide in-depth feedback to the GoG.
4.2.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The GoG seems overwhelmed in facing tight deadlines and a large volume of work associated with the planned reforms in connection with the protocol concerning Georgia’s accession to the Energy Community Treaty. This issue is primarily due to the lack of adequate human capacity and the lack of an institutionalized system that integrates the processes of data gathering, analysis, and planning into decision-making processes, further compounded by a lack of a comprehensive energy strategy, coordination, and constructive collaboration among various government entities. Frequent changes of ministers, deputy ministers and other key staff responsible for the energy sector within the MoESD complicate the issue further as such changes often lead to drastic shifts in approaches to the reform-making process.
4.3 ELECTRICITY TRADING MECHANISM REFORM
Effective ETM to enable Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) necessary for development of small REFORM OBJECTIVE and medium hydropower plants which are vital for clean and low cost energy for Georgia.
4.3.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
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GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Capacity Development on ETM. G4G held multiple meetings with GSE to initiate the parallel market software installation and testing process. GSE created a cyber security evaluation commission that will evaluate the software for cyber security risks before moving ahead with installation. It was decided that the software will run in a test mode (no direct access by market players) for one to two weeks, to fix all possible bugs and ensure proper functionality. At the same time, G4G and GRDS, the subcontractor on parallel market software development, modified the contract to include technical and analytical support through May 2019. Following the changes at the MoESD, where Deputy Minister Giorgi Chikovani was replaced by Natia Turnava, and changes at the management at GSE, GSE Head Sulkhan Zumburidze was replaced by David Tvalabeishvili, G4G encountered delays in the software installation process. To move the process along, on November 9, G4G together with USAID and subcontractor GRDS held a meeting with Turnava. G4G delivered a presentation on the parallel market software highlighting its flexible functionalities and stressing the importance of starting the software installation and simulation process as soon as possible. Turnava showed great interest in the software and suggested that G4G hold a similar meeting with Electricity System Commercial Operator (ESCO). At the meeting, G4G also stressed the importance for GoG entities to provide candidates for training on the software utilization. Following Turnava’s request, on November 21, G4G and its subcontractor GRDS met with ESCO to present details on the parallel market software and discuss possible options for software installation and operation. ESCO expressed great interest and readiness to be engaged in the process. G4G held follow-up meetings with GSE and Deputy Minister Turnava, to push for decision on where the software should be installed. It was decided that GSE would host the software. Following this decision, G4G developed a detailed plan for the parallel market software installation, testing, training and operation and shared it with GSE for their comments. On December 13, G4G attended a meeting at GSE among Nord Pool, Blueberries, and USAID Energy Program. The main topic of discussion was the parallel market software and its role as a simulation tool before market opening. The parties discussed a tentative timeline for software installation, testing, and operation. In December, GoG developed ETM market model to be submitted for GoG’s approval in January. This model will be tested using the Parallel Market Software. The Parallel Market Software simulation results will inform the final design of the market model. ETM Customs Related Procedures. G4G continues to work with GSE and the RS on setting up a study- tour to Poland to continue exploring possibilities in aligning ETM related customs procedures with international best practices. G4G assisted the RS in drafting a letter to their Polish counterparts to ensure that all topics of interest for both parties, GSE and the RS, are covered during the study tour. G4G continued to facilitate conversation between GSE and Customs Administration and according to the latest developments, Customs plans to exempt all electricity imports and exports from VAT. This will ease the process of modifying customs procedures to recognize net metering. Blockchain Technology in the Energy Sector. On December 6 and 7, G4G conducted workshops on blockchain deployment opportunities in Georgia. The December 6 workshop hosted by G4G was designed specifically for power sector stakeholders for them to agree upon the potential use case for blockchain application. Power sector stakeholders including the MoESD, GNERC, GSE , ESCO, Georgian Renewable Energy Development Association (GREDA), and Telasi representatives attended. G4G blockchain experts helped companies to identify the main points of the Georgian power market and suggested potential solutions blockchain technology can offer. By the end of the workshop, all the stakeholders agreed on creating a joint advisory group and planned upcoming meetings regularly on a monthly basis to discuss next steps and progress. To follow up on the workshop, on December 19, G4G met with the Deputy Director of GNERC, Nikoloz Sumbadze, to discuss utilization of blockchain technology in the energy sector. Parties discussed the progress of the prototype development and regulator’s role in this process. Sumbadze emphasized the importance of blockchain technology for the settlement process in the new power market. A new opportunity has been identified within GNERC to explore blockchain capabilities further for reporting purposes. As the current reporting system poses technical challenges for the regulator, blockchain technology could be seen
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as a solution. At the end, parties agreed to continue active collaboration towards settlement prototype development as well as exploring potential application of blockchain technology for GNERC’s reporting system. On December 20, G4G hosted the first blockchain advisory board meeting to discuss the outcomes of the December 6 workshop and agree upon the business process of the settlement prototype. Stakeholders showed high interest, as 15 representatives attended from the MoESD, GNERC, GSE, ESCO, GEDF, GREDA, and USAID Energy Program. The main objective of the meeting was to discuss next steps, potential prototype user stories, assumptions, and related constraints. G4G blockchain experts, James Callihan and Sri Sekar, delivered a presentation on the future prototype business process via a conference call. Stakeholders were actively involved in the discussion and provided their thoughts about additional considerations and assumptions. The meeting also served as a capacity building session for the newcomers. The next meeting has been scheduled for January 2019. Parties agreed to provide their feedback and comments on the prototype business process and data flow chart to be considered during the prototype scoping process. On October 24, G4G and USAID met with International Monetary Fund (IMF) representatives, including Francois Painchaud, IMF Resident Representative in Georgia, and IMF economists, Sergio Rodriguez and Sergejs Saksonovs. The main focus of the meeting was to discuss the reform progress in the energy sector and power purchase agreements (PPAs). ENERGY (ELECTRICITY) TRADING POLICY GOVERNANCE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING Energy Market Players. G4G finalized the contract signing process with Association of Young Professionals in Energy (AYPEG) for the “Gap Analysis and Capacity Building Action Plan for Electricity Market Players” grant project. At the kick-off meeting on December 14, G4G and AYPEG discussed methodology for the electricity market survey to identify gaps in market participants’ technical and human capacity. The results of the gap analysis will be used to design a targeted capacity building action plan for the market participants. Market Players Association. G4G continues to engage GREDA in discussions and meetings related to blockchain technology in energy sector work. Energy Traders Training Program. On November 16, in the framework of the “ETM Educational Program Phase I” grant program, ISET-PI officially launched the program’s trainings. Out of 27 submitted applications, 19 participants were selected, including representatives of the key stakeholders in the energy sector: GNERC, GSE, Energo-Pro, and GIG. On December 14, ISET-PI conducted the final exam under the “ETM Educational Program Phase I” grant program. Eleven participants, who scored 50 or higher on the exam, will be certified for successful completion of the program. Trainees who did not pass the threshold on the exam, but attended more than 75% of the classes, will receive certificates of attendance. The award ceremony is planned to be held in January 2019. 4.3.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
4.3.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Georgia has still not adopted the new Energy Law and the decision on the new market model was delayed until December, therefore delaying the process of drafting new market rules and the grid code. G4G continues to support the GoG on several critical issues, concentrating on practical aspects of reform implementation and targeting tangible outcomes, including the parallel market software, development of recommendations on clearing and settlement, gap analysis, and a capacity building action plan for electricity market players’ and the “Training of Traders” grant program.
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4.4 WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT REFORM
Equitable transparent sustainable allocation of fresh water resources across multiple REFORM OBJECTIVE competing interests is necessary to prevent grave failure to serve legitimate needs.
4.4.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN
SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE In Year 4, G4G and BEC conducted a PPD workshop on the draft Law on Water Resource Management and related RIA for the private sector, CSOs, and GoG representatives at the Parliament. Private sector representatives raised important points that required MEPA to provide further clarification on water abstraction and discharge tariff calculations. Participants of the PPD workshop agreed that before the approval of the Law in 2019, there is a need to conduct an aggressive information campaign primarily targeting the private sector, media, and other public entities such as municipalities. On September 30-October 1, G4G and MEPA organized an offsite media tour on Water Resource Management in Borjomi. The media tour informed Georgian journalists on water policy reforms, and covered the pros and cons of the draft Law on Water Resource Management. Nino Tandilashvili, Deputy Minister of MEPA, discussed the need for reform of the current water management system and provided comprehensive information on the draft Law. The journalists and experts were given the floor to discuss particular aspects of the upcoming legislation and ask questions. The new Water Law has been drafted by MEPA with G4G support and is in line with the requirements of the EU-WFD. It introduces the river basin approach to water resource management, permitting and licensing for water use and discharge and clarifies the roles of the different state agencies involved in water resource management. In the draft law, special attention is paid to ensuring access to safe water and the comprehensive monitoring of water quality, which should have a direct, positive impact on public health in the long run. MEPA plans to submit the Law to the Parliament for the spring session of 2019. G4G is closely monitoring the process and stands ready to provide assistance in conducting public awareness campaigns on upcoming water resource management regulations. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Develop Water Framework Directive Guidance Documents for Georgia. G4G continued to support the GoG in implementation of the EU-Georgia AA with adaptation of the guidance documents under the WFD to national context. The guidance documents will assist the GoG with adoption of the river basin management approach, a requirement under the WFD. The documents are also intended to assist stakeholders in implementation of the specific provisions of WFDs. G4G developed the final draft of the two EU-WFD guidance documents (WFD Guideline #20 - Environmental Objectives and Exemptions, and WFD Guideline #11 - Planning Process and WFD). The guidance documents were elaborated taking into account the principles of the EU water policy and experience from WFD implementation in member states as well as socio-economic aspects and national experience. The documents were prepared by international and Georgian experts and are intended to guide water experts in preparing river basin management plans. On November 26, G4G organized a workshop to present the final draft versions of the documents to stakeholders of MEPA, NEA, other donor supported projects, and the academic sector. On November 27, G4G organized onsite training for relevant staff of MEPA and its subordinated bodies in implementing the WFD and to prepare river basin management plans. The training covered both theoretical and practical (field) sessions. The theoretical training session was followed by a site visit to the Mashavera River basin due to the existing diverse pressure sources. The purpose of the practical training was to conduct testing and verify results that were obtained during the theoretical workshop. It was decided to further update the guidance documents based on findings of the training. With the above described approach, G4G intends to develop a comprehensive EU-WFD guidance document. Water Resource Management. During implementation of the “Improve GoG Capacity on WFD” grant activity, a number of stakeholder consultation workshops were conducted. The working process revealed that
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to achieve better results set under the EU-Georgia AA requirements, it was crucial to extend the grant activity and cover the following additional activities: a) Provide trainings on upcoming water regulations to local government representatives; and b) develop an assessment report on the state of water resources of Georgia. G4G made further consultations with MEPA for selection of municipalities. MEPA suggested covering municipalities from two river basins (Adjara-Chorokhistskali and Alazani-Iori rivers) for conducting awareness raising activities. Also, MEPA committed to provide all necessary materials for developing the water resources assessment report. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING Water Allocation Scenarios. In September, G4G and Environment and Development (ED) launched the “On-the-Job Training in Water Evaluation and Planning System” grant program. On October 10, G4G and ED held a third stakeholder workshop for training on the WEAP system. ED presented the water allocation WEAP baseline and scenario model results for Tedzami River basin. To build a model, international experts used a runoff model which was specifically tailored to the Tedzami River basin. The model was validated by stakeholders. During the workshop, participants highlighted the importance of discussion of the model at the local level. 4.4.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED G4G closely collaborates with the Parliamentary Committee on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources to conduct PPD on the Law on Water Resources Management using evidence-based analyses, i.e. the RIA on WRM. The parliamentary PPD sessions on the draft Water Law where the GoG, private sector and CSO representatives participated provided valuable feedback that was used to refine the draft water law. This communication proofs that the GoG appreciates a PPD format suggested by G4G and sees PPD as an integral part of the policy making process. 4.4.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Lack of coordination among the GoG institutions and a lack of awareness of the river basin management concept remains a challenge for introduction of the new approach for WRM in practice. G4G will ensure effective coordination among stakeholders during the WRM implementation process. G4G will continue to support the GoG on several critical issues related to water management reform implementation, through its activities, including development of water allocation plan in Tedzami river basin, providing trainings and capacity building activities for private sector, CSO’s and local and central government representatives.
4.5 TAX ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION REFORM
REFORM OBJECTIVE Direct and immediate positive effect on tax compliance for all businesses.
4.5.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE Tax Administration Improvement. On December 5-7, G4G in cooperation with the Business Ombudsman’s Office and RS, organized regional advocacy and tax related workshops in Batumi, Zugdidi, and Kutaisi for SMEs. Business Ombudsman, Irakli Lekvinadze, presented updates and statistics of business cases successfully advocated to the relevant GoG institutions. The Business Ombudsman’s new electronic platform was introduced, where entrepreneurs can directly communicate and send their issues for further discussion and recommendations. Head of the Service Department of the RS, Giorgi Bubuteishvili, overviewed the general tax system and presented new RS services. In addition, planned and ongoing changes in the tax system were explained, including recent changes in Small Business Status and the forthcoming introduction of a new Tax Document unifying several documents now in circulation. G4G expert on tax issues, Maia Daiauri, delivered a session on tax policy. Tax Code Review. G4G expert, Giorgi Maldzigashvili, conducted a workshop with MoF and RS representatives to discuss the first draft of his Tax Code Commentary on Corporate Income Tax. The draft
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Commentary reflects on the issues identified during the PPD held on September 27, 2018, among the MoF, RS, leading audit firms and tax experts. As a next step, the draft Commentary will be distributed to the stakeholders and further discussed at a PPD. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Tax Code Review. Commentary on CIT. G4G expert, Giorgi Maldzigashvili, delivered the first draft of the commentary which reflects the issues identified during the PPD held on September 27, 2018, among the MoF, the RS, leading audit firms and tax experts. As G4G has been supporting the MoF to introduce the Estonian model1 of CIT at each stage of its development, G4G positively responded to the MoF’s requested for further support and provides commentary on the CIT section of the Tax Code. Tax Administration Improvement. Analysis relevant to Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment Tool (TADAT) indicators. G4G expert, Teimuraz Gogsadze, delivered the draft of the Study of External Factor(s) Affecting Taxpayers’ Behavior for revision. The report relies on the findings of a survey conducted by G4G grantee CRRC and defines the attitudes, beliefs, and identified patterns of behavior demonstrated by Georgian taxpayers. Capacity building activities for the RS for application of taxpayer behavioral analysis findings. G4G mobilized international experts to support the RS to analyze taxpayers’ behavioral insights and apply it to effectively address compliance risks and increase voluntary compliance. G4G experts, Steven Watkins and Greg Lidrbauch, conducted several meetings with RS representatives that could potentially benefit from behavioral insights (BI) in treatment of taxpayers. The areas for possible interventions were suggested by the Public Relations, Disputes Resolution, Services, Analytics, Customs, Tax Monitoring and Methodology departments. The experts began selection of BI-relevant challenges and opportunities voiced in the meetings and working sessions to form a typology that reflects tax framework and BI-concept categories. The experts delivered the first draft of training materials in research methods and are developing a toolkit/manual for the use of BI as well as relevant training materials for RS leadership. The activity will be completed by the end of May 2019. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING IFRS Capacity Building for SMEs. G4G and Savvy Consulting completed the training of trainers (ToT) sessions on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs. The WB provided international expert Michael Wells, the co-author of IFRS Foundation’s training materials, to lead the English language ToT sessions. In December, selected trainers conducted training to Georgian-speaking future trainers. In total, 88 trainers were trained (58 Georgian speaking and 30 English speaking). The program was implemented in close collaboration with Service for Accounting, Reporting and Auditing Supervision (SARAS) responsible for the implementation of IFRS standards in Georgia and IFRS Foundation. The IFRS Foundation provided Savvy with relevant training modules and authorized translation and tailoring of training materials for Georgian users. To ensure public access to the translated training materials after grant completion, IFRS Foundation will place them on its website and make them available upon registration. The new Law on Accounting, Reporting and Auditing, which entered into force in June 2016, mandates IFRS and IFRS for SMEs as obligatory for a large segment of companies. G4G designed a grant program to create of a pool of trainers in IFRS for SMEs to disseminate knowledge and awareness on new reporting requirements for SMEs. 4.5.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED The PPD conducted by the Business Ombudsman and the RS’s Service Department demonstrated that businesses are more willing to pay taxes and less willing to dispute tax obligations if they understand the goals and available resources of the Government.
