Our Projects
Our organization was founded in 2001. Since then, it has carried out extensive work to promote local development. Below is a brief description of the activities implemented by our organization and our partners. For any questions, please contact us at:
Project: "Improving the Conditions of Eco-migrants and Potential Eco-migrants Using Participatory Planning Tools"
Donor: Institute of Democracy, EU – 2020
Goal: To improve the living, integration, and socio-economic conditions of eco-migrants and potential eco-migrants in Lanchkhuti municipality through the joint efforts of beneficiaries, civil society, and local self-government.
Project: "Cooperation for the Sustainable Development of the Guria Coast"
Donor: SDC, ADA, UNDP – 2019
Goal: To develop strategic, sustainable development plans for the four settlements of the Guria coast (Grigoleti, Tskaltsminda, Ureki, and Shekvetili) in the medium-term perspective through community participation.
Project: "Strengthening Public Knowledge and Engaging Civil Society in Regional Planning"
Coalition: Regional Civil Society Network (R-CSN)
Donor: SDC, ADA, UNDP – 2018
Goal: To enhance public awareness and ensure the involvement of civil society in the regional planning process.
Project: "Civil Monitoring for Change"
Donor: Eurasia Partnership Foundation – 2017
Goal: To initiate and activate public monitoring in the territorial units of Lanchkhuti and Ozurgeti municipalities through the coalition of NGOs and media, improving the accountability and citizen-orientation of local self-governments.
Project: "Advocacy for the Development of Cities Left Without Self-Governance"
Donor: East-West Management Institute (EWMI)
Goal: To support the development and institutionalization of medium-term strategic socio-economic plans for the city of Lanchkhuti and Chokhatauri town.
Timeline: 2012–2013
Project: "Advocacy for Development"
Donor: East-West Management Institute (EWMI)
Coalition: Ozurgeti Young Scientists' Club
Goal: To develop and approve development plans for 6 communities in Lanchkhuti and Ozurgeti municipalities through advocacy mechanisms.
Timeline: 2011–2012
Project: "Plan with us how you spend our money!!!"
Donor: East-West Management Institute (EWMI)
Coalition: Ozurgeti Young Scientists' Club
Goal: To increase transparency and service efficiency of Non-entrepreneurial Legal Entities (NLEs) created by Ozurgeti and Lanchkhuti councils, supporting their strategic planning and beneficiary involvement.
Timeline: 2011–2012
Project: "Monitoring the Activities of Non-entrepreneurial Legal Entities (NLEs) in Ozurgeti and Lanchkhuti"
Donor: Eurasia Partnership Foundation
Coalition: Ozurgeti Young Scientists' Club, Guria TV
Goal: To consolidate regional NGOs and media to monitor the social and economic impact of NLEs created by local councils, helping them improve services and public transparency.
Timeline: 2011–2012
Project: "Improving Accessibility to Lanchkhuti Municipality Web System"
Donor: Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Association of Local Authorities of Georgia (NALAG)
Goal: To establish a corporate Ethernet network for Lanchkhuti municipality and rebrand the municipal website (www.lanchkhuti.org.ge).
Timeline: 2011
Project: "Participatory Budgeting – A Tool for Real Citizen Engagement in Lanchkhuti"
Donor: Open Society Georgia Foundation (OSGF)
Goal: To radically increase public participation in the decision-making and monitoring processes of Lanchkhuti Council, specifically in youth and sports programs.
Timeline: 2010–2011
Project: "Municipal Development of the Guria Region"
Donor: KF, COE, NALAG – 2010
Description: Establishment of Municipal Citizen Service Centers in Ozurgeti and Chokhatauri, and an electronic document management system in all three Guria municipalities.
Project: "Implementation of Document Management Systems in Gardabani, Gori, and Khelvachauri Municipalities"
Donor: GTZ, UNDP – 2009–2010
Description: Improving the management and accessibility of municipal public information.
Project: "Internet for the Younger Generation"
Donor: People In Need – 2009
Description: Enhancing the skills of 45 young people in retrieving electronic information.
Project: "Environmental Cooperation for the Black Sea"
Donor: EU – 2008–2009
Description: Development of a sustainable development plan for Tskaltsminda village, the first of its kind around the Black Sea.
Project: "New Forms of Service in New Municipalities"
Donor: OSGF, NALA – 2008–2009
Description: Implementation of the "One-Stop-Shop" principle in Lanchkhuti Municipality.
Project: "Lanchkhuti Development Center"
Donor: U.S. Embassy – 2006–2007
Description: Enhancing youth skills in social activities and establishing an Internet Resource Center in Lanchkhuti.
Project: "Raising the Democratic and Economic Potential of the Guria Region"
Donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania; Partner: RELI – 2006–2007
Description: Professional development training in Lithuania for 52 representatives of the SME, NGO, and local government sectors of Guria.
Project: "Raising Environmental Awareness of the Kolkheti Lowland Population"
Donor: World Bank – 2005–2007
Description: Informing residents near Kolkheti National Park about the benefits of protected areas and promoting environmental conservation.
Project: "Increasing the Transparency of Local Self-Government"
Donor: Urban Institute – 2006
Description: Promoting transparent local elections and forming an ethical code of conduct for candidates.
Project: "Supporting Local Self-Government Development"
Donor: Urban Institute – 2005
Description: Publishing 12 issues of the "Transparent Self-Government" newspaper, covering legislative changes and local issues.
Project: "Information Center"
Donor: Eurasia Foundation – 2003–2005
Description: Supporting the development of the Lanchkhuti Information Center, increasing access to public data, and developing regional databases.
Project: "Power to the Powerless"
Donor: Save the Children; Coalition: Civitas Georgica – 2003–2004
Description: Supporting the institutionalization of commission-based distribution of one-time social assistance in Georgia.
Project: "Information Oasis"
Donor: Eurasia Foundation – 2001–2002
Description: Establishment of the Lanchkhuti Information Center and increasing accessibility to legislative and public information.
