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Waste Management Technologies in Regions (Georgia):  The Waste Management Technologies in Regions activity will improve policy formulation and strategic planning related to waste management at national and local levels in Georgia; enhance the capacity of targeted municipalities to establish and sustainably manage waste facilities and services; and support the development of Georgia's recycling sector.  It will develop remediation plans for old and illegal landfills, which will improve management on thousands of hectares of land.  The activity will help reduce environmental pollution, improve sanitation and human health, and increase the quality and quantity of recycled products.With FY 2014 resources, the activity will train selected Georgian municipalities and waste management companies in waste collection and recycling systems, assist them with developing business plans for waste management and alternative tariff structures for waste collection services, and implement public awareness campaign to educate the populace about proper waste management practices.
Policy, Advocacy and Civil Society Development in Georgia (G-PAC) The Policy, Advocacy, and Civil Society Development Program in Georgia (G-PAC), a four-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). This program aims to strengthen civil societys role in advocating for and influencing the development and effective implementation of public policy reforms. In implementing this program, EWMI will work to strengthen the advocacy and watchdog roles of civil society organizations (CSOs) as advocates for an empowered citizenry; improve public policy discourse, research and analysis leading to the development of viable policy options which reflect the citizenrys needs to government; enhance the institutional capacity of universities in the areas of public policy, public administration and political science; and build coalitions to develop strong networks of CSOs throughout Georgia and strengthen their connections to media, political parties and constituencies.
USAID Local Governance Program (Georgia):  .Activities will directly support CAATSA Goal 2 ($2,850,000). .
Municipal Infrastructure and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) - Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project This project aims to: 1) develop and rehabilitate municipal infrastructure in certain municipalities affected by the 2008 conflict, including significant irrigation infrastructure; 2) upgrade the homes constructed by the Government of Georgia for persons displaced during the August 2008 conflict and redevelop buildings for use as durable housing for IDPs from previous conflicts; and 3) help ensure overall sustainability of interventions.
Georgia Microfinance Stabilization and Enhancement (GMSE) Activity The Georgia Microfinance Stabilization and Enhancement Activity (GMSE) aims to create stable and operationally sustainable Microfinance Institutions (MFIs), including rural credit in Georgia. It provides funds, technical assistance and training to increase the stability of selected institutions in Georgia through the emulation of best practices worldwide. It further seeks to enhance the long term sustainability of MFIs through innovative product development, improved lending methodologies, and the development of fora for sharing of information and common monitoring procedures.
Strengthening Extension and Advisory Services in Georgia (SEAS) Strengthening Extension and Advisory Services in Georgia (SEAS)
Strengthening Electoral Processes in Georgia (Georgia):  The purpose of Strengthening Electoral Processes (SEP) is to deepen and institutionalize Georgia's electoral processes by enhancing professional oversight of elections and increasing civic engagement.  Specifically, with FY 2015 funds SEP will improve the Government of Georgia capacity to administer and oversee free and fair electoral processes. Areas of intervention include reforming the electoral legislative framework, improving the capacity of the election management body through strategic planning, and creating a more inclusive process to election administration.  It will also enhance civic engagement around key electoral and political process reforms.  The Democracy and Citizenship course at the university level will expand to more than 22 universities and work to build the capacity of local civil society organizations to take over the administering of the course.  Additionally, SEP will provide assistance to gender advocacy groups and disability rights organizations for capacity building on voter education initiatives.
Economic Prosperity Initiative (EPI) The Economic Prosperity Initiative (EPI), funded by USAID, improves enterprise, industry, and country-level competitiveness in Georgia by identifying and targeting key factors to enhance the growth rates and productivity of Georgian enterprises in carefully selected value chains. EPI will provide technical assistance, create market linkages, enhance access to credit through grants, and assist in strengthening agricultural policy.
Construction of the 23 km pipeline from Zestafoni to Kutaisi Construction of the 23-km pipeline from Zestafoni to Kutaisi, construct a segment of the East-West gas pipeline (EWGP) in Georgia
Other Public Health Threats Assist special populations which may be vulnerable or at-risk on a temporary or chronic basis whose needs are not addressed under emergency humanitarian assistance or other programs. These include groups such as the disabled; orphans, children and at-risk youth; victims of trafficking; victims of gender-based violence; refugees, returnees, ethnic minorities, internally displaced or other socially excluded groups; the elderly; and female heads of household. Depending on circumstances, services may intend to protect groups; mitigate adverse conditions they face, or to remove barriers to help integrate them into society. Components may include measures to increase the capacity of local service and advocacy NGOs and/or professional social workers; to establish public/private service delivery partnerships as well as family and community focused service models; to establish effective referral networks; to develop appropriate service protocols and methods for screening prospective recipients; or to improve public understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the vulnerable. While services provided should not exclude victims of trafficking in persons, programs designed specifically for this group fall under the Peace and Security Objective under the Transnational Crime Area and the Trafficking in Persons and Migrant Smuggling Element.
Performance Evaluation of the Georgia Education Management Project IBTCI led a performance evaluation of the three-year (June 2009-July 2012) $5.7 million Georgia Education Management Project (EMP). The purpose of the evaluation was to examine whether the EMP project was effective in achieving its results in terms of introducing a new formula for school financing, developing the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for the Ministry of Education and Science (MES); and establishing the first Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Administration program in a Georgian university. USAID plans to use the evaluation results to understand the current state of the management of the education system in Georgia and changes brought about by the project and to assist it in planning future education sector activities. The results were shared with other education sector stakeholders inside and outside of Georgias Ministry of Education and Sciences to assist them in understanding the impact of EMP and in planning their own activities.
Georgia Primary Education Project (G-PriEd) (Georgia):  .The Georgia Primary Education Project (G-PriEd) provides comprehensive assistance to the primary education system in Georgia to improve reading and math competencies and develop business skills of Georgian and ethnic minority students.  G-PriEd supports up to 560 public schools in improving methods of instructions.  Activities include increasing the availability of language- and age-appropriate reading and math materials; enhancing testing and classroom assessment tools; promoting the use of new technologies; and engaging parents and communities in the instructional process.  G-PriEd will allow the target schools to provide continuous training and in-service support to 8,000 teachers; improve reading and math competencies of 40,000 primary grade students; support reading and math clubs with parents' engagement; and expand the current reach of the program to additional 1,000 students to promote a school-based acquisition of business skills among learners at primary grades..
USAID Resilient Communities Program (Georgia):  The entire program directly contributes to CAATSA.Goal 8: Economic Resilience ($2,000,000).  The program also contributes to GEEA Priority 1: Promote Economic Competitiveness through Well-Paying, Quality Jobs ($200,000), and GEEA Priority 4: Promote Entrepreneurship and Financial and Digital Inclusion, including through Trade and Investment ($800,000)...
Social Infrastructure Program As part of the US Governments post-conflict pledge for support to Georgia, USAID will undertake a social infrastructure rehabilitation program to renovate approximately 50 badly deteriorated public schools located in minority and geographically remote areas and 7 orphanages selected to remain open as regional centers as part of the Government of Georgias (GOG) deinstitutionalization plan for children in state care.
Integrated Natural Resource Management in Watersheds of Georgia Providing support to address sustainable natural resource management in Georgia through the multi-faceted, integrated, participatory approach to natural resource management.
Construction of 20 km Gori-Karali gas pipeline Construction of 20 km Gori-Karali gas pipeline. This is a segment of the East-West gas pipeline (EWGP) in Georgia
The Zrda Activity in Georgia (Zrda) (Georgia):  Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, borderization along these regions, and discontent in communities with ethnically or religiously marginalized populations are direct threats to Georgia's economic and political stability. By building economic resilience in communities along the administrative boundary line (ABL) and regions with marginalized populations, the Zrda program directly counters malign Kremlin influence, contributes to ongoing economic activity along the ABL, and supports Georgia to restore its territorial integrity...Zrda will build the economic resilience of more than 80 communities by supporting at least 800 micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to acquire equipment and certifications to increase productive capacity and meet international quality standards for goods and services.  Zrda will also support the GOG agencies to promote new technologies and innovation; strengthen the public and private sector extension systems; extend digital marketing and electronic matchmaking services between buyers, producers, and service providers; and develop public-private partnerships to build economic opportunities in targeted communities. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zrda will support Georgia's hospitality businesses across 17 municipalities to implement required sanitary regulations...Zrda  will provide $1.3 million in training, grants, and technical assistance to advance USAID/Georgia's CDCS DO1: Resilience to external malign influence strengthened (CAATSA Goal 8) and DO3: Inclusive high-value employment opportunities through increased economic growth. By co-investing with the private sector and the GOG to incentivize new business development along the ABL (JRS 2.3.1), Zrda ensures effectiveness to the American taxpayer (JSP 4), promotes American leadership through balanced engagement (JSP 3.3), and mobilizes additional resources to advance Georgia's self-reliance (JRS 5.2.1)... .. .
Strengthening Political and Electoral Environment for Democracy in Georgia (SPEED) (Georgia):  The purpose of the Strengthening Political and Electoral Environment for Democracy in Georgia project is to conduct credible electoral and political process monitoring activities for the election cycle in Georgia, which includes 2016 Parliamentary, 2017 local, and 2018 Presidential elections and to inform the public of their recommendations in order to help engage citizens in electoral and political processes. ..With FY 2017 funds, activities will continue:.Providing impartial assessment of the elections and political developments based on sound and credible election observation methodology;Increasing awareness of  electoral processes among the citizens of Georgia and other target stakeholders by providing the monitoring findings through periodic reports and statements; andContributing to the advancement of political processes in Georgia by developing and following up on recommendations for an improved electoral framework.
Procurement of vehicles for the BMSB (Georgia):  Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive pest that has caused millions of dollars in damage to Georgia's agriculture sector. It was first identified in Georgia in 2015, at which time BMSB populations were at low levels and did not cause noticeable economic damage to crops. Due to ideal breeding conditions, the BMSB populations in western Georgia dramatically increased between 2015 and 2017 and inflicted significant damage to Georgia's hazelnuts; an important export commodity for Georgia's smallholder farmers. If not contained, the BMSB has the potential to set Georgia back years in its agriculture growth and development. Because of this threat, USAID/Georgia will provide support to the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) of Georgia in implementing its Action Plan to combat BMSB infestation.Using FY2017 resources, USAID/Georgia will procure vehicles for the National Food Agency (NFA) of the MoA to support NFA's efforts in responding to the infestation of the BMSB.
USAID Financial Innovation Program (Georgia):  This program contributes to the CAATSA Goal 8: Economic Resilience ($500,000).  .
Promotion of Integration, Tolerance and Awareness (PITA) (Georgia):  .USAID's diversity-centered program advances the culture of tolerance and inclusive democracy across all segments of Georgian society in order to support stability, broad based economic growth, and a more sustainable democracy.  FY 2018 funds will promote civil monitoring  mechanisms of the Georgian government programs affecting ethnic and   religious   minorities; further advance   institutional capacities of the Tolerance Center, Council of Ethnic   Minorities, and Council of Religions under the Public Defender's Office   (PDO); continue to build local NGO capacity to effectively manage and   facilitate diversity; support 14 Youth Centers across the country; and work   with media professionals on promoting tolerance and equality. Activities encourage social and cultural engagement between majority and ethnic and religious minority groups to dispel misperceptions and eventually permit  the collaboration of all groups, laying the foundation for a more sustainable democracy in Georgia.   By enshrining human rights and encouraging inclusive development, this activity counters instability (JSP 1.3 and JRS 3.1); promotes healthy, educated, and productive populations (JSP 2.2); and strengthens the effectiveness and sustainability of our investment (JSP 4.1).  The activity advances Georgia's western orientation (JRS Goal 4), addresses root causes of global instability, and counters Russian influence by promoting the integration of Georgia's ethnic and religious minorities into the mainstream socio-economic life of Georgia, which also helps prevent the radicalization of marginalized populations.  .. .. .
USAID Media Program the purpose of the usaid media program is to strengthen the quality of media and information in georgia while preserving an information landscape that is vital to georgia's citizens and holds georgia's government to account. usaid media program envisions a vibrant, resilient, networked media sector that provides georgias citizens and diverse communities with the civically relevant, fact-based independent information they need to build a more just, prosperous, and inclusive society.
Georgia Hazelnut Improvement Project (G-HIP) (Georgia):  Hazelnuts are a key cash crop in Georgia, providing livelihoods directly to some 50,000 growers and processors. The Georgia Hazelnut Improvement Project (G-HIP) is a partnership between USAID and Ferrero SpA, representing the overlapping interests of the private sector's commercial activities with USAID's developmental goals. G-HIP is transforming the hazelnut value chain, leveraging expertise and financial support from the private and public sectors to improve hazelnut production and post-harvest handling practices and infrastructure while providing better incomes and employment for rural farmers. G-HIP incentivizes farmers to produce high-quality hazelnuts to generate more income and promote USAID/Georgia's CDCS DO3: Inclusive high-value employment opportunities provided through increased economic growth (JRS 2.3). G-HIP promotes Georgia's self-reliance by pooling more than $6 million in public and private resources in support of hazelnut sector (JRS 5.2.1, JSP 3.3) and will provide $350,000 in training and technical assistance to help protect livelihoods of 50,000 vulnerable farmers living near the occupied territory of Abkhazia and promote hazelnut exports to the EU, thereby reducing Georgia's susceptibility to Kremlin pressure (CAATSA Goal 8.) G-HIP targets 20,000 smallholder farmers and 30 hazelnut processors. Technical assistance will build the capacity of local organizations to provide extension and consulting services to their members and reduce reliance on external donors, while building the capacity of the private sector to produce and process higher quality, more valuable hazelnuts. It will continue to co-invest in high tech processing equipment, such as huskers and dryers, to support these goals. G-HIP will continue to modernize the Georgian hazelnut sector with a focus on traceability and quality-based pricing systems. USAID plans to transition out of the hazelnut sector by the end of the 2020-2025 CDCS strategy period..
GEO SO 1.5 ENERGY A More Economically Efficient and Environmentally Sustainable Energy Sector
Conflict Mitigation and Stabilization Support and strengthen the negotiation process and implement peace and reconciliation processes, accords and ceasefire agreements at track levels 1, 2 and 3, including support to indigenous peacebuilding efforts. For a peace/negotiations process to have a chance of success, it must entail building trust in the process, between parties, and among their constituents, with a special focus on including women. Illustrative activities include negotiation training; platform development; public opinion polling; facilitation activities; elder statesmen engagement; provision of international expert advice and knowledge; financial support to parties; multi-stakeholder dialogues; assistance with the design of peacebuilding training programs; support and maintenance of agreed verification mechanisms; support to complaint tracking mechanisms; and work with local and national government representatives to bring them closer to their constituencies.
Advancing CSO Capacities and Engaging Society for Sustainability (ACCESS) (Georgia):  .USAID's Advancing Civil Society Capacities and Engaging Society for Sustainability (ACCESS) activity works to increase citizen engagement with Georgian civil society organizations (CSOs) from across the democratic spectrum.  The activity, improves organizational and technical capacity of CSOs to monitor and influence government policies and processes in a non-partisan manner.  ACCESS achieves these outcomes through a combination of small grants, trainings, and technical assistance to local organizations; and by supporting the Network of Centers for Civic Engagement in 10 cities, which operate as politically neutral gathering spaces for public discourse on issues of relevant to the Georgian public.  By enabling a more constituent-connected, organizationally mature cadre of CSOs, activities assist CSOs to become legitimate representatives of citizens' concerns.With FY 2019 funds ACCESS will expand COVID-19-related programming to address medium and longer-term implications of the pandemic.  ACCESS will work with local organizations to continue to build communities' trust in civil society, demonstrate efficient use of resources and encourage community investment in COVID-19 related activities through volunteerism and community resource mobilization. The activity builds the capacity of the civil society sector to contribute to more transparent and accountable governance (ICS MO 1.1) by facilitating dialogue between citizens and their government about key priorities.  This activity aligns with U.S. national security interests and supports the U.S. policy priority of promoting American leadership through balanced engagement and increased partnerships with civil society (JSP 3.3 and JRS 4.1).  The activity works to counter Russian soft power that discredits civil society.  It mitigates democratic backsliding by ensuring an active citizenry and supports the U.S. goals to advance Georgia's Euro-Atlantic integration... .. .. .
USAID Unity through Diversity (Georgia):  .The activity will support CAATSA goals 6 Countering Propaganda and Disinformation ($1,000,000) and 8 Economic Resilience ($1,000,000).  .
Infrastructure Oversight and Capacity Building for Municipal Infrastructure and IDP Housing Rehabilitation Project The project is providing engineering oversight for the Municipal Infrastructure and IDP Housing Rehabilitation Project. It monitors current processes and practices, identifies and mitigates areas of risk, and carries out oversight and quality control efforts to ensure that selected infrastructure and housing rehabilitation are implemented effectively and in accordance with U.S. and Georgian standards and regulations.
USAID Energy Program (Phase 1) (Georgia):  The new Energy program will support Georgia's efforts to attract investment in power generation capacity as a means to increase national energy security. It will provide technical assistance and training to ministries of energy and economy, energy institutions, and energy market players to assist Georgia in enhancing the country's energy security. The program will support Georgia in energy market development per Georgia's obligations under the Energy Community Treaty; build the capacity of the Government of Georgia (GOG) and relevant institution(s) to evaluate the fiscal and long-term security impacts of regulatory changes; promote energy investments, primarily in variable renewable energy development; support integration of non-hydro renewable energy into the power system; and provide strategic advisory services to the GOG to increase Georgia's energy security. This support will be provided by providing technical assistance to relevant institutions in drafting laws and regulation; providing training and workshops to build Georgia's capacity to analyze the impact of the new laws and regulations; providing training and organizing exchange visits to build capacity of the energy institutions to operate under the new market structure; delivering advisory services to variable renewable energy (VRE) investors and developers to facilitate investments; facilitating funding for the procurement and installation of relevant equipment to increase VRE production forecasting; and delivering advisory services and training to Georgia's energy sector key institutions to identify and address strategic energy security issues. In summary, this technical assistance will be utilize a holistic approach that will focus on legal and policy advice, investment promotion and deal structuring, engineering and environmental analyses, capacity building, financial planning, and outreach, among others.
USAID Economic Security Program (Georgia):  The program directly contributes to CAATSA.Goal 8: Economic Resilience ($100,000). .