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Expenditure verification and systems audits of seven contracts under AAP 2024 for Georgia <p>Expenditure verification and Systems audits</p>-Expenditure verification and systems audits of seven contracts under AAP 2024 for Georgia
Joint EU-UNICEF project on strengthening systems and services for child protection in Georgia Children are effectively supported and protected by enhanced child protection and justice systems1) Children benefit from improved capacity of Government authorities to implement and monitor child support policies and programmes 2) Citizens, communities, professionals, parents and children are increasingly supportive of child rights approaches and non-violent methods of child disciplining.3) Children in contact with the law access quality, child-friendly justice
Support to SME Digitalisation Contract related to: Support to SME Digitalisation - The Action will stimulate smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Georgia and support the modernisation of its economy ¿ thus contributing to economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Important impediments for the development of Georgia's private sector are its lack of integration into global value chains, capacity gaps in digital and information and communication technologies (ICT) skills, as well as the limited development of an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This Action will tackle these challenges by: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reducing the digital divide through increasing access to affordable and secure broadband connectivity and ensuring digital inclusion of the rural population in the EU focal regions. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing digital human capital through establishing a training/capacity building system to support basic ICT skills for the general population, high-tech, advanced ICT skills for developers and education and employment in the ICT sector for girls and women. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting digital growth through digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through tailor made support including a grant/voucher scheme, boosting innovation and Creative Industries in the regions. 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting policy development and coordination for all actors in order to support relevant agencies and institutions in capacity building, regulatory and policy reforms and to support the Government of Georgia in the development of its Digital Economy and Information Society Strategy. This Action is in line with the priority on resilient digital transformation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 (MIP), which acknowledges that development of digital infrastructure and e-Governance are priorities for both the EU and Georgia given their potential for growth and sustainable development. The Action also reflects Georgia¿s policy to reinforce investments in digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Black Sea region, including the planned Black Sea submarine fibre-optic cable. It complements an upcoming EIB investment in optic-fibre networks in rural areas of Georgia and will be combined with future investments through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) to ensure last mile connectivity.Building on the Team Europe approach, joint efforts of the Member States, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will help create increased and more coherent impact of EU support in this area. The EU is working on a Team Europe Initiative on Balanced Territorial Development in Georgia, which will likely include further actions aiming at reducing the digital divide.
Activity under preparation Investing in inclusive socio-economic growth and reducing the gender gap in Georgia Investing in inclusive socio-economic growth and reducing the gender gap in Georgia  - Investing in inclusive socio-economic growth and reducing the gender gap in Georgia
Advancing Decentralized, Effective and Inclusive Governance in Georgia The project will support the implementation of the Pilot Integrated Regional Development Programme (PIRDP) for Guria, Imereti, Kakheti and Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti and the Decentralisation Strategy 2020-2025.  The achievement of project objectives will be ensured through a set of actions supporting policy development, capacity building of national, regional and local authorities, improved service delivery and enhanced public engagement at local level. National and territory-based system
Improving the Agriculture Sector in Georgia (ENPARD III) <p>The project will contribute to the overall objective of ENPARD III, which is to assist the Georgian government in eradicating poverty, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and consolidating and improving democratic and economic governance.</p>
Women Mentorship in Tech Programs Contract related to: Women Mentorship in Tech Programs - The Action will stimulate smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Georgia and support the modernisation of its economy ¿ thus contributing to economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Important impediments for the development of Georgia's private sector are its lack of integration into global value chains, capacity gaps in digital and information and communication technologies (ICT) skills, as well as the limited development of an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This Action will tackle these challenges by: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reducing the digital divide through increasing access to affordable and secure broadband connectivity and ensuring digital inclusion of the rural population in the EU focal regions. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing digital human capital through establishing a training/capacity building system to support basic ICT skills for the general population, high-tech, advanced ICT skills for developers and education and employment in the ICT sector for girls and women. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting digital growth through digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through tailor made support including a grant/voucher scheme, boosting innovation and Creative Industries in the regions. 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting policy development and coordination for all actors in order to support relevant agencies and institutions in capacity building, regulatory and policy reforms and to support the Government of Georgia in the development of its Digital Economy and Information Society Strategy. This Action is in line with the priority on resilient digital transformation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 (MIP), which acknowledges that development of digital infrastructure and e-Governance are priorities for both the EU and Georgia given their potential for growth and sustainable development. The Action also reflects Georgia¿s policy to reinforce investments in digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Black Sea region, including the planned Black Sea submarine fibre-optic cable. It complements an upcoming EIB investment in optic-fibre networks in rural areas of Georgia and will be combined with future investments through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) to ensure last mile connectivity.Building on the Team Europe approach, joint efforts of the Member States, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will help create increased and more coherent impact of EU support in this area. The EU is working on a Team Europe Initiative on Balanced Territorial Development in Georgia, which will likely include further actions aiming at reducing the digital divide.
EU4HumanRights in Georgia Promotion of Human Rights and Civil Society in Georgia-EU4HumanRights in Georgia
Ensuring the Effective Coordination in Implementation of the Long-term Tasks Set by the EU-Georgia Visa Liberalization Action Plan Under this contract support will be provided to the inter-institutional State Commission on Migration Issues, which secretariat is placed at the Public Service Development Agency under the Ministry of Justice. With this grant to beneficiary will be able to complete the establishment of fully operational migration management system and equipment with necessary tools.