1 CIT payment is deferred until profits are distributed.
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4.5.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The SARAS may face challenges in the administration of new accounting and reporting requirements. G4G will further cooperate with the MoF, RS, SARAS, and the private sector to ensure that challenges related to the implementation of IFRS obligations are effectively identified, communicated, and addressed.
4.6 CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT REFORM
REFORM OBJECTIVE Elimination of barriers and inefficiencies that has an immediate impact on cross-border trade.
4.6.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE On November 1-2, G4G participated in a PPD on the draft Customs Code, organized by the MoF with GiZ support. Representatives from the MoF and RS presented the new Customs Code which was developed due to the obligation taken under EU-Georgia DCFTA. Participants discussed major changes to customs regulations and challenges of their implementation. Private sector representatives were informed about new opportunities such as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and the new computerized transit system. The comments and suggestions from the private sector were incorporated into the Customs Code by the MoF. Due to high interest from the private sector, on November 27, G4G organized an additional PPD on the draft Customs Code attended by participants mostly from the Georgian transport and logistics sector. As a next step, parties agreed on further cooperation to develop instructions and procedural manuals. The Code will enter into force in 2019. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Authorized Economic Operator Program Implementation. The RS and G4G joint working group updated the AEO Authorization and Monitoring Procedure Manual based on private sector feedback about safety and security standards and technical requirements used in the transport and logistics sector. The working group designed technical requirements used in global shipping and transport industry best practices. G4G plans to organize an advanced information-security and IT security training course for the RS customs team on January 23-25, 2019. The three-day training course will be a follow up to the first training session organized by G4G in July 2018. The advanced course is designed for IT security auditors covering all aspects of IT security as defined by relevant ISO standards. Five participants from the post-clearance audit team and two participants from the RS’s IT team will participate in the training. The training will help customs officers inspect IT and information security standards implementation. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.6.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.6.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Despite the number of PPDs conducted on the new Customs Code, communication with the private sector on new regulations should continue. 4.7 TRADE FACILITATION/TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS REFORM
Elimination of barriers and inefficiencies that has an immediate impact on cross-border trade REFORM OBJECTIVE and facilitate greater integration with EU countries.
4.7.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
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GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING Caucasus Transit Corridor Competitiveness. G4G completed the study to identify potential transport and logistics value added services that may be feasible for Georgia to attract new transit flows through the CTC. The team conducted a traffic data analysis through Georgia and globally to identify transient cargo opportunities for Georgia. The report will be available to public in January 2019. G4G developed a SoW and a team of specialists to conduct a skills and qualifications needs assessment for Georgian transport and logistics sector and develop recommendations for the private sector and MoESD. The initiative is to target Georgia’s Logistics Performance Index ranking demonstrating a lack of professional transport and logistics capacity. The assessment will be conducted during January- May 2019. 4.7.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.7.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS As revealed by previous studies on the transport and logistics sector, skills and qualifications of personnel in the sector require further development. It is important that the workforce development needs are identified in close collaboration with the private sector.
4.8 BANKRUPTCY AND LIQUIDATION REFORM
Reformed bankruptcy regime to remove barriers to entrepreneurship, efficiently recycle REFORM OBJECTIVE assets back to productive use and restore viable businesses to financial health through business rescue.
4.8.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE On December 14, with G4G support and in collaboration with EPAC member EBA, the draft Insolvency Law was introduced to EPAC members and other interested businesses. For further information, refer to section 3, “Project Highlights.” GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING As per the MoESD’s request, G4G’s insolvency expert, Patrick Potter, reviewed the draft Law on Insolvency for compatibility with international best practices and to make corresponding recommendations. Potter delivered final review on the draft Law. Based on his assessment, he provided positive feedback on the draft Law and to a large extent is in compliance with international best practices. In particular, he highlighted the rehabilitation process and bankruptcy provisions. He also had a number of important recommendations to further improve the draft. The revised draft Law has been amended by the GoG and is undergoing further revisions. The draft Law is planned to be submitted to the Parliament during the spring session. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING On November 2, BRIPA was officially launched. G4G has been one of the main driving forces in the establishment of BRIPA. In 2016, under G4G’s "Insolvency Office Holders’ Capacity Development" grant program, 20 Georgian insolvency practitioners enhanced their knowledge in tax, finances, asset evaluation and negotiation techniques, which included training on practical cases. The program was followed by a series of PPDs where the concepts of IOH profession development, possible mechanisms of credential verification, and the idea of establishing an association were discussed. G4G will further assist BRIPA through technical support for the Association’s development. For further information, refer to section 3, “Project Highlights.”
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4.8.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.8.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Negotiations between the MoJ and MoF on prioritization of secured claims hamper finalization of the draft Law and its submission to Parliament.
4.9 STATE PROCUREMENT SYSTEM
To improve transparency of the state procurement system and will increase private sector REFORM OBJECTIVE participation resulting in increased quality.
4.9.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING On October 24, G4G and USAID representatives met with SPA leadership to discuss the application of market research in state procurement. It was mentioned that there is neither an official requirement to conduct market research nor a standard procedure or guideline on how to conduct it. All parties agreed on the importance of proper market research and the need for streamlining the requirements. USAID offered SPA its assistance in developing guidelines. Blockchain Technology in the SPA. Under G4G’s “Blockchain Technology in the Public Sector” project, G4G representatives met with David Jaiani, the head of the SPA’s IT Department, to discuss introduction of blockchain technology in the state procurement system. SPA is undergoing a new strategy reform, which includes an IT system update. Jaiani noted that, despite the fact that the current electronic procurement system does not have any problems in effective functioning, SPA expressed readiness to implement blockchain technology provided that it is cost effective. It was agreed to continue discussions on potential areas for blockchain integration in the SPA’s system. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING State Procurement Awareness. In the framework of the “Establishment of State Procurement Educational Programs” grant program, New Vision University developed two educational programs: (1) the SPCP for public and private sector procurement practitioners; and (2) a course for undergraduate students. The SPCP targets procurement professionals interested in updating their domain knowledge and non-procurement professionals participating in or managing procurement functions. The SPCP began in October and continued for three months. Twenty-five selected trainees and 10 master’s students successfully attended 14 training sessions (total of 85 hours). Final exams will be held in January 2019. Three or more top-performing students will participate as speakers in the awareness raising meetings planned for the regional universities (Batumi, Kutaisi and Gori). The course for undergraduate students targets those who major in law, public administration, and economics. The undergraduate course will commence from the spring semester. The project will be completed in May 2019. While implementing the grant program, G4G organized a coordination meeting with SPA and New Vision University leadership. Parties discussed the ongoing activities under the “Establishment of State Procurement Educational Programs” grant program and the possibility of linking the educational programs to SPA’s plan to make the procurement profession subject to certification. The parties agreed to continue cooperation to ensure the cohesion of the program with future certification scheme. 4.9.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period.
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4.9.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The SPCP program is a novelty in the Georgian educational system, thus to ensure the demand and sustainability of the program, New Vision University must closely collaborate with the SPA and regularly update its course in accordance with the SPA certification program. 4.10 PENSION REFORM
Effective public dialogue on anticipated pension reform, which is crucial to its acceptance by REFORM OBJECTIVE the public.
4.10.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE PPD on the New Pension System. In December, the newly established Pension Agency, with G4G support, conducted a series of awareness raising meetings and PPDs with media representatives, business associations, CSOs and local governments on the new pension system. In total, nine meetings were conducted in Tbilisi, Gori, Rustavi, Telavi, Kutaisi, Zugdidi, and Batumi. The participants were informed about the benefits and main features of the new system, and interviews to local media sources were given in each location. The main questions and concerns raised by the participants related to the lack of trust towards the GoG in administering the funds and safety of the savings; the limited coverage of the new system and high probability that self-employees who represent the majority of the working population and at the same time the lowest income portion will stay outside the system; financial burden on SMEs as they have to contribute 2% for their employees; employers may reduce the salaries to compensate for the 2% contribution. At the meeting with the business associations, many technical questions were raised. Businesses expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of information available on the new system. The Pension Agency stated that a website will be launched where detailed information and instructions will be available. On November 8, Nato Beruashvili, G4G Chief of Party, spoke at the international conference: “Benefits of the Pension Reform in Georgia - Insights from France,” organized by the ADF. The conference aimed at discussing the progress of the reform implementation and sharing the French experience reforming the pension system. The speakers of the event included Ivane Matchavariani, Minister of Finance of Georgia, David Sergeenko, Minister of Health, Labor, and Social Affairs, and Marisol Touraine, Former French Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Women’s rights. Levan Surguladze, Director of the Pension Agency presented the status of the agency formation. The WB, G4G, and ADF representatives talked about their support to the reform. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING, G4G helped the Pension Agency to design the Pension Reform Communication Strategy Implementation Plan. The document outlined clear and realistic implementation plan over the period of six months including activities, timelines and budget; and logical framework, including baseline data, indicators of achievement in order to monitor the impact of the campaign. G4G also supported the Agency in designing key messages to the specific target groups emphasizing the positive impact of participation in the system as well as the high level benefits for the whole country. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.10.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED During the meetings, business associations raised many technical questions about new system’s administration, which made the leadership of the Pension Agency aware of the cases which were not covered by the legislation or required further clarification. As a result, the issues were addressed in the Pension Agency’s bylaw. 4.10.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The GoG significantly delayed the communication campaign to inform the public about the new pension savings system, creating an information vacuum and negative attitude toward the reform. To fill this gap,
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G4G supported the Pension Agency in conducting a series of meetings and media outreach and smooth the launch of the system from January 2019.
4.11 CAPITAL MARKETS REFORM
Effective public dialogue on anticipated capital market reform to stimulate participation by REFORM OBJECTIVE business community.
4.11.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE PPD on Investment Funds Law. On December 13, G4G facilitated a PPD on the draft Investment Funds Law. The event took place at the office of Investors Council, with the National Bank of Georgia (NBG), Co- Investment Fund, Georgian Stock Exchange, retail and investment banks, and law firms. Participants explored the structure and functionality of the Law that introduces three major fund categories: Undertakings for the Collective Investment of Transferable Securities (UCITS), alternative public investment funds, and alternative non-public investment funds. Discussions also addressed taxation issues, clarity and transparency of regulatory mechanisms for each category, and qualification requirements and key regulated responsibilities of asset managers, custodians and depositaries. It is anticipated that the draft Law will be submitted to the Parliament for the spring session. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Investment Funds Regulations. G4G held a series of working sessions with the NBG regarding the Georgian version of the draft Investment Funds Law; G4G had sponsored the Georgian translation and adaptation of the draft and the NBG completed their review of the Georgian version. With this, the Investment Funds Law drafting came to a conclusion and the final draft was distributed among state and private sector stakeholders. The draft L aw reflects all key concepts and regulatory mechanisms recommended by G4G experts. The next phase will address the alignment of other overlapping pieces of legislation with the draft Law. G4G, the Investors Council, and Capital Market Working Group facilitated a series of discussion sessions on the draft Investment Funds Law. These sessions were intended for reviewing the draft Law before its submission to the Parliament. The working group is represented by lawyers from the Investors Council, Georgian Co-Investment Fund, TBC Bank, Bank of Georgia, Galt and Taggart Securities, Thales Investments, TBC Capital, Heritage Securities, American Chamber of Commerce, BLC Law Firm, and Georgian Stock Exchange. Asset Securitization. G4G and grantee BLC Law Firm, referring to the Recommendations on Implementation of Mortgage Backed Securitization, presented the proposed changes to the NBG. The proposed changes cover provisions enabling the implementation of asset securitization mechanisms and enhancing the tradability of security rights. NBG expressed its appreciation for G4G’s support and requested continued support for implementation of the recommendations discussed in the report. Asset Valuation Regulation. After a series of consultations with the SARAS, MoESD, MoF, Accreditation Agency, and the private sector, it was agreed to include the following guidelines into the draft Law: SARAS will maintain the valuers’ register; will adopt IVS; will elaborate and adopt educational standards; SARAS board will have additional members for valuation purposes; SARAS and GAC will monitor valuers’ professional associations (VPOs) jointly; and GAC will remain as the accreditation body with all related provisions. Based on this, G4G’s international and local experts finalized the draft Asset Valuation Law, in compliance with the International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC). The draft Law will be discussed within the GoG. PRIVATE SECTOR AND CSO STRENGTHENING Foreign Exchange and Bond Dealers Association. The G4G-supported FX and Bond Dealers Association (Treasuries Association) was founded on November 20 by all major financial institutions and represents a fixed-income and FX marketplace organized according to the international standards. The Treasuries Association is a trade association that creates a transparent FX platform for enabling low-risk capital migration, which is extremely critical for attracting foreign investments. The Association also will help to strengthen the companies and investors who depend on access to market liquidity and raising capital. G4G
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has been providing the Association with consultancy for capacity building and the implementation of the Foreign Exchange Global Code. G4G’s international experts on Foreign Exchange Global Code (FXGC) conducted a series of working meetings and presentations of FXGC for designated personnel of the NBG and members of the Treasuries Association. Overseen by the Global FX Committee (GFXC), the Code’s objective is to promote a robust, liquid, and transparent FX Market, supported by resilient infrastructure. The goal of the G4G-supported project is to help the NBG and Treasuries Association implement the FXGC for Georgian FX and bond market operators and integrate them into the GFXC. The adoption of the Code is critical for attracting foreign investors by giving them the confidence of cost-effective cross-border capital migration. 4.11.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED The private sector’s approval for the proposed draft Investment Funds Law and Asset Securitization Recommendations was recognized during PPDs, which is a result of G4G’s success in mobilizing key stakeholders into, what is called now, the Capital Market Working Group that holds frequent work sessions and produces recommendations. 4.11.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The implementation of the Investment Funds Law and asset securitization mechanisms require capacity development for respective state agencies and investment banking firms, as well as a number of changes and amendments to related legislation, which is a complex process.
4.12 CROP INSURANCE REFORM
REFORM OBJECTIVE Immediate increase in access to finance for rural businesses.
4.12.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. PRIVATE SECTOR AND CSO STRENGTHENING Establishment of a Professional Orientation and Foundation Training Program for Aspiring Certified Actuarial Analysts. G4G grantee, Association of Actuaries and Financial Analysts (AAFA), is implementing a grant program to facilitate the insurance industry in developing a strong foundation for educating local actuaries/risk analysts in international best practices. The project entails creating a sustainable basic training program that will screen-select and tutor professionals for the Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) course and certification exams. During Quarter 1, 19 students, or 68% in G4G’s CAA training program, passed the Second Level CAA Examination, against CAA Global’s historical average of 25%. The third and final exam, sponsored by G4G, will be taken in the spring of 2019. The CAA is an internationally acknowledged technical and professional qualification offered by CAA Global, a joint venture of the IFoA, based in the United Kingdom, and the SoA, based in the United States. CAA designation shows that one has proven technical and professional skills necessary for a rewarding career in financial services. The actuary profession’s development will support enhancement of the insurance sector including crop insurance. 4.12.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.12.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS
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The actuarial profession is extremely complex and multifaceted. It takes several years of intense training to produce a qualified actuary. G4G needs to ensure that the established school for actuaries is sound and sustainable.
4.13 INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Immediate improvement on Innovation and Technology regime vital for Small and Medium REFORM OBJECTIVE Enterprise (SME) development and access to finance for innovation.
4.13.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC-PRIVATE DIALOGUE PPD on Law on E-Commerce. In December, G4G and BEC conducted a stakeholder workshop as well as PPD event on the draft Law on E-commerce. The workshop covered priorities envisaged by the EU Directive on E-Commerce framework and main deliverables of the reform, as well as its challenges. The PPD event was organized in coordination with the Sector Economy and Economic Policy Parliamentary Committee and the MoESD. Tamar Buadze, Government Capacity Strengthening Component Lead, and Malkhaz Nikolashvili, Performance Data Adviser, presented the main concepts of the draft Law. Participants included experts and representatives from the Small and Medium Telecom Operators Association of Georgia, Georgian National Communications Commission, the National Intellectual Property Center of Georgia "Sakpatenti" and DEA, who provided comments, recommendations, and had the opportunity to discuss the draft Law with MoESD and G4G. Legal Framework/Strategy Development. On December 18, G4G innovation strategy development consultants together with GITA presented the Strategy and Action Plan to stakeholders from the public and private sectors. G4G consultants presented the main findings and strategy directions Georgia need to focus on in the medium-term in order to support the innovative economic development. The Strategy explores the strengths and weaknesses of Georgia in developing an innovative economy and defines the set of specific actions the GoG should take in order to create conditions that drive companies to innovate. The Strategy focuses on building the right incentives and assets that are tailored to the needs of tradable industries that are both sizeable enough to have an impact on the economy, and competitive enough that they can win in global markets. The recommendations are developed around two central goals: (1) Breaking into global value chains, which is a critical step to sustaining innovation, and capitalize on high- value manufacturing based on the country’s strengths; and (2) attracting the “right kind of FDI,” which can rapidly scale the supply of and demand for innovation incentives and assets, thereby catalyzing the system. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Law on E-Commerce. The Legal Drafting Working Group consisting of Telecommunications, Information and Modern Technologies Department representatives of the MoESD and G4G experts revised and edited the draft Law on E-Commerce in October 2018 based on the recommendations provided by G4G’s international E-Commerce expert. On November 21, 2018, the legal drafting working group presented the draft Law to the newly appointed Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Lasha Mikava. MoESD plans to submit the draft Law to the Parliament during the spring session. Legal Framework/Strategy Development. On December 14, G4G Innovation Strategy development consultants together with USAID and G4G presented the Innovation Strategy and Action Plan to the Minister of the Economy and Sustainable Development, George Kobulia. The meeting was very interactive, followed by positive feedback from the Minister. The team completed development of the Innovation Strategy 2025 and Action Plan documents at the end of December 2018. The Georgian version of the Strategy and Action Plan will be finalized by the end of January 2019. Business House. G4G’s business analyst began the analysis for the “Business House” project. The GoG is committed to invest approximately 90 million GEL for the project by the end of 2019. The project already began activities with active donor support including United Nations Development Program (UNDP), EU Twinning, and USAID. G4G is assisting the GoG to analyze the business processes of the business services under the MoESD, specifically for the energy related services. The consultant is, at first, analyzing current processes and then plans to develop proposed processes for further automation and integration into the
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Business House system. The results will be used by the GoG to support the Business House’s automation and service implementation for the respective agencies. The implementation process of the task is planned to be finished in 2019. PRIVATE SECTOR AND CSO STRENGTHENING Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program. To promote export oriented innovation, technology services development, and outsourcing/freelancing, G4G issued the grant to Mindworks to develop and implement an online entrepreneurial training program for young professionals and specialists. The project aims to develop and implement online training for young professionals and SMEs focusing on preparation for the freelance marketplace, driving IT projects, planning to become suppliers within state tenders and developing the skills/knowledge to export products/services from Georgia. In November-December, Mindworks completed the first two milestones (analysis phase and design phase) and produced the interim report. 4.13.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED Before official submission of the draft Law on E-Commerce to the Parliament, G4G facilitated discussions at the concept level and as a result achieved consensus among stakeholders on the need for regulating the E- Commerce system and key aspects of the draft Law. This will contribute to an informed decision-making process in Parliament during the hearings on the Law. 4.13.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS Frequent changes in the GoG increase uncertainty for several tasks G4G is working on with the GoG including the Innovation and Technology Strategy, Business House and E-commerce legislation. G4G is working closely with the GoG to be flexible as needed and mitigate potential risks.
4.14 MINING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Effective outreach will raise awareness and preparedness on new building regulations for REFORM OBJECTIVE sector stakeholders.
4.14.1 PROGRESS AGAINST THE WORK PLAN SUPPORT PUBLIC PRIVATE DIALOGUE No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. GOG CAPACITY STRENGTHENING Business Perception Survey. G4G grantee PMO finalized its work on the Business Perception Survey on Problematic Issues in the Mining Sector that will contribute to the development of the mining sector’s strategy. The Survey assesses businesses’ perception of the policy environment, regulatory environment, and how administrative practice has changed over the past years. Kirk Adams, G4G’s international mining expert, assisted PMO in developing the Action Plan and Methodology for the Survey. As a result of the Survey, responses were collected from 67 local companies and 38 international investors. The average response rate for Georgian companies was 34.4% out of the 195 companies that were selected for the survey. Out of the 129 local companies that declined to participate in the survey, about 18.6% reported themselves as closed and not using the mining license. International companies consider a fair, open, and transparent system with stability and no frequent changes in regulations ranks as a top priority among the key factors affecting investment decisions. On December 14, PMO and Kirk Adams presented the initial findings from the Survey to Kakha Kuchava, the Head of the Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Committee of the Parliament, and Maia Zavrashvili, the Head of the National Agency of Mines (NAM). Participants discussed findings from local mining companies in the frame of current legislation and the upcoming mining reform, as well as recommendations provided by potential international investors. The initial findings of the survey were also shared with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) representatives during the coordination meeting organized by NAM. The high level findings and recommendations of international
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investors were in line with the EBRD proposed policy recommendations. The Survey will be finalized by the end of January 2019. Strengthen the Capacity of the NAM. On December 12-14, G4G International mining expert, Kirk Adams, under the scope to strengthen the capacity of the NAM, conducted a three-day workshop with its staff. The workshop, “Training on Asset Preparation and Marketing Skills for FDI in the Mining Sector,” is the first workshop out of three. Two other workshops - 1) “Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution,” and 2) “reserve reporting, management and monitoring,” will be held in January-March 2019. The overall objective of this assignment is to strengthen the capacity of the NAM to effectively implement the future Mining Sector Strategy and Action Plan. The need for the training was also identified by the Business Perception Survey on Problematic Issues in the Mining Sector. PRIVATE SECTOR & CSO STRENGTHENING No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.14.2 PPD SUCCESSES AND LESSONS LEARNED No specific activities were planned during the reporting period. 4.14.3 CHALLENGES TO ACHIEVING REFORM RESULTS The existing legal framework (Soviet-era) in mining is outdated: It does not address current challenges, nor does it provide effective guidance on how to use minable recourses. Consequently, creating a new regulatory regime is necessary. Transparent and balanced licensing rules and procedures, clear rules on property rights, and an effective enforcement mechanism are key to stimulate the sector’s development. Finding balance between economic and environmental sustainability is the primary challenge for Mining Regulatory Framework Reform.
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5. WORK PLAN OUTPUT TABLE
Component Activities Outputs Timing Comments
Description Status Added By 1. Overall Institutionalized Framework for Public Consultation
Maturity: Implementation Lead: Maya Eristavi/Tamar Kapianidze Priority: High Impact: Sustainable institutionalized dialogue platform Counterparts: MoESD, RS, MoA, MoJ, MoF, will improve the quality of all legislation. Creating the IDFI,TI, Youth Parliament of Georgia culture of collaborative consultation (CCC). Donors: EBRD, GiZ, EU
1.1. Support Public 1.1.1. Support National PPD Platform. (1) Assist MoESD in Consultations In WP5 Oct-18 Documents to Private Dialogue ongoing management of Trade Advisory Group (TAG). Progress Jul-19 support TAG in development.
(2) Work with TAG members and subcommittees to increase TAG 2 policy papers In WP5 Oct-18 capability and performance. on TAG priority Progress Jun-19 issues endorsed by TAG (3) Develop DCFTA policy papers and organize PPD discussions. 3 policy papers In WP3 Dec-16 New Approach Progress Apr-19* Directive policy papers in development.
(4) Organize PPD discussions on DCFTA policy papers. 2 PPDs In WP5 Oct-18 Progress Apr-19* (5) Organize PPD events on contentious policy reform issues. 5 PPD events In WP5 Oct-18 9 PPDs Progress Jul-19 conducted, additional planned. (6) Assist the Georgian Investment Council platform. Economic policy In WP5 Oct-18 PPD held on analysis/papers Progress Jul-19 draft Investment Funds Law.
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(7) Support Business-Parliament Platform: Establish thematic PPD 2 sessions Complete WP5 Oct-16 Energy and E- discussions in G4G reform areas. Nov-18 Commerce PPDs held.
1.1.2. Engage Media in the National PPD. (1) Conduct trainings 2 trainings/local Complete WP5 Oct-18 1 workshop on G4G reforms and site visits for WG member journalists. site visits Jul-19 held, 1 offsite media tour on Pension Reform, and 6 regional meetings for CSOs and media. (2) Conduct "Coffee & Conversation" sessions on G4G reform 3 coffee & In WP5 Oct-18 1 session held. areas. conversation Progress Jul-19 sessions 1.1.3. Engage Youth in the National PPD. (1) Build capacity of 2-3 workshops Complete WP5 Oct-18 4 workshops youth in entrepreneurship, effective communication and advocacy. Jul-19 conducted in regions under "Kick Challenge." (2) Conduct training program on EU Georgia integration and 3-5 capacity In WP5 Oct-18 11 workshops DCFTA issues to raise youth awareness. building Progress Jul-19 conducted in workshops in Tbilisi. Tbilisi and regions (3) Conduct question and answer sessions in G4G reform areas to 10-12 meetings Planned WP5 Oct-18 raise youth awareness. in Tbilisi and Jul-19 regions (4) Conduct internship development in order to increase youth's 1-3 events In WP5 Oct-18 2 events capacity as future leadership and support employability. Progress Jul-19 conducted with GIPA and Free University. 1.1.4. Engage Women in the National PPD. (1) Strengthen Annual Planned WP5 Feb-19 women’s participation in policy making and economic reforms. Conference - Apr-19 Women’s Role in Economic Growth and Policy Development (2) Raise capacity for regional women leaders in civil society and Capacity In WP3 Oct-16 18 workshops the private sector. building Progress Apr-19* conducted. workshops in regions
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(3) Conduct consultation sessions for women entrepreneurs to 1-3 capacity Complete WP5 Oct-18 4 workshops better advocate and involve in policy making process. building Jul-19 conducted. workshops (4) Build the capacity and increase leadership skills of female 2-3 workshops Planned WP5 Oct-18 students. Jul-19 1.1.5. Develop and Implement Reform Progress Tracking Reform Complete WP5 Oct-18 System. Educate and train stakeholders, issue annual reform Progress Jul-19 evaluation reports. Tracking System implementation 5 PPD events in In WP5 Oct-18 2 discussions Tbilisi and Progress Jul-19 held on regions agriculture and vocational education. (under President's program) Annual Report Planned WP5 Oct-18 Jul-19 Final progress Planned WP5 Oct-18 event Jul-19 1.1.6. Develop and Implement PPD Tracking System. Educate PPD Tracking Complete WP5 Oct-18 and train stakeholders, issue annual PPD evaluation reports. System Jul-19 implementation
3 regional PPD Planned WP5 Oct-18 workshops Jul-19 Annual Report Planned WP5 Oct-18 Jul-19 Final progress Planned WP5 Oct-18 event Jul-19 1.2. GoG Capacity 1.2.1. Support National RIA Framework. (1) Conduct training on 1 training Complete WP5 Oct-18 Completed in Strengthening RIA implementation and methodology for civil servants. Jul-19 October.
(2) Conduct 1-2 information meetings on RIA National Framework 1-2 meetings Complete WP5 Oct-18 1 meeting issues. Jul-19 conducted. 1.2.2. Implement RIAs. Conduct RIAs for selected priority policy 1-2 RIAs on In WP5 Oct-18 RIA on Tourism reforms. selected reforms Progress Jul-19 and New Approach Directive RIAs underway.
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1.2.3. Support GoG Capacity Building for Evidence-Based Business In WP4 Oct-17 End date moved Analysis. Conduct business perception survey. Perception Progress Apr-19 from Feb-19 to Survey on policy Apr-19. Pilot reforms survey conducted. 1.2.4. Support GoG Implementation of SME Tests. Develop test SME Test In WP5 Oct-18 Draft Guideline guidelines and train GoG staff on SME testing. Guideline Progress Jul-19 developed. Training on SME Complete WP5 Oct-18 Completed in testing Jul-19 November. 1.2.5. Incorporate Consultative Process into Policy Making. Recommendatio Complete WP5 Oct-18 Recommendatio Develop recommendations on how to improve the GoG's ns Jul-19 ns developed consultative process on economic reforms and its performance. and workshop conducted.
1.2.6. Building Code Assistance. Conduct training for City 2 training Complete WP4 Jan-18 Supervision Service on Non-Structural Building Code. sessions QTR 1 Jan-19
1.2.7. Blockchain Integration. Assist the GoG in exploring Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 blockchain integration opportunities in target reform areas. ns Progress Jul-19
NEW: Workshop Complete WP5 Oct-18 Dec-18 1.2.8. Tourism Law Concept. Assist the Parliament of Georgia in Draft Concept In WP5 Oct-18 developing Tourism Law Concept. Progress Jul-19
1.3. Private Sector & 1.3.1. Training for Association Management. Increase capacity Capacity Complete WP5 Oct-18 1 workshop Civil Society and sustainability of business associations. building Jul-19 conducted. Organizations workshops Strengthening 1.3.2. National Tourism Network Capacity Building. Assess Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 Recommendatio best practices and provide recommendations on how to develop a ns Progress Jul-19 ns developed, tourism alliance to advocate for policy improvements in the tourism under further sector. review.
1.3.3. EPAC Coalition Strengthening. Develop the capacity of EPAC governing In WP4 Jun-18 targeted private sector and civil society actors to organize structure Progress QTR 3 Jun-19 stakeholders and advocate for improvements to the country’s initiated economic competitiveness.
1.3.4. Assist EPAC Coordination. Support for bi-monthly and ad- Information In WP5 Oct-18 4 meetings hoc meetings, discussions, covering current business issues and sessions/periodi Progress Jul-19 conducted. obstacles to trade, speakers and presentations. c meetings
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1.3.5. Support RIA National Framework. Conduct training on RIA 1 training Planned WP5 Oct-18 implementation and methodology for NGOs and universities. Jul-19
2. Energy Strategy Reform Maturity: Design Lead: Giorgi Giorgobiani Priority: Priority: Priority: High Impact: Coherent Strategy will lead to the effective, economically Counterparts: MoESD and its High justifiable and sustainable energy production, delivery and consumption agencies consistent with environmental requirements. Donors: WB, EU, ADB, EBRD, KFW 2.1. Support Public 2.1.1. Energy Strategy PPD. Hold PPD on contentious energy 1 PPD Planned WP5 Oct-18 Private Dialogue issues. Jul-19 2.1.2. PPD on New Energy Law. Hold PPDs on New Energy Law 1 PPD Complete WP4 Jul-18 1 PPD to present and discuss the new Law to stakeholders. QTR3 Oct-18 conducted in Parliament. 2.2. GoG Capacity 2.2.1. MoE Capacity Building on Energy Strategy. Develop Scenarios In WP5 Oct-18 Scenarios under Strengthening electricity price projection model. developed Progress Jul-19 development. 2.2.2. Integration of Decision-Making Analytics. Recommend Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 Recommendatio methods for analytical-based decision-making. ns Progress Jul-19 ns under development. 2.3. Private Sector & 2.3.1. CSOs Capacity Building on Energy Strategy. Conduct 1-2 workshops Planned WP5 Oct-18 Civil Society training and awareness session for increasing capacity of CSOs in with CSOs Jul-19 Organizations Energy Strategy. Strengthening 2.3.2 Youth Capacity Building on the Energy Sector. Organize Conference Planned WP5 May-19 a conference to raise awareness of youth towards the energy Jun-19 sector.
3. Electricity Trading Mechanism (ETM) Maturity: Design Lead: Giorgi Giorgobiani Priority: High Impact: Effective ETM to enable FDI necessary for development of SME Hydro- Counterparts: MoESD, ESCO, power plants which are vital for clean and low cost energy for Georgia. GNERC, GSE Donors: IFC, WB, ADB, EBRD, KfW, EU4Energy, EU Twinning, NARUC, USEA 3.1. Support Public 3.1.1. ETM PPD. Hold PPD on ETM. 2 PPD events In WP5 Oct-18 1 PPD Private Dialogue Progress Jul-19 conducted. 3.2. GoG Capacity 3.2.1. Capacity Development on ETM. Assist MoE and other Analysis Planned WP5 Oct-18 Awaiting parallel Strengthening ETM stakeholders in analysis of ETM simulation results. Jul-19 market software installation.
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3.2.2. Blockchain Integration for ETM. Develop options and Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 recommendations on blockchain technology integration. ns Progress Jul-19
3.2.3. ETM Related Customs Procedures. Streamline customs 1 workshop In WP4 Oct-17 procedures to facilitate cross-border electricity trading. Progress Jun-19
1 study tour Cancelled WP5 Oct-18 Cancelled due Jun-19 to progress by GSE and Customs. 3.2.4. Market Settlements. Provide recommendations on optimal Recommendatio In WP4 Apr-18 End date moved settlement options for ETM. ns Progress QTR2 Feb-19 from Jan-19 to Feb-19.
3.3. Energy 3.3.1. Support GoG in ETM implementation. Provide on demand Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 (Electricity) Trading technical assistance to MoE and key energy market stakeholders ns Progress Jul-19 Policy Governance on ETM.
3.4. Private Sector & 3.4.1. Energy Market Players (MPs). Capacity building of Market Capacity In WP4 Apr-18 Contract Civil Society Players. building plan for Progress QTR2 Jun-19 awarded. Organizations market players Strengthening on ETM 3.4.2. Market Players Association. Assist the Market Players Consultations In WP5 Oct-18 Communications Association in coordination, advocacy and development. Progress Jul-19 strategy presentation conducted, GREDA engaged in blockchain prototype development advisory group.
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3.4.3. Energy Trading Vocational Program. Work with Training In WP4 Oct-17 Pilot training universities and other stakeholders to design a training program on program action Progress Jan-19 program ETM. plan completed. Action plan for permanent adoption of official ISET program under development.
4. Water Resource Management Policy Maturity: Implementation Lead: Mariam Bakhtadze Priority: High Impact: Equitable transparent sustainable allocation of fresh water resources Counterparts: MEPA, across multiple competing interests is necessary to prevent grave failure to MoESD, MRDI, GSE, GNERC, serve legitimate needs. MoHLSA Donors: ADB, UN, WB, EU, KfW, EIB, MCG 4.1. Support Public 4.1.1. Water Resource Management PPD. Support MEPA in 1 PPD event Complete WP5 Oct-18 1 PPD Private Dialogue arranging PPD events on water management related policy and Jul-19 conducted. law. 4.2. GoG Capacity 4.2.1. Develop WFD Implementation Guidance Documents for 2 guidance Complete WP4 Oct-17 Guidance Strengthening Georgia. Develop guidance document(s) to implement the WFD. documents Jan-19 documents developed. 4.2.2. Water Resource Management. Capacity building of the 1 workshop Complete WP5 Oct-18 1 workshop government on water resource management. Jul-19 conducted. 4.3. Private Sector & 4.3.1. Water Allocation Scenarios. Develop water resource 2 training In WP5 Oct-18 Civil Society allocation scenarios in WEAP. sessions Progress Jul-19 Organizations River allocation In WP5 Oct-18 Strengthening plan Progress Jul-19 4.3.2. Awareness Raising. Conduct awareness raising activities Workshop/traini In WP5 Oct-18 on new water resource management regulations. ng in regions Progress Jul-19 5. Tax Enforcement and Administration Maturity: Design/Implementation Lead: Maia Daiauri Priority: High Impact: Direct and immediate positive effect on tax compliance for all Counterparts: MoF, RS, BAG, businesses. Parliament, AmCham, ICC, Georgian Banks Association Donors: EU Twinning, UST, IFC
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5.1. Support Public 5.1.1. Tax Code Review. (a) Provide expert commentary on 1 PPD event Planned WP5 Oct-18 Private Dialogue problematic issues of tax legislation. Jun-19 (b) Conduct offsite PPD on VAT and CIT manuals. 2 PPD events Planned WP5 Oct-18 Jun-19 5.2. GoG Capacity 5.2.1. Tax Code Review. Provide expert commentary on Commentary In WP4 Oct-17 End date moved Building problematic issues of tax legislation. Progress Jan-19 from Dec-18 to Jan-19 due to awaiting PPD results. 5.2.2. Tax Administration Improvement. (a) Conduct analysis Analysis In WP3 Sep-17 End date moved relevant to TADAT indicators. Progress Jan-19 from Nov-18 to Jan-19 due to awaiting RS feedback. (b) Conduct capacity building activities for the RS for application of Trainings In WP5 Nov-18 taxpayer behavioral analysis findings. Progress Jul-19 NEW: Toolkit In WP5 Nov-18 Progress QTR 1 Jul-19 5.3. Private Sector & 5.3.1. Raise Awareness on Tax Policy and Administration. (a) 1 media tour Planned WP5 Oct-18 Civil Society Raise taxpayers’ awareness on tax policy and administration. Jun-19 Organizations Strengthening (b) Conduct training on taxation concepts for vocational students. 3-5 trainings Planned WP5 Oct-18 Jul-19 (c) Conduct regional training on tax reform for SMEs. 3-5 trainings Complete WP5 Oct-18 3 trainings Jul-19 completed in 3 regions. (d) Conduct the Tax Perception Survey. Survey Planned WP5 Oct-18 Jul-19 5.3.2. IFRS Capacity Building for SMEs. Preparing of training Training In WP4 Oct-17 materials on IFRS for SMEs and conduct the Training of Trainers materials Progress Jul-19 (ToT) session. 1 ToT session Complete WP4 Jan-18 2 ToT sessions Nov-18 conducted.
NEW: 70 ToT Complete WP5 Oct-18 88 trainers trainers trained QTR 1 Nov-18 trained.
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6. Customs Administration and Enforcement Maturity: Implementation Lead: Bondo Bolkvadze Priority: High Impact: Elimination of barriers and inefficiencies will have immediate impact on Counterparts: RS, GFFA, cross-border trade. GIRCA Donors: GiZ, US Customs 6.1. Support Public 6.1.1. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program 2 PPDs In WP5 Oct-18 1 PPD Private Dialogue implementation. Conduct PPD event on AEO concept. Progress Jun-19 conducted. 6.2. GoG Capacity 6.2.1. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program Consultations In WP5 Oct-18 Strengthening implementation. Provide on-demand assistance on AEO Progress Jun-19 authorization and monitoring rules. 6.2.2. Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program Knowledge- Planned WP5 Oct-18 implementation. Capacity building of RS PCA staff on sharing Jun-19 authorization and monitoring of AEOs. workshop(s) 6.2.3. Customs Post-Clearance Control. Provide technical 1 training Planned WP5 Oct-18 assistance to build capacity of RS PCA. session Jun-19 Recommendatio Planned WP5 Oct-18 ns on PCA Jun-19 procedures 6.3. Private Sector & 6.3. No specific activities are planned. Civil Society Organizations Strengthening 7. Trade Facilitation/Transport and Logistics Maturity: Implementation Lead: Bondo Bolkvadze Priority: High Impact: Elimination of barriers and inefficiencies will have immediate impact on Counterparts: RS, MoESD, cross-border trade and facilitate greater integration with EU. Georgian Railway, GFFA, GIRCA, AmCham, BAG, ICC, EUGBC Donors: EU, GiZ 7.1. Support Public 7.1.1. Trade and Transport PPD. Conduct PPD on trade and 1 PPD Planned WP5 Oct-18 Private Dialogue transport opportunities, latest developments in the Caucasus Jun-19 Transit Corridor. 7.2. GoG Capacity No specific activities are planned. Strengthening 7.3. Private Sector & 7.3.1. Caucasus Transit Corridor Competitiveness. Analysis In WP4 Nov-17 End date moved Civil Society Value-added services for international transit flows through Progress Jan-19 from Oct-18 to Organizations Georgia-Azerbaijan corridor and existing policy and regulatory Jan-19 due to Strengthening barriers. modifications to final report.
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7.3.2. Caucasus Transit Corridor Competitiveness. Needs In WP5 Oct-18 SoW developed. Conduct skills and qualifications needs assessment and develop assessment Progress Jun-19 recommendations. 8. Bankruptcy and Liquidation Maturity: Design Lead: Tamar Buadze Priority: Medium Impact: Reformed bankruptcy regime will remove barriers to entrepreneurship, Counterparts: MoESD, MoJ efficiently recycle assets back to productive use and restore viable businesses Donors: GiZ to financial health through business rescue.
8.1. Support Public 8.1.1. Advocate for Insolvency Reform. Conduct PPDs on 1 PPD Complete WP5 Oct-18 Private Dialogue Insolvency Reform. Jul-19
8.1.2. Insolvency Conference. Conduct conference with 1 conference Planned WP5 Oct-18 insolvency practitioners and experts to share experience. Jul-19
8.2. GoG Capacity 8.2.1. Insolvency Law Implementing Guidelines. Develop Draft guidelines In WP5 Oct-18 Strengthening guidelines on insolvency regulated agreements. Progress Jul-19 8.3. Private Sector & 8.3.1. Assist in Development of IOH Association. Assist with Recommendatio In WP5 Oct-18 Civil Society establishment and capacity building of IOH Association. ns Progress Jul-19 Organizations Strengthening 9. State Procurement System Maturity: Implementation Lead: Tamar Buadze Priority: High Impact: Educating stakeholders and the private sector will improve Counterparts: State transparency of the state procurement system and will increase private sector Procurement Agency participation resulting in increased quality. Donors: USAID, EU, WB, EBRD, ADB 9.1. Support Public 9.1.1. No specific activities are planned. Private Dialogue 9.2. GoG Capacity 9.2.1. IT Strategy Development. Assist the SPA in developing an Strategy and In WP5 Oct-18 Strengthening IT strategy. Action Plan Progress Jul-19 9.3. Private Sector & 9.3.1. State Procurement Awareness. (a) Introduction of training Curriculum In WP4 Oct-17 End date moved Civil Society program in universities. development Progress Apr-19 from Apr-19 to Organizations Jun-19. Strengthening
NEW: SPCP Complete WP5 Oct-18 SPCP QTR 1 Dec-18 introduced. Undergrad program in implementation phase.
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NEW: In WP5 Oct-18 Undergraduate Progress QTR 1 May-19 Program (b) Conduct awareness raising forums on the state procurement 3 forums in In WP4 Oct-17 coursework at regional universities. Batumi, Gori, Progress Apr-19 and Kutaisi 10. Pension Reform Maturity: Design Lead: George Amzashvili Priority: High Impact: Effective public dialogue on anticipated pension reform is crucial to its Counterparts: MoESD, MoF, acceptance by the public. Parliament, Private Sector Donors: ADB, WB, AFD
10.1. Support Public NEW: 10.1.1. Pension Reform Awareness Raising. Conduct 8 PPDs Complete WP5 Oct-18 6 PPDs Private Dialogue PPDs in regions and Tbilisi. QTR 1 Dec-18 conducted in regions, 2 in Tbilisi. 10.2. GoG Capacity 10.2.1. Pension Reform Awareness Raising. Assist MoESD in 2 workshops, In WP4 Oct-17 Strengthening Pension Reform Communication Strategy implementation. promotional Progress Feb-19 materials, messaging
10.3. Private Sector 10.3.1. Pension Reform Awareness Raising. Raise awareness Offsite session Complete WP4 Oct-17 & Civil Society on Pension Reform among journalists. with journalists Feb-19 Organizations Strengthening 11. Capital Market Reform Maturity: Design Lead: George Amzashvili Priority: High Impact: Supporting the public and private sectors in preparation for Counterparts: MoESD, MoF, implementation of reforms will enable both to participate in the reformed market NBG, Georgian Stock and raise confidence in the system. Exchange, Parliament Donors: ADB, WB, EBRD 11.1. Support Public 11.1.1. Advisory Committee on Capital Markets. Facilitate 1 PPD Complete WP5 Oct-18 Private Dialogue establishment of private sector driven Advisory Committee. Jul-19
11.2. GoG Capacity 11.2.1. New Law on Investment Funds. Provide technical Final Draft Law Complete WP4 Apr-18 Strengthening assistance to MoESD and NBG on new Law. on Investment QTR 3 Oct-18 Funds Capacity Planned WP5 Oct-18 building Jul-19 workshops and recommendation s
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11.2.2. Mortgage Securitization. Conduct capacity building Workshops on Planned WP5 Oct-18 workshops on securitization. securitization Jun-19 11.2.3. Valuation Standards. Assist GoG in designing the Draft Law on Complete WP4 Oct-17 valuation regulations. Valuation QTR 3 Dec-18 11.2.4. Over the Counter (OTC) Bond Market. Develop design of Concept In WP4 Dec-17 OTC Bond Market. Progress Apr-19* Foreign In WP4 May-18 Exchange Code Progress QTR 3 Apr-19* Roadmap 11.3. Private Sector 11.3.1. Access to Finance for Startups. Build capacity in venture Training Cancelled WP5 Oct-18 & Civil Society and private capital investment. Jun-19 Organizations Strengthening 12. Crop Insurance Maturity: Design Lead: George Amzashvili Priority: High Impact: Immediate increase in access to finance for rural Counterparts: MEPA, businesses. Parliament Donors: KfW 12.1. Support Public 12.1.1. No specific activities are planned. Private Dialogue 12.2. GoG Capacity 12.2.1. No specific activities are planned. Strengthening 12.3. Private Sector 12.3.1. Establishment of a Professional Orientation and Establish In WP3 Sep-17 & Civil Society Foundation Training Program for Aspiring Certified Actuarial program and Progress Jun-19 Organizations Analysts (CAA). Support development of a long-term education train 10 aspiring Strengthening program for actuaries. actuaries
New: 10 CAA In WP5 Oct-18 19 have passed aspirants pass Progress QTR 1 Nov-18 the level two three exams exam.
13. Innovation and Technology/SME Policy Maturity: Implementation Lead: Malkhaz Nikolashvili Priority: High Impact: Immediate improvement on Innovation and Technology regime vital for Counterparts: GITA, MoESD, SME development and access to finance for innovation. EDA Donors: WB 13.1. Support Public 13.1.1. Innovation and Technology Development Strategy 2 PPDs In WP5 Oct-17 1 PPD Private Dialogue 2025. Organize PPD events. Progress Dec-18 conducted. NEW: 13.1.2. E-Commerce Legislation. Conduct PPDs. 2 PPDs Complete WP5 Oct-18 QTR 1 Dec-18
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NEW: 13.1.3. Youth Innovation and Entrepreneuship. Conduct 1 conference Complete WP5 Oct-18 "Kick-Challenge" conference. QTR 1 Dec-18 conference conducted.
13.2. GoG Capacity 13.2.1. Innovation and Technology Development Strategy Strategy and In WP4 Oct-17 End date moved Strengthening 2025. Support GITA in development of the agency's Strategy Action Plan Progress Jan-19 from Dec-18 to document. Jan-19 due to translation for Georgian version. 13.3. Private Sector 13.3.1. Business Process Analysis for Business House. Study on In WP4 Oct-17 End date moved & Civil Society Support newly established Business House project by analysing business Progress Jun-19 from Dec-18 to Organizations business processes to be automated and implemented under the process analysis Jun-19. Strengthening Business House to serve business sector.
13.3.2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program. 2-3 trainings In WP4 Nov-17 End date moved Develop and implement training program. Progress Apr-19 from Dec-18 to Apr-19 due to special requests from GoG.
14. Mining Regulatory Framework
Maturity: Design Lead: Irakli Gelovani Priority: High Impact: Regulatory framework to enable economic development and investment Counterparts: MoESD, opportunities in the mining industry. Parliament, MEPA, NEA, MRDI Donors: WB, EBRD 14.1. Support 14.1.1. Mining Sector Reform. Organize a PPD on problematic 1 PPD Planned WP4 Oct-17 End date moved Public-Private issues in collaboration with EBRD. Mar-19 from Jan-19 to Dialogue Mar-19 due to finalization of survey.
14.2. GoG Capacity 14.2.1. Business Perception Survey. Conduct business Survey In WP4 Oct-17 Strengthening perception survey to identify problematic issues businesses face in Progress Jan-19 the mining sector. 14.2.2. Mining Agency Capacity Building. Deliver capacity Trainings In WP5 Oct-18 1st phase of building training to Mining Agency staff. Progress Jun-19 training conducted.
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14.3. Private Sector 14.3.1. No specific activities are planned. and Civil Society Organizations Strengthening Note: The dates marked with the “*” have been modified due to the US Government shutdown. The related activities are delayed due to uncertainty in funding.
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APPENDIX A: PMP INDICATOR RESULTS Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target
1.1 Number of public institutions Y5, Q1 0 4 or CSOs with an established public N/A engagement mechanism through G4G support.
Short clarification: The indicator will count only public or CSOs institutions that have an institutionalized platform for permanent PPDs, including institutions related to the 3rd and 4th components. 1.2 Progress toward identification, Y5, Q1 10 100 drafting, approval and 5 policy steps implementation of reforms through a consultative process as a result of USAID assistance. (USAID Indicator)
Short clarification: The indicator will count completed steps of policy process related to the targeted reforms, including reforms related to the 3rd and 4th components. 1.3 Number of policy areas on Y5, Q1 15 60 which PPD events were initiated 8 policy areas through G4G support or through G4G supported platforms.
Short clarification: The indicator will count the number of policy areas on which PPDs were initiated through G4G support or through using G4G supported platforms, including reforms related to the 3rd and 4th components. Under PPDs we assume thematic meetings with the participation of all major stakeholders, such as GoG, CSOs and private sector representatives.
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target
1.4 Number of the PPD events Y5, Q1 20 103 conducted through G4G support. 10 PPDs (including 3 in regions)
Short clarification: The indicator will count PPD events conducted through G4G support, including PPDs related to the 3rd and 4th components. Under PPDs we assume thematic meetings with the participation of major stakeholders, such as GoG, CSOs and private sector representatives. The indicator will disaggregate the PPDs according to the regions where the PPDs took place. 1.5 Percentage of business Y5, Q1 58% 58% operators perceiving economic N/A governance as fair and transparent.
Short clarification: This perception indicator measures a business owner and /or business operator’s opinion on economic governance fairness and transparency. Business owner-operator is a person that owns and runs day-to- day operations. Owner operators are found in industries like commercial agriculture, tourism, logistics, maintenance, repair etc. Economic governance is related to property rights, regulatory functions, corruption, fiscal management, tax administration, or overall macroeconomic policy. 2.1 Number of Governmental Y5, Q1 15 80 institutions (including Legal 6 institutions Entities of Public Law, State Owned Enterprises) receiving capacity building assistance through G4G support to develop, implement, and enforce the targeted reforms.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each governmental institution that received capacity building assistance through G4G
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target support to develop, implement, and enforce the targeted reforms. If the institution received different types of assistance, each will be counted separately. The indicator also will capture governmental institutions classified under the 3rd and 4th components. 2.2 Number of the legal acts, policy Y5, Q1 10 50 documents, policy related 2 policies/reforms documents, measures or programs provided or substantially contributed by the targeted GoG institutions through G4G assistance.
Short clarification: The indicator will count every legal act, policy documents, policy related documents, measures or programs provided or substantially contributed to a GoG institution through G4G assistance. The indicator also will include the legal acts, policy documents, policy related documents, measures or programs related to the 3rd and 4th components. 2.3 Person hours of USG Y5, Q1 4,000: 12,000: supported training completed in 2709 p/h: 1,457 p/h for males, 1,252 p/h 2,000 6,000 trade and investment capacity for females males, males, building. (USAID Indicator). 2,000 6,000 females. females. Short clarification: The indicator will count every person hours of G4G supported trainings on trade and investment capacity building. If one person receives several trainings on different issues, each instance will be counted separately. The indicator also will include corresponding trainings relevant to the 3rd and 4th components. The indicator data will be disaggregated based on gender. 2.4 Number of GoG staff receiving Y5, Q1 60: 340: training through G4G support to 103 persons: 50 males, 53 females 30 141 males, develop, implement, and enforce males, 139
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target targeted reforms. 30 females. females. Short clarification: The indicator will count every person from the public sector receiving G4G supported trainings to develop, implement, and enforce targeted reforms. If one person receives several trainings on different issues, each instance will be counted separately. The indicator also will include corresponding trainings relevant to the 3rd and 4th components. The indicator data will be disaggregated based on gender. 2.5 Number of parcels with Y5, Q1 7,000 17,800 relevant parcel information N/A corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system (whether a system for the property registry, cadaster, or an integrated system) as a result of USG assistance.
Short clarification: The indicator will count number of parcels with relevant parcel information corrected or incorporated into an official land administration system (whether a system for the property registry, cadastre, or an integrated system) as a result of G4G assistance.
2.6 Number of laws, policies, or Y5, Q1 3 5 regulations that address 2 policy documents biodiversity conservation and/or other environmental themes officially proposed, adopted, or implemented as a result of USG assistance.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each policy related documents or legal acts agreed with or initiated for adoption by GoG stakeholders on biodiversity conservation and/or other
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target environmental themes.
2.7 Number of PPDs events Y5, Q1 2 17 conducted to advance water sector No competed results policies through G4G support.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each PPD event conducted to advance water sector policies through G4G support. Under PPDs we assume thematic meetings with the participation of major stakeholders, such as GoG, CSOs and private sector representatives. 2.8 Number of people receiving Y5, Q1 20: 160: G4G supported training on natural 13 persons: 6 males, 7 females 10 80 males, resources management and/or males, 80 females. biodiversity conservation. (USAID 10 Indicator) females.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each person from GoG, CSOs or private sector receiving USG supported trainings on natural resources management and/or biodiversity conservation issues. If one person receives several trainings on different issues, each instance will be counted separately. The indicator data will be disaggregated based on gender. Y5, Q1 25.2% 25.2% 2.9 Tax administration and compliance improved (% increase N/A in the ratio of tax collections as a percent of GDP). (USAID Indicator) Short clarification: The indicator will measure the ratio of tax collections as a percent of GDP.
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target
Y5, Q1 25.4% 25.4% 2.10 Amount of Domestic Revenue
Mobilization (DRM-Taxes, Fees, N/A Fines, and Charges) collections as a percent of GDP). (USAID Indicator) Short clarification: The indicator will measure the ratio of ‘DRM- Taxes, Fees, Fines, and Charges’ collections as a percent of GDP. 4.1 Number of laws, policies, Y5, Q1 1 2 regulations, or standards to No completed results enhance energy sector governance formally proposed, adopted, or implemented as supported by USG assistance. (USAID Indicator)
Short clarification: The indicator will count each laws, policies, regulations or standards addressing clean energy formally proposed, adopted or implemented through G4G support. 4.2 Number of PPDs conducted Y5, Q1 3 19 through G4G support to advance 1 PPD event energy sector policies.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each PPD event conducted through G4G support to advance energy sector policies. Under PPDs we assume thematic meetings with the participation of major stakeholders, such as GoG, CSOs and private sector representatives. 4.3 Energy amount of cross-border Y5, Q1 620 GWh 2,430 GWh electricity traded that is 28 GWh attributable to G4G assistance. (USAID Indicator)
Short clarification: This indicator will measure the amount of cross border energy traded between Georgia and Turkey. The included target data is for the fiscal year (i.e., October 1 – September 30). The data source for measuring actual performance will come
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target directly from the website of the Electricity System Commercial Operator (ESCO).
4.4 Number of institutions with Y5, Q1 2 5 improved capacity to address No competed results clean energy issues as supported by G4G. (USAID indicator)
Short clarification: The indicator will count institutions that received capacity building assistance through G4G support. 5.1 Number of private and civil Y5, Q1 100 510 society organizations received 58 businesses capacity building assistance through G4G on development, implementation, and enforcement of targeted reforms.
Short clarification: The indicator will count each private and civil society organization that received capacity building assistance through G4G support to develop, implement, and enforce the targeted reforms. If the organization receives different types of assistance, each will be counted separately. The indicator also will capture organizations classified under 3rd and 4th components. 5.2 Number of quality Y5, Q1, 1 12 services/products provided by No completed results professional business associations & think tanks to their clients as a result of USG assistance. (USAID Indicator).
Short clarification: This indicator measures the number of quality of services such as research, policy advice in areas affecting industry,
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target publication of polling data, policy papers, policy seminars, membership meetings, and advocacy activities that are available and used by private enterprises and individual, others. The indicator also will capture services/products provided relevant to the 3rd and 4th components.
5.3 Number of journalists trained Y5, Q1 30: 298: through G4G support to provide 20 journalists: 3 males, 17 females 15 149 males, credible and reliable reporting on males, 149 issues affecting Georgia’s 15 females. business enabling environment. females. Short clarification: The indicator will count each journalist receiving G4G supported training on relevant subjects. If one person receives several trainings on different issues, each instance will be counted separately. The indicator data will be disaggregated based on gender. 5.4 Number of persons from Y5, Q1 100: 750: private and civil society 80 persons: 43 males, 37 females 50 375 males, organizations receiving training males, 375 through G4G support on the 50 females. development, implementation, and females. enforcement of the targeted reforms.Short clarification: The indicator will count each person from private and civil society organizations receiving G4G supported trainings to develop, implement, and enforce the targeted reforms. If one person receives several trainings on different issues, each instance will be counted separately. The indicator also will include corresponding trainings relevant to the 3rd and 4th components. The indicator data will be disaggregated based on gender.
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Indicator Y5, Q1, Cumulative Results 2019 Cumulative Target Target
6.1 Proportion of females who Y5, Q1 80% 78% report increased self-efficacy at 100% of female participants who the conclusion of G4G supported completed the forms reported on the trainings/programming. (USAID increased self-efficiency Indicator) Short clarification: The data on the indicator will be collected at the end of each training event based on the women participants’ survey.
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APPENDIX B: DONOR COORDINATION MATRIX
Time Contact Donor G4G Supported Donor Donor Project Title Contact Information Frame Person/Role Funding Reform
Georgia: Strengthening Kathie Julian, 2014- [email protected] USD 500 Capital Market and ADB Domestic Resource Resident 2016 Tel: +(995 32) 2250 619 K Pension Reform Mobilization Representative
Giorgi Kiziria, Road Corridor 2011- USD 140 ADB Deputy Team [email protected] TBI Investment Project 2015 M Leader
Urban Services Irakli Chkhonia, 2013- USD 100 ADB Improvement Investment Senior Project [email protected] TBI 2018 K Project Officer
ADB, EBRD, Choi Byoung- Nenskra Hydropower USD 230 Partnership TBD Seub, CEO & [email protected] ETM Development Project M Fund President
Pilot Project for George Introduction of an Gaprindashvili, Czech Information System for Leading Development of Development 2013- [email protected] CZK 12.63 Data Transferring and Specialist, Head Water Resource Agency 2015 Tel: +(995) 591 404 043 M Groundwater Monitoring of Projects and Management plans (CzDA) Network in Kvareli and Analytical Lagodekhi Municipalities Department
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Danish Supporting GoG in Energy Efficiency and International 2016- accomplishment of Sustainable Energy in Bidzina Chkonia [email protected] €2.13M Development 2020 the obligations Georgia Agency under the EU - AA Assistance to the Government of Georgia with Development of 2016- David EUR 175 EBRD [email protected] ETM Development Renewable Energy 2017 Managadze K Investments: Electricity Trading Platform Manuel Antunes- Development of a Provide assistance Vallerey, Sustainable and Green through Policy EBRD 2018 Renewable [email protected] NA Hydropower Sector in Dialogue and Energies, Senior Georgia Capacity Building Engineer
Rehabilitation of Inguri David Energy Security, EBRD [email protected]; EUR 28M Hydro Power Plant Managadze ETM Development
Overall Bruno Balvanera, Institutionalized Director Framework for Support Public Private 2015- EBRD (Caucasus, [email protected] TBD Public Consultation Dialogue 2018 Moldova and and support on Belarus) G4G targeted reform areas Technical Assistance to 2015- David Draft Law on EBRD, EU the GoG for drafting Law [email protected]; NA 2018 Managadze Energy Efficiency on Energy Efficiency
Nino Shanidze, Georgia - Jvari - Khorga 2013- EBRD, KfW Senior Project [email protected] EUR 60 M ETM Development Interconnection 2016 Coordinator
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Christian Gessl, 2015- EUR 8.75 Establishment of EU East Invest 2 Project Key Expert on [email protected] 2018 M PPD platform Policy
EIB-03 Technical Alvaro Ortega Assistance for the Water [email protected] Development of 2010- Aparicio, EUR 420 EU Infrastructure [email protected] Water Resource 2016 Program K Modernization and Tel: (+995 32) 2943763 Management plans Manager Development Project Zurab Environmental Protection Jincharadze, Development of 2012- zurab.jincharadze@blacksea- EU of International River River Basin EUR 7.5 M Water Resource 2017 riverbasins.net Basin Project Management Management plans Expert Development of EU Twinning Project for smart metering EU Planned NA NA NA GNERC regulatory framework
2016- Ketevan keti.sandroshvili@energy- Energy Strategey EU EU4Energy Governance TBI 2021 Sandroshvili community.org Reform, ETM
Nikos Tsakalidis, INOGATE (Regional 2012- EUR 16.6 EU Deputy Team [email protected] ETM Development Project) 2015 M Leader
Legislative Impact Katerina Assessment, Drafting 2015- RIA National EU Velichkova, RIA [email protected] EUR 1.5 M and Representation 2017 Framework Expert Location
Technical Assistance for 2011- Muriel Lumbert, Muriel.Lambert-de- EU Enguri / Vardnili HPP EUR 4 M ETM Development 2016 Project Manager [email protected] Rehabilitation
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Eszter Süle Resident 2016- EU Twinning Twinning [email protected] EUR 1.1 M ETM Development 2017 Advisor, E- Control Austria Twinning Project - Tax Reform (Tax Strengthening 2014- Irakli Khmaladze, payment EU Administrative Capacity [email protected] EUR 1.3 M 2015 Project Manager simplification, Tax of the Georgia RS in Code Review) Taxation Paata Iakobashivli, European Development of Water Infrastructure 2013- (from MDF) Head Investment [email protected], [email protected] EUR 40 M Water Resource Modernization II 2018 of Projects and Bank Management plans Analytical Department Foundation of German Julianna Private Industry for Senior Expert Service N/A Schüller, Project [email protected] N/A Sector/CSO International Coordinator Development Cooperation
Gaelle Assayag, French Head of Development 2017- [email protected] Pension Reform Representative TBI Pension Reform Agency 2019 +995 557 709 108 Office of the (AFD) South Caucasus
G4G is Global Environment 2016- Ana Shubitidze collaborating with GEF Facility (GEF) Small [email protected] TBI 2017 Project Manager the GEF Small Grants Programme Grants Programme Anke Sahmland, German Customs Head of Foreign Federal Development of Customs 2015- Enforcement; Relations [email protected] TBI Customs Post Clearance Audit 2017 Customs Post Department at Service Clearance Audit German customs
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2017- RIA National GIZ GIZ Legal Program Lika Akhobadze [email protected] NA 2018 Framework
Legal Approximation towards European 2013- Dr. Jens Deppe, Insolvency Reform; GIZ [email protected] TBI Standards in the South 2016 Team Leader Land Registration Caucasus Tax Reform; Customs Private Sector 2013- Marieta Riedel, Administration and GIZ Development Project in [email protected] TBI 2016 Expert Enforcement; RIA the South Caucasus National Framework Tax Reform; Eka Avaliani, Customs Georgia Investment 2013- [email protected] IFC Operations USD 1.8 M Administration and Climate Project 2016 Tel: +(995) 599 560 229 Officer Enforcement, Tax Perception Survey
IFC Infra 2012- Bjorn Brandizarg, USD 700 Clean Energy Invest [email protected] ETM Development Ventures 2015 Consultant M
Construction of Nino Shanidze, Underground Gas KfW Senior Project [email protected] NA Energy Security Storage (UGS) Gas; Coordinator Policy Measures
Encourages Nino Shanidze, Extension Transmission 2016- EUR 420 competitive energy KfW Senior Project [email protected] Network Georgia II 2019 K trade and private Coordinator sector investments
Fiscal Policy Adjustment 2018- Energy sector KfW Hans Rieck [email protected]; EUR 200M Loan 2021 policy measures
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Rehabilitation of Drinking, Nino Shanidze, Development of 2010- EUR 101.8 KfW Waste and Rainwater Senior Project [email protected] Water Resource 2015 M Systems in Batumi Coordinator Management plans
TA to GoG for Policy Implement policy KfW Measures Implementer Planned NA NA NA measures NA
Westgaard Darfting Norwegian Consortium of NVE - Kirsten Winther; Renweable Energy 2018 [email protected]; [email protected] USD 4 M Government NIRAS Fonnelop Jon Law, Capacity Erling Building Institutional Cooperation Between Norwegian Norwegian Water Resources and Kjell Repp, Head Ministry of 2013- NOK Water Resource Energy Directorate and of International [email protected] Foreign 2016 13.68 Management Ministry of Energy and Section Affairs Natural Resources of Georgia
Norwegian Energy Strategy Endre Ottosen, Ministry of Sustainable Hydropower 2012- Development; Project [email protected] TBI Foreign Development 2015 Water Resource Coordinator Affairs Management
Norwegian SPARE- International Madona Society for School Project for 2012- Pirvelashvili, [email protected] Energy Strategy the TBI Application of Resources 2015 Project [email protected] Development Conservation and Energy Coordinator of Nature Private Sector and Civil Society Tamuna 2015 - [email protected] Capacity Peace Corps Let Girls Learn Nozadze, TBI 2017 Tel.: +(995) 591 095 973 Strengthening / Coordinator Women and Youth Empowerment Lasha Labadze, Overall Swiss Inclusive Growth 2013- Deputy Director Institutionalized Cooperation [email protected] GEL 140 K Dialogues 2014 ISET Policy Framework for Office Institute Public Consultation
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and support on G4G targeted reform areas
U.S. Tax Reform; Treasury Davit Revenue Advisor 2012- [email protected] Customs Office of Koguashvili, USD 1 M Program 2017 Tel: +(995) 599 121 120 Administration and Technical Consultant Enforcement Assistance Climate Resilient Flood Development of 2012- Ivane Tsiklauri, USD 5.06 UNDP and Flash Flood [email protected] Water Resource 2016 Project Manager M Management Management Plans
Enhancing Environmental Development of 2015- Nino Gvazava USD 1.28 UNDP Monitoring and Reporting [email protected] Water Resource 2018 Project Manager M in Georgia Management Plans
Nino Antadze, Development of UNDP/GEF Kura Ara(k)s 2009- Energy and [email protected] UNDP USD 2.9 M Water Resource project 2014 Environment Tel.: (+995) 599 562 200 Management Plans Team Leader Advancing Integrated Water UNDP-GEF Kura II 2017- Tamar Resources UNDP-GEF [email protected] TBI Project 2022 Gugushvili Management across the Kura River Basin Michael McClain – PhD, Professor Enviromental Flow UNESCO-IHE Water 2016- of Ecohydrology UNESCO [email protected] TBI (Eflow) Management University 2017 Department of Methodology Water Science and Engineering Overall Advancing CSO Tamar Institutionalized Capacities and Engaging 2014- [email protected] USAID Karosanidze, USD 5.5 M Framework for Society for 2019 Tel: +(995) 599 902 298 COP Public Consultation Sustainability (ACCESS) Collaboration on a
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PPD under DCFTA awareness campaign
AGT/Black Sea 2011- Will Polen, USAID [email protected] USD 80 K ETM Development Transmission Project 2017 Senior Director 2018- Energy Strategy, USAID Energy Program Jake Delphia [email protected] USD 8 M 2021 ETM Enhancing Capacity for Danna Kenney, Low Emission 2013- COP Inga [email protected] Energy Strategy USAID USD 6 M Development Strategies 2018 Pkhaladze, Tel: +(995) 32 2 50 63 43 Development (EC-LEDS) DCOP Georgian Human and GoG and CSOs Roman Institutional Capacity 2015- capacity building in USAID Tsutskiridze, [email protected] USD 7 M Development (HICD) 2020 G4G targeted COP 2020 Project reform areas Implementation of Good Governance 2015- David Smith, [email protected] the RIA National USAID USD 11 M Initiative in Georgia (GGI) 2020 COP Tel: +(995) 598 24 77 47 Framework Draft Water Law Integrated Natural Development of Resources Management 2012- Marika Shotadze, USAID [email protected] USD 5 M Water Resource in Watersheds of 2014 Program Director Management plans Georgia Overall Institutionalized Media for Transparent Lika Framework for and Accountable 2014- [email protected] USAID Chakhunashvili, USD 5.1 M Public Consultation Governance (M-TAG) 2019 Tel: +(995) 599 902 298 COP and support on Program G4G targeted reform areas [email protected] Momavlis Taoba (Future 2014- Marina USAID Tel: +(995) 322 990049 TBD Youth involvement Generation) Project 2017 Ushveridze, COP Tel: +(995) 322 233338 Jargalan NARUC- Black Sea 2006- Jambaldorj, USD 200 USAID [email protected] ETM Development Regulatory Initiative 2020 Senior Program K Officer
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Private Sector and Civil Society Mariam Promoting Gender 2013- [email protected] Capacity USAID Chitishvili / PR TBI Equality in Employment 2016 Tel:(+995) 032 299 88 56 Strengthening / Manager Women Empowerment Restoring Efficiency to Luisa 2013- [email protected] USD 19.5 USAID Agricultural Production Namicheishvili, Crop Insurance 2018 Tel: +(995) 595 030 353 M (REAP) DCOP Overall Institutionalized Supporting Local Self- Framework for 2014- Nino Lomjaria, [email protected] USAID Governance Reforms in TBD Public Consultation 2015 COP Tel: +(995) 555 02 02 00 Georgia and support on G4G targeted reform areas Zrda represents an opportunity to strengthen the skills, productivity, and networks of local actors – from vulnerable households to Katy The ZRDA activity in 2016- USD 14.7 developed Micro, USAID Chumburidze, Tel: +995552413 Georgia 2021 M Small, and Medium DCOP Enterprises (MSMEs) – so they can contribute to broad-based economic growth and strengthened resilience in target communities. Youth Entrepreneurial Private Sector and Skills for Advancing Civil Society Nino Lagvilava / [email protected] USAID Employability and Income TBI TBI Capacity Chief of Party Tel: +(995) 558 16 51 67 Generation in Georgia Strengthening / (YES – Georgia) Youth
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Long-term electricity network analysis, Energy Technology and 2016- USAID/USEA William Polen [email protected] NA development plans Governance Program 2018 to assist transm. & distr. grid owners and operators John Gabriel Development Policy 2012- Capital Market WB Goddard, Senior [email protected] TBI Operation (DPO) Series 2015 Reform Economist Thomas Edward Haven / Team Georgia National 2016- Leader Innovations and WB Innovation Ecosystem [email protected] USD 40 M 2021 Siddhartha Raja / Technology (GENIE) Project (Senior ICT Policy Specialist Land registration Kathrine M. pilot project Irrigation and Land Kelm, Senior 2014- implementation WB Market Development Land [email protected] USD 50 M 2019 Irrigation tariff Project Administration methodology Specialist development SESA of Development Scenarios for El. Sector 2016 - USD 750 Environmental and WB Tea Avazashvili, [email protected] Implementer Stucky, 2018 K social assessment SEEC Joseph Melitauri, Transmission Grid 2014- Senior USD 61.88 WB [email protected] ETM Development Strengthening Project 2019 Operations M Officer Michelle P. Youth Inclusion and Rebosio 2014- [email protected] USD 500 WB Social Accountability Calderon, Social TBI 2016 Tel: +(995) 322 907 484 K Project Development Specialist WB, U.S. South Caucasus Angela Treasury Financial Sector Advisory 2014- Prigozina, [email protected] Office of Project, Capital Markets TBI Pension Reform 2017 Country Sector Tel.: +(995) 322 296 228 Technical and Pension Reform Coordinator Assistance Technical Assistance
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APPENDIX C: UTILIZATION OF USG PERSONNEL AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DONOR-FUNDED PROJECTS
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER USG PERSONNEL
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC): G4G continues collaboration with NARUC in Energy sector reforms.
US Trade Representative (USTR) and US Customs: G4G facilitated discussion between the RS, USTR and US Customs on potential collaboration in the area of AEO and post clearance control. G4G is also collaborating with USTR on the Law on e-Commerce.
USTR Europe and Middle East Affairs Office: United States Trade Representative, Jason Buntin, in cooperation with G4G, joined efforts on developing issues related to SMEs, e-commerce legislation, technical barriers to trade (TBT), RIA, PPD and digital trade. United States Energy Agency (USEA): G4G is collaborating with USEA on the planned study tour for GoG officials on ETM in the US. USAID HQ: G4G is collaborating with the USAID HQ’s Communications Department on producing a Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM) video on Georgia’s achievements in Tax and Customs Reform and its benefits. USAID Armenia: G4G is collaborating with USAID Armenia to support cross-border electricity trade. CLDP: G4G and CLDP agreed to coordinate their efforts in the Insolvency Reform implementation process. United State Forest Service (USFS): G4G is collaborating with the USFS on Mining Sector Reform.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER USAID PROJECTS USAID Serbia: G4G is collaborating with USAID Serbia in ETM.
Good Governance Initiative (GGI): G4G collaborated with Good Governance Initiative (GGI) in Georgia, a five-year activity funded by USAID to implement RIA National Framework. G4G held several meetings with project representatives to coordinate activities for implementation of RIA National Framework.
HICD 2020: HICD 2020 is supporting ESCO to identify fundamental reasons of performance gaps and develop recommendations for improvement. Since ESCO plays an important role in reforming the electricity system and is one of the counterparts of G4G, it was agreed that G4G will participate in the working group meetings with the representatives of ESCO, HICD 2020 and other stakeholders. G4G has been collaborating with HICD 2020 on functional analysis and employee satisfaction survey of the RS. Crystal Fund: G4G is cooperating with Crystal Fund and PH International in the frames of the program "Youth Entrepreneurial Skills for Advancing Employability and Income Generation in Georgia" (YES – Georgia). G4G is coordinating the program for businesses and business support organizations interested in youth empowerment with the aim to increase employability among youth. ZRDA: G4G is cooperating with ZRDA in the grant program “Youth Innovation Events” implemented by ELVA. Energy Program (EP): G4G has begun cooperating with EP; EP commenced in December 2017.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DONOR-FUNDED PROJECTS EU “Water Initiative for Eastern Partnership” (EUWI+): G4G worked closely with EUWI on water resource management. EU “EU4Energy Governance”: G4G is collaborating with “EU4Energy Governance in Energy Strategy Reform, ETM, and the “Regional Energy Summit.”
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East Invest 2: G4G worked with EU project East Invest 2 on business support organization and EPAC development and on the Annual Partner Conference in Yerevan, Armenia, aimed to fostering economic cooperation between EU and Eastern Partnership countries. Konrad Adenauer Fund/PMCG: A research project to identify gaps between EU Renewable Energy (RE) directives and existing legal and regulatory framework in Georgia was conducted by PMCG Research funded by Konrad Adenauer Fund. At a presentation of the research results, G4G presented biomass and renewable energy share in the current energy mix, current challenges and future perspectives in increase share of renewable energy in the countries energy mix. EU “Legislative Impact Assessment, Drafting and Representation Location” Project: G4G held several meetings with project experts to coordinate activities related to institutionalizing the RIA mechanism across the GoG. G4G is collaborating with the project in regards to Water Resource Management Law RIA. ADB: G4G continued collaboration with ADB on Capital Market, Pension Reform and Energy Sector Reform. G4G is also collaborating on the ADB “Urban Services Improvement Investment Project.” IFC: G4G participated as a working group member on a second study of customs time release. G4G with IFC and other donors (GiZ, EBRD) have been collaborating on insolvency. IMF TADAT: G4G is working with the IMF’s TADAT department to support the RS. IMF Pension Reform and Capital Market Support: G4G collaborates with IMF for planning Pension and Capital Market Reform. Federal Customs Service of Germany: G4G collaborated with the Federal Customs Service of Germany for implementation of the post-clearance audit action plan and study tour. WCO “Risk Analysis Program”: TFS is being integrated with a WCO supported risk analysis program (Cargo Targeting System). EBRD: G4G continued collaboration and participation with the Investor’s Council. G4G is also working closely with EBRD on Mining Sector Reform and women empowerment. EBRD “Electricity Trading Platform Project”: G4G is collaborating with EBRD on the "Electricity Trading Platform" project. EBRD “Development of a Sustainable and Green Hydropower Sector in Georgia”: G4G is collaborating with EBRD in sustainable hydropower sector development. German Industry for Int’l Cooperation Senior Expert Service: G4G collaborates with the Senior Expert Service to support EPAC and the private sector. EU project “Support to the Development of Private and Administrative Law Systems in Georgia” implemented by GiZ: G4G closely coordinates with GiZ on development of insolvency law. WB Land Registration Pilot Project implementation: G4G collaborates with WB to support Land Registration Reform. WB “Georgian National Innovation Ecosystem” (GENIE) Project: G4G collaborates with WB through the GENIE project for Innovation Reform. WB Pension Reform Activity: G4G is collaborating with WB in Pension Reform. WB Irrigation and Land Market Development Project (WB-ILMD): G4G worked with the ILMD project in developing the ILMD's strategy paper on irrigation sector regulation. UNDP “Enhancing Environmental Monitoring and Reporting in Georgia”: G4G began discussions with UNDP's Enhancing Environmental Monitoring and Reporting in Georgia to identify areas of possible cooperation with regards of data collection and processing related to water resource management. UNDP KURA II Project: G4G is collaborating with the KURA II project to further push implementation of environmental flow (EF) methodology, developed under G4G. UNDP intends to take-up the methodology developed and work on the implementation plan. DANIDA/NIRAS “Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy in Georgia”: The Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) funded project “Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy in Georgia,”
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implemented by NIRAS, aims at supporting the MoE, MoESD, MoF, GNERC, GSE and ESCO in accomplishment of the obligations under the EU–Georgia AA. G4G participated in a PPD during the quarter under the scope of the project. G4G expressed interest to further cooperating with DANIDA in building a sustainable energy sector in Georgia. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): On December 12–13, G4G participated in the Renewable Energy Hard Talk on “New Possibilities for Developing Renewable Energy in Georgia,” organized by the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN 21) and UNECE at the Ministry of Energy (MoE). Discussions were held on the progress made in terms of facilitating and utilizing renewable energy sources, ensuring relevant regulatory/legal framework and latest trends. Emerging issues were also reviewed. G4G discussed M-CEP concept and the importance of inclusion of new technologies in renewable energy in energy planning and drafting energy strategy of Georgia. EU - "Eastern Partnership Assistance Program": Provides technical support to Georgian authorities with respect to Electricity Market reform in the coming months. G4G is cooperating with the Program concerning electricity market/ETM development. Good Governance Fund (GGF) (UK gov't project implemented by PwC): G4G is collaborating with GGF on CIT reform and within Investor Council activities. Peace Corps: G4G works with the Peace Corps’ global program "Let Girls Learn" on youth and women empowerment through mentorship and trainings on advocacy and entrepreneurship as well as participated in a resource fair organized by the Peace Corps. Global Environment Facility (GEF) Small Grants Programme: G4G is collaborating with the GEF Small Grants Programme, which allocates USD 400,000 to support projects that conserve and restore the environment. UNESCO-IHE Water Management University: GEO, G4G grantee for the “Developing Environmental Flow Methodology” grant program, conducted a workshop to present the methodology and guidebook for the determination of environmental flows in Georgia with the active involvement of the international expert team including Professors Michael McClain and Rebecca Therme from the UNESCO-IHE Water Management University. GiZ “Legal Approximation towards European Standards in the South Caucasus”: G4G is cooperating with GiZ on RIA under the “Legal Approximation towards European Standards in the South Caucasus” program. GiZ: G4G is collaborating with GiZ on vocational education, related to G4G’s vocational education initiatives within relative areas of activity. Agence Francaise de Development (French Development Agency - AFD): G4G collaborates with AFD on Pension Reform. AFD will provide technical assistance to the Pension Agency. Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate: G4G is collaborating with the Norwegian Government in water resource management, specifically WEAP. The Norwegian Government has signed a four-year MoU with the GoG in water resource management activities. KfW: Extension Transmission Network Georgia II project and Fiscal Policy Adjustment Loan project: G4G is collaborating with KfW on the above stated projects in the energy sector.
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APPENDIX D: UTILIZATION OF INTERNS
Name Internship Period G4G Supervisor & Component
Giorgi Giorgobiani/Energy Trade Dimitri Mamporia 10/5/2018 - 11/5/2018 Policy Improvement Component Giorgi Giorgobiani/Energy Trade Lizi Kvirikashvili 10/5/2018 - 11/5/2018 Policy Improvement Component Tamar Buadze GOG Capacity Ketevan Mamukelashvili 10/5/2018 - 11/5/2018 Strengthening Component
Maya Eristavi/Private Sector and Irakli Bregvadze 10/5/2018 - 01/5/2018 Civil Society Capacity Strengthening Component
Irina Iremashvili/Cross Cutting Giorgi Rizhvadze 10/5/2018 - 11/5/2018 Component
Maya Eristavi/Private Sector and 11/5/2018 - 2/4/2019 Civil Society Capacity Strengthening Component Tsatso Davitiani Tamar Julakidze/Private Sector 11/5/2018 - 2/4/2019 and Civil Society Capacity Strengthening Component Tea Dzindzibadze Mariam Bakhtadze/ GOG 11/5/2018 - 1/4/2019 Capacity Strengthening Ana Chachanidze Component Giorgi Giorgobiani/Energy Trade 11/5/2018 - 1/4/2019 Giorgi Goginashvili Policy Improvement Component
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APPENDIX E: G4G ADVISORS UTILIZED IN GOG INSTITUTIONS
Name Area(s) of Focus GoG Institution Roman Ladus RIA Parliament, GNTA Giorgi RIA Parliament, GNTA Mukhigulishvili John Downes Tourism Parliament, GNTA Chris Thorne Capital Markets NBG Nigel Kirk Adams Mining Reform MoESD/The National Agency of Mines Jessica Majno Innovation & Technology MoESD Kurt Dassel Innovation & Technology MoESD Merab Labadze Innovation & Technology MoESD Mariam Innovation & Technology MoESD Dakhundaridze Michael Wells IFRS MoF/SARAS James Callihan Energy MoESD Sriram (Sri) Sekar Energy MoESD Sarah Godby Tax Behavioral Insights RS Steve Watkins Tax Behavioral Insights RS
Greg Lidrbauch Tax Behavioral Insights RS Archil Tsertsvadze Capital Markets NBG Nick Downes Capital Markets NBG Julian Gladwin Capital Markets NBG Giorgi Batlizde Capital Markets MoESD, NBG Tamta Ivanishvili Capital Markets MoESD, NBG Eka Katamadze Innovation (Business House) MoESD
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APPENDIX F: UTILIZATION OF PRIVATE SECTOR AND CSOS
N (#) Name of Organization Area(s) of Focus Utilization Legal Profession’s 1 EPAC Member Development Center (LPDC) Collaboration 2 Abkhazintercont (AlC) Women, Entrepreneurship Collaboration
3 Agency for Strategy Initiatives EPAC Member Collaboration Tax Enforcement and 4 AmCham Administration, CSO Capacity Collaboration Building, EPAC Member 5 Analysis & Consulting Team Business Perception Survey Collaboration Association of Actuaries and 6 Crop Insurance Collaboration Financial Analysts Association of Banks of Civil Society Capacity 7 Collaboration Georgia Building, EPAC Member Association of Business Tax Enforcement and 8 Consulting Organizations of Administration, EPAC Collaboration Georgia Member Association of Flower 9 EPAC Member Collaboration Producers of Georgia Tax Enforcement and Association of Law Firms of 10 Administration/Insolvency, Collaboration Georgia EPAC Member Association of Pharmaceutical 11 Companies Representatives in EPAC Member Collaboration Georgia Youth engagement in PPD, Association of Young EPAC Member, Tax 12 Collaboration Economists of Georgia Enforcement and Administration, RIA Association of Young 13 Professionals in Energy of Energy Collaboration Georgia Tax Enforcement and Consultations 14 ATA partners Administration Outreach 15 Atlantic Council of Georgia EPAC Member Collaboration 16 Bank of Georgia Women Empowerment Collaboration Batumi International Container Trade Facilitation and 17 Collaboration Terminal Customs
Civil Society Capacity 18 Believe Foundation Collaboration Building, Youth
Legal Survey and Recommendations on the 19 BLC Implementation of Mortgage Collaboration Backed Securities Mechanisms British Georgian Chamber of 20 EPAC Member Collaboration Commerce
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Support National PPD, Youth Business and Economic 21 engagement in PPD, EPAC Collaboration Centre Member Business Association “Women 22 Youth Engagement in PPD Outreach for Tomorrow” Tax Enforcement and Business Association of Administration, Civil Society 23 Consultations Georgia Capacity Building, Customs and Trade Business Professionals 24 EPAC Member Collaboration Network Business Rehabilitation and 25 Insolvency Practitioner's Insolvency Collaboration Association (BRIPA) Caucasus Environmental NGO EPAC Member, Water Collaboration, 26 Network Resource Management Consultations Water Resource 27 Caucasus University Management, EPAC Outreach Youth Engagement in PPD 28 Center for Business Advocacy EPAC Member Collaboration Civil Society Capacity 29 Center for Competition Building, EPAC Member, Collaboration Competition Policy Center for Competition Law EPAC Member, Competition 30 Collaboration and Consumer Protection Policy Center for Innovative 31 EPAC Member Collaboration Development of Enterprises 32 Center for Social Sciences EPAC Member Collaboration Center for Training and 33 EPAC Capacity Building Collaboration Consultancy Chamber de Commerce 34 Energy, EPAC Member Consultations France Georgia 35 Clean Energy Energy Collaboration Collaboration 36 Co-Investment Fund Energy Consultations 37 Construction Inspection EPAC Member, Building Code Collaboration Consumer Rights Protection 38 EPAC Member Collaboration and Control Center 39 Correggio Consulting Energy Collaboration 40 Crystal Fund Youth Engagement in PPD Outreach 41 Dechert LLC Competition Collaboration Energy,Capital Markets, Outreach 42 Eastern Power Corporation Innovation Collaboration Civil Society Capacity Economic Policy Research 43 Building, EPAC Member, Collaboration Center Youth engagement in PPD 44 Energo Aragvi Energy Collaboration Energy, Youth engagement in Collaboration 45 Energy Academy of Georgia PPD Outreach Civil Society Capacity Building
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46 Energy Efficiency Center Energy Collaboration Energy, 47 Energy Efficiency Centre Trade Facilitation and Collaboration Customs Water Resource 48 Energy Solutions Management, Collaboration Energy
49 Environmental Development Water Resource Management Collaboration
50 Europe Foundation EPAC Capacity Building Collaboration European Business 51 EPAC Member Collaboration Association European Federation of 52 Energy Collaboration Energy Traders
European Union-Georgian 53 EPAC Member Collaboration Business Council 54 Export Development Agency EPAC Member Collaboration Foundation Partnership for 55 EPAC Member Collaboration Road Safety
56 Free Market Advocacy EPAC Member Collaboration Youth Engagement in PPD Freight Forwarders Association Outreach 57 Trade Facilitation and of Georgia Collaboration Customs Tax Enforcement and 58 GAMMA Administration Consultations Water Resource Management Consultations 59 Georgia Hydro Energy Collaboration 60 Georgia Urban Enerji Energy Collaboration Georgian Alliance for Safe 61 EPAC Member Collaboration Roads Consultations, 62 Georgian American University Youth Engagement in PPD Outreach EPAC Member Collaboration Georgian Association “Women 63 Women engagement in PPD, Outreach in Business” Civil Society Capacity Building Consultations Georgian Association for 64 EPAC Member Quality (GAQ) Collaboration Georgian Association of 65 EPAC Member Collaboration Consulting Engineers Georgian Association of 66 EPAC Member Collaboration Consulting Engineers Georgian Association of 67 Customs and Trade Outreach Expeditors
Georgian Association of 68 EPAC Member Collaboration Guides
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Georgian Association of HR 69 EPAC Member Collaboration Professionals Georgian Association of Civil Society Capacity 70 Realtors Building, EPAC Member Collaboration 71 Georgian Bar Association EPAC Member Collaboration 72 Georgian Business Chamber EPAC Member Collaboration Georgian Chamber of Tax Enforcement and 73 Consultations Commerce and Industry Administration, Energy Georgian Distribution 74 EPAC Member Collaboration Association Georgian Ecotourism 75 EPAC Member Collaboration Association Georgian Energy Development 76 Energy Collaboration Fund Georgian Environmental 77 Water Resource Management Collaboration Outlook Civil Society Capacity Building, EPAC Member Collaboration 78 Georgian Farmers Association Water Resource Consultations Management, CSO Capacity Building, EPAC Member Georgian Hazelnut Producers 79 EPAC Member Collaboration and Exporters Association
Georgian Hotel and Restaurant 80 Collaboration Federation EPAC Member
Consultations 81 Georgian Hydro Power Energy Collaboration Georgian Incoming Tour- Trade Facilitation and 82 Consultations Operators Association Customs, EPAC Member Georgian Industrial Group 83 Energy Collaboration (GIG) Georgian Insurance CSO Capacity Building, Crop 84 Consultations Association Insurance Georgian International Energy 85 Energy Collaboration Corporation Georgian International Road Collaboration 86 Customs and Trade Carriers Association Consultations Georgian Investment Group 87 Energy Collaboration Energy Georgian Law and Policy 88 Youth engagement in PPD Collaboration Research Centre
Georgian Lawyers for Youth engagement in PPD, 89 Collaboration Independent Profession EPAC Member
Georgian Lawyers National Youth engagement in PPD, 90 Collaboration Association EPAC Member Civil Society Capacity Building, EPAC Member Collaboration 91 Georgian Logistics Association Trade Facilitation and Consultations Customs
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Women engagement in PPD, Georgian Microfinance 92 Civil Society Capacity Collaboration Association Building, EPAC Member Georgian Oil and Gas 93 Energy Collaboration Corporation 94 Georgian Pistachio Association EPAC Member Collaboration Georgian Renewable Energy 95 Development Association Energy Collaboration (GREDA) Youth engagement in PPD, Outreach Georgian Small and Medium Tax Enforcement and 96 Consultations Enterprise Association Administration, CSO capacity Collaboration Building, EPAC Member Georgian Society of Women engagement in PPD, 97 Accountants, Auditors and Civil Society Capacity Collaboration Consultants Building, EPAC Member Georgian Society of 98 EPAC Member Collaboration Investment Professionals
Civil Society Capacity Building, Crop Insurance, 99 Georgian Technical University Collaboration Energy, Youth engagement in PPD
100 Georgian Tourism Association EPAC Member Collaboration Georgian Vocational Education Civil Society Capacity 101 Building, EPAC Member Collaboration 102 Georgian Wine Association EPAC Member Collaboration Innovation and Technology Georgian Women Business Women Engagement in PPD, 103 Collaboration Association Civil Society Capacity Building, EPAC Member Youth Engagement in Georgian Young Lawyer’s PPD, CSO Capacity 104 Collaboration Association Building, EPAC Member, Land Registration Georgian-Ukrainian Business 105 EPAC Member Collaboration Club 106 GEPRA Business Associations Collaboration Tax Enforcement and 107 German Business Association Administration, CSO capacity Collaboration Building, EPAC Member 108 GRDS Energy Collaboration 109 HR Association EPAC Member Collaboration 110 Hydrolea LTD Energy Collaboration
111 Ilia State Univeristy Energy Collaboration
Information and Energy Collaboration 112 Communications Technology Innovation and Technology Consultations Business Council EPAC Member
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Infrastructure Construction 113 EPAC Member, Building Code Collaboration Companies Association Institute for Development for Media engagement in PPD, 114 Collaboration Freedom of Information EPAC Member Institutional and Capacity Water Resource 115 Outreach Building Development Center Management, EPAC Member Int’l School of Economics at Energy, Youth engagement in 116 Tbilisi State University-Policy PPD, CSO Capacity Collaboration Institute Building, EPAC Member, RIA International Black Sea 117 Youth Engagement Collaboration University International Business and 118 EPAC Member Collaboration Economic Development Center Youth engagement in PPD, CSO Capacity Building, International Chamber of Collaboration 119 Energy Commerce-Georgia Consultations Tax Enforcement and Administration International Investors 120 EPAC Member Collaboration Association 121 JS EnergoPro Energy Collaboration Consultations 122 JS Telasi Energy Collaboration Junior Chamber International 123 EPAC Member Collaboration Georgia Tax Enforcement and 124 Justice Development Center Administration, CSO capacity Consultations Building, EPAC Member Tax Enforcement and Administration, CSO capacity Consultations 125 KG Energy Building Collaboration Energy Knowledge and Experience Water Resource 126 Collaboration Transfer Management, Tax Reform Media Holding “Palitra” (Palitra 127 Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration TV, IPN, BPN) National Association of Local Media Engagement in PPD 128 Collaboration Authorities of Georgia Water Resource Management 129 National Broadcaster Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 130 New Economic School Water Resource Management Outreach Energy 131 News Agency “Agenda.ge” Collaboration Media Engagement in PPD 132 Newspaper “Georgia Today” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 133 Newspaper “Messenger” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 134 Newspaper “Rezonansi” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 135 NIRAS Energy Collaboration Online and Printed Journal 136 Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration “Liberali” Collaboration 137 Partnership Fund Energy Consultations 138 PH International Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration
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139 PMC Research EPAC Member Collaboration Media engagement in PPD, Energy Policy Management Consulting Collaboration, 140 Tax Enforcement and Group Consultations Administration, CSO Capacity Building Youth Engagement in Consultations 141 Poti APM Terminals Trade Facilitation Collaboration Consultations 142 Radio “Commersanti” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 143 Radio “Tavisupleba” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration
144 Real Estate Reform Center EPAC Member Collaboration 145 REC Caucasus Water Resource Management Collaboration Regional Management and 146 EPAC Member Collaboration Economic Development Center 147 San Diego State University Youth Engagement in PPD Collaboration 148 Savvy Consulting Tax Collaboration Schulze Global Investments 149 Energy Collaboration LTD 150 Strong Society EPAC Member Collaboration 151 Tax Payers Union EPAC Member Collaboration Transparency International Land Registration Reform, 152 Collaboration Georgia EPAC Member Treasuries Association of 153 Capital Markets Collaboration Georgia 154 TV Channel “Imedi” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 155 TV Channel “Maestro” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 156 TV Channel “Rustavi2” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration 157 TV Channel “Tabula” Media Engagement in PPD Collaboration Waste Management Youth Engagement, Internship 158 Collaboration Association Program, EPAC Member 159 WEG Energy Collaboration Business Perception Survey, 160 Wine Tourism Association Collaboration EPAC Member Women Business Council in 161 EPAC Member Collaboration Georgia 162 Women for Tomorrow EPAC Member Collaboration Trade Advisory Group 163 World Experience for Georgia Collaboration Establishment, Energy Youth Engagement in PPD Young Entrepreneur Consultations 164 Trade Advisory Group Association Collaboration Establishment, EPAC Member
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APPENDIX G: SUMMARY OF GRANT ACTIVITIES
Number Number of of Implementing Grants in USD Region of Type of Project Project Title Applications Grants Entity Awarded/Pending Implementation Beneficiaries Status Reviewed Awarded Economic Policy Tbilisi, Regions: Central Assessment on Collaborative 2 1 Research Center 25,955 East and West Government and Completed Governance Gaps (EPRC) Georgia Private Sector Assessment on Constraints Media, Public Tbilisi, Regions: Journalists Face in Covering 1 1 GMCG LLC 14,915 and Private Completed Kakheti, Adjara Reforms Sector Central Georgian Reform Progress Government, 3 1 ISET-PI 99,051 Tbilisi Completed Tracking System (GRPTS) Public and Private Sector Central Georgian Reform Progress Government, 1 1 ISET-PI 24,630 Tbilisi Completed Tracking System (GRPTS) Public and Private Sector PPD Quality Tracking Central 3 1 IDFI 94,700 Tbilisi Completed Mechanism Government
PPD Quality Tracking Central 3 1 IDFI 22,500 Tbilisi Completed Mechanism Government Association of Tbilisi, Regions: Women Young Kakheti, organizations, Empowering Women in Business 8 1 24,795 Completed Economists of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Women Georgia (AYEG) and Shida Kartli entrepreneurs Central Regulatory Impact Assessment Government, (RIA) on Irrigation Tariff 3 1 ISET-PI 39,445 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Public and Methodology Private Sector
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Central Establishing PPD Platform in Government, 2 1 BEC 29,956 Tbilisi Completed Parliament Public and Private Sector Central Business Perception Survey on Government, 3 1 ACT 37,779 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Policy Reforms Public and Private Sector Central Strengthening PPD Platform in Government, 2 1 BEC 54,274 Tbilisi Ongoing Parliament Public and Private Sector Women Women Capacity Building Economic Shida Kartli organizations, Activities in Samtskhe-Javakheti 6 1 24,925 Completed Games’ Club Region Women and Shida Kartli Regions entrepreneurs Institutional and Youth/Students Capacity Youth Debate on G4G Reforms 6 1 38,289 Tbilisi and youth Completed Development organizations Center (ICDC) Business Associations Business 5 1 GEPRA 25,000 Tbilisi Completed Development Program Associations Women Women Capacity Building Abkhazintercont organizations, 11 1 24,769 Imereti Region Ongoing Activities in Imereti Region (AlC) Women entrepreneurs Develop Three Policy Papers on Central Selected DCFTA Topics and Government, 4 1 EPRC 23,292 Tbilisi Completed Facilitate Analysis-based Public and Discussions Private Sector Georgian Local and DCFTA Awareness Raising Foundation for Central Trainings for Journalists and 6 1 Strategic and 59,990 Tbilisi, Regions Government, Completed CSOs International Public and studies (GFSIS) Private Sector
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Central Tbilisi Business Government, Analytical Support to TAG 5 1 Service Center 26,120 Tbilisi Completed Public and (TBSC) Private Sector Central Business Perception Survey on Government, 4 1 CRRC Georgia 26,627 Tbilisi, Regions Ongoing Policy Reforms Public and Private Sector Central DCFTA Policy Papers on New Government, 2 1 PMO 38,950 Tbilisi, Regions Ongoing Approach Directives Public and Private Sector Energy and Water Consumption World Central End-Use Survey In Commercial 3 1 experience for 46,576 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Government and Industrial Sectors Georgia (WEG)
RIA on Electricity Trading Ilia State Central 3 1 39,400 Tbilisi Completed Mechanism (ETM) University Government
Central Electricity Production Modeling 3 1 WEG 34,495 Tbilisi Completed Government Energy Central Electricity Demand Forecast 5 1 Efficiency Centre 33,129 Tbilisi Completed Government Georgia (EEC) Central Energy Trading Vocational Government, 2 1 ISET-PI 53,958 Tbilisi Ongoing Program Public and Private Sector Local and Develop Water Resource Georgia's Central Management Guidance 1 1 Environmental 34,365 Region: Georgia Government, Completed Documents Applicable for Outlook (GEO) Public and Georgia Private Sector Regional Local and Green Paper on “Water Environmental Region: Central Allocation Plan Framework – 1 1 Centre for the 34,963 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Government, Completed Challenges for Implementation” Caucasus Region Public and (RECC) Private Sector
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Environment and Computer Models for Water Private Sector, 1 1 Development 34,125 Region: Georgia Completed Resource Management Planning CSOs (ED) Local and Central Innovative technologies for Georgia's Region: Georgia, Government, Water Re-use and Wastewater 1 1 Environmental 34,450 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Completed Public and Treatment Outlook (GEO) Region Private Sector, CSOs Local and Central Government, E.F. Methodology Testing 1 1 GEO 69,900 Region: Georgia Completed Public and Private Sector, CSOs Local and Central Region: Government, Water Demand Forecast 1 1 RECC 34,323 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Completed Public and Region Private Sector, CSOs Central RIA on Law on Water Resources Government, 1 1 ISET-PI 36,607 Region: Georgia Completed Management Public and Private Sector Local and Develop Water Framework Central Directive (WFD) Implementation Government, 2 1 GEO 59,802 Region: Georgia Completed Guidance Documents for Public and Georgia Private Sector, CSOs Local and Central Piloting water allocation Region: Government, modeling using WEAP in the 1 1 ED 65,846 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Completed Public and Aragvi River Basin Region Private Sector, CSOs
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Local and Central On-the-job Training in Water Government, Evaluation and Planning (WEAP) 2 1 ED 69,058 Region: Georgia Ongoing Public and System Private Sector, CSOs Local and Improve Government of Georgia Central (GoG) Capacity on Water Government, 1 1 GEO 77,230 Region: Georgia Ongoing Framework Directive (WFD) Public and Guidance Documents Private Sector, CSOs Local and Central Development of Gauging National Region: Government, Stations Network in the 1 1 Environmental 24,040 Mtskheta-Mtianeti Completed Public and Boundaries of Aragvi River Basin Agency (NEA) Region Private Sector, CSOs Capacity Building Training for Knowledge and Small Business Associations and 2 1 Experience 19,500 Tbilisi Private Sector Completed SME’s on Tax Code Advocacy Transfer RIA on the Estonian Corporate Central Income Tax (CIT) Model 2 1 AYEG 27,650 Tbilisi Completed Government Implementation in Georgia Public and Tax Perception Survey 3 1 CRRC Georgia 20,000 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Private Sector Existing Best Practice of Knowledge and Calculation of Natural and Public and 1 1 Experience 22,350 Tbilisi Completed Production Losses for Tax Private Sector Transfer Purposes Central Tax Audit Practice Survey and Government, 8 1 AmCham 30,310 Tbilisi Completed Assessment Public and Private Sector GEC Central RIA on VAT 3 1 Developments 39,884 Tbilisi Government, Completed Corporation Public and
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(GEC) Private Sector
Central Survey on External Factors Government, 2 1 CRRC Georgia 24,660 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Affecting Taxpayers’ Behavior Public and Private Sector
IFRS capacity building for SME's 5 1 SavvY 59,808 Tbilisi Private Sector Ongoing
Central Government, RIA on Crop Insurance 3 1 ISET-PI 29,900 Tbilisi Completed Public and Private Sector Establishment of a Professional Association of Central Orientation and Foundation Actuaries and Government, 1 1 65,990 Tbilisi, Regions Ongoing Training Program for Aspiring Financial Public and Certified Actuarial Analysts Analysts (AAFA) Private Sector Legal Survey and Central Recommendations on the Government, 5 1 BLC 51,820 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Implementation of Mortgage Public and Backed Securities Mechanisms Private Sector Government, Comprehensive Survey on State 3 1 CRRC Georgia 39,010 Tbilisi, Regions Public and Completed Procurement Private Sector State Procurement Regional Government, Trainings and Awareness 3 1 GCCI 44,866 Tbilisi, Regions Public and Completed Raising Private Sector Establishment of State New Vision Public and Procurement Educational 4 1 29,970 Tbilisi Ongoing University Private Sector Programs Central Association of Insolvency Reform Advocacy Government, 2 1 Law firms of 37,249 Tbilisi Completed Campaign Public and Georgia (ALFG) Private Sector Central Insolvency Office Holders Government, 2 1 ALFG 44,869 Tbilisi Completed Capacity Development Public and Private Sector
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Central Georgian Support in Implementation of Government, 1 1 Institute of 97,928 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Non-Structural Building Code Public and Building (GIB) Private Sector Regional Youth Innovation Elva Community Youth and youth 2 1 58,766 Regions Completed Events Engagement organizations Central Innovation and Technology Government, 6 1 PMO 26,617 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Sector Study Public and Private Sector Online Training Programs 2 1 Mindworks 31,460 Tbilisi, Regions Private Sector Ongoing Development Central Government, RIA on Pension Reform 3 1 ISET-PI 44,875 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Public and Private Sector Association of Central Trade Facilitation System (TFS) Freight- Government, 1 1 31,175 Tbilisi, Regions Completed Public Awareness and Training Forwarders of Public and Georgia (AFG) Private Sector Central Competitiveness Analysis of the Georgia and Government, 5 1 AFG 29,586 Completed Caucasus Transit Corridor (CTC) Azerbaijan Public and Private Sector Central Business Perception Survey on Government, 3 1 PMO 52,907 Tbilisi, Regions Ongoing Mining Sector Public and Private Sector
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Expert Topic Activity/Location Insolvency, Overview of Robert Emerging Standards and IBSU Gourley Practices
Roman Ladus RIA National Framework GIPA
Davit RIA National Framework GIPA Gvenetadze
Christian Gessl, Giulio Importance of Non Profit New University Campana, Luc Organizations for Georgia Hendrickx
Christian Importance of NGOs and Gessl, Giulio Gori State Teaching Business Associations for Campana, Luc University Georgia Hendrickx
Kevin Latner International Trade Q&A session, G4G office
Camelia Bulat Leadership/Entrepreneurship IBSU Black Sea University, Milo Insolvency Caucasus University, G4G Stevanovich office
Ilia Caucasus University, G4G Capital Markets Gogichaishvili office Bondo DCFTA Q&A session, G4G office Bolkvadze Tamuna Land Registration Q&A session, G4G office Buadze
Kurt Dassel Innovation Deloitte (DC)
Ryan Chilcote Journalism GIPA, Ilia St. Univ
Jake Delphia M-CEP Ilia St. Univ
Nino Effective Enforcement and Q&A session, G4G Office Gogelashvili Court Disputes
Imeda Effective Enforcement and Q&A session, G4G Office Dvalidze Court Disputes
Tamuna State Procurement Q&A session, G4G Office Buadze
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Nino Lipartia State Procurement Q&A session, G4G Office
Ketevan Q&A session, G4G Office State Procurement Buadze Nodar Q&A session, G4G Office State Procurement Kherkheulidze Tamuna Q&A session, G4G Office Land Registration Buadze Tamar Q&A session, G4G Office Land Registration Zarandia Tamuna Q&A session, G4G Office Insolvency Buadze Nina Q&A session, G4G Office Insolvency Amisulashvili Nona Q&A session, G4G Office Corporate Responsibility Zubitashvili Mikheil Q&A session, G4G Office Corporate Responsibility Chelidze Q&A session, G4G Office Maia Daiauri Taxation/Tax Disputes
Ketevan Q&A session, G4G Office Taxation, Tax Disputes Buadze Market Regulations, Q&A session, G4G Office Nino Zhvania Competition Law, Consumer Rights Market Regulations, Q&A session, G4G Office Tamar Competition Law, Consumer Lakerbaia Rights Bondo Q&A session, G4G Office EU-Georgia AA, DCFTA Bolkvadze Ketevan Q&A session, G4G Office Capital Markets Buadze Michael Intern training, G4G Office Resume Development Martley Public lecture, GIPA
Camelia Bulat Leadership and Advocacy
Camelia Bulat Leadership and Advocacy Public lecture, IBSU
Gary Whitehill Entrepreneurship (Women) Public discussion, Rooms Hotel
Terrance Association Development, Presentation, Karvasla
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Barkan Entrepreneurship
Andrew Entrepreneurship Fireside chat, Karvasla Thornhill
Camelia Bulat Association Development EBA consultancy, EBA office
Terrance Association Development Association locations Barkan
Maya Eristavi Association EBA Management/Administration
Davit Entrepreneurial mentorship G4G Office Chechelashvili
Gevorg Entrepreneurial mentorship Tech Park Poghosyan
Yrjo Ojasaar Entrepreneurial mentorship Tech Park
Sandro Entrepreneurial mentorship G4G Office Kandelaki
Irakli Entrepreneurial mentorship G4G Office Kashibadze
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