EU 4 Smart Economic Development The Action will stimulate smart, sustainable and inclusive growth in Georgia and support the modernisation of its economy ¿ thus contributing to economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. Important impediments for the development of Georgia's private sector are its lack of integration into global value chains, capacity gaps in digital and information and communication technologies (ICT) skills, as well as the limited development of an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem. This Action will tackle these challenges by: 1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reducing the digital divide through increasing access to affordable and secure broadband connectivity and ensuring digital inclusion of the rural population in the EU focal regions. 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Enhancing digital human capital through establishing a training/capacity building system to support basic ICT skills for the general population, high-tech, advanced ICT skills for developers and education and employment in the ICT sector for girls and women. 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting digital growth through digitalisation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through tailor made support including a grant/voucher scheme, boosting innovation and Creative Industries in the regions. 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Supporting policy development and coordination for all actors in order to support relevant agencies and institutions in capacity building, regulatory and policy reforms and to support the Government of Georgia in the development of its Digital Economy and Information Society Strategy. This Action is in line with the priority on resilient digital transformation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 (MIP), which acknowledges that development of digital infrastructure and e-Governance are priorities for both the EU and Georgia given their potential for growth and sustainable development. The Action also reflects Georgia¿s policy to reinforce investments in digital infrastructure and connectivity in the Black Sea region, including the planned Black Sea submarine fibre-optic cable. It complements an upcoming EIB investment in optic-fibre networks in rural areas of Georgia and will be combined with future investments through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP) to ensure last mile connectivity.Building on the Team Europe approach, joint efforts of the Member States, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will help create increased and more coherent impact of EU support in this area. The EU is working on a Team Europe Initiative on Balanced Territorial Development in Georgia, which will likely include further actions aiming at reducing the digital divide.
Air Quality for Better Citizen's Health Contract related to: Air Quality for Better Citizen's Health - In the early stages of political and economic transition in Georgia, high growth rates and urban expansion often took place at the expense of the environment. Today, deteriorating environmental conditions and pollution are having a direct, negative impact on the health of Georgian citizens, and environmental protection and its impact on health have become an increasing priority for the Georgian population and the Government, as illustrated by the third National Environment and Health Action Plan approved in 2018. Georgia is also contributing to the global fight against Climate Change, the Paris Agreement on climate change having entered into force for Georgia in 2017. At the same time, Georgia aims to reinforce and improve its connectivity internally and with the European Union. Previous and ongoing large-scale infrastructure investments have shown the need for a sophisticated programme assuring quality of project preparation as well as aiming to protect citizens¿ health and environmental rights.This action aims to improve environmental conditions with a view to better protect natural resources and the health of citizens. It will also contribute to the development of sustainable connectivity infrastructure that can improve the quality of life of Georgian citizens, while at the same time reinforcing the competitiveness of the Georgian economy.The programme will help to reinforce the impact of current infrastructure projects in the area of Environment, Energy and Transport, as well as to prepare upcoming projects that could be co-funded by the EU together with European Financial Institutions within the framework of the Team Europe approach. Building on the Team Europe approach, joint efforts of the Member States, EIB and EBRD will help create increased and more coherent impact of EU support in this area. Team Europe Initiatives on Green &amp; Health have been suggested to build back better in a post-pandemic context.The components envisaged for this action are:1. Sustainable infrastructure for better connectivity2. Better air and water quality for citizens¿ health3. Green and Circular Economy4. Fight against climate change and behavioural change
Support in Implementation of Health Impact Assessment Practice in Georgia The overall objective of the project is to provide assistance to Georgian institutions in implementation of Environmental health related obligations of the Association Agreement to foster the health in-all-sectors approach. The specific objective of the project is to strengthen National Center for Disease Control and Public Health (NCDC) and relevant stakeholders institutional capacity for integration of health aspects in Health Impact Assessment evidence-based decision-making.
Catalysing Economic and Social Life in EU Focal Regions of Georgia Intervention areas addressed under the outputs include: urban renewal (including soft measures to spark economic and social life); tourism development which is sensitive to citizens, as well as to cultural and natural heritage (e.g. upgrading tourism infrastructure); and stimulation of private sector activity among target groups which might not be reached by existing support schemes (e.g. women who are not generating their own income), including in remote areas.
Enhancing Safe and Healthy Working Environments in Georgia in line with EU standards and best international practice Contract related to: Enhancing Safe and Healthy Working Environments in Georgia in line with EU standards and best international practice - Georgia remains committed to the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement[1] (AA) and the legislative reforms associated to it. Through this Action, the EU is supporting the country¿s approximation with the EU acquis as well as Georgia¿s reform efforts as regards particular challenges in the area of justice, migration management and public administration. The goal of this Action is to improve the living conditions of Georgian citizens by gradually aligning Georgian legislation to European standards. Furthermore, this Action aims at strengthening the country¿s migration management system and increasing institutional transparency and effectiveness in the justice sector. The Rule of Law as well as Public Administration Reform (PAR) and Public Accountability are at the core of this Action. As a whole, the programme supports Georgia¿s continued commitment to the Association Agreement and helps the country reap the full benefits of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.The following components are planned:- Support for further legislative approximation and reforms within the EU-Georgia Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA); - A consolidated migration package will build on current support, support the new national Migration Strategy for 2021-2030, and focus on the continuous implementation of the visa liberalisation benchmarks. It will also address the recommendations in the Commission¿s reports under the visa suspension mechanism, in particular the issue of unfounded asylum applications;- Enhancing the capacity of the justice sector/law enforcement at various levels and increasing accountability of sector specific institutions, watchdog organisations. This component is subject to the outcome of the ongoing dialogue on judiciary and other justice reforms in particular a demonstration of genuine will to carry out sustainable, comprehensive and meaningful reforms in the justice sector in line with European standards&nbsp;, outcomes of the implementation of ongoing EU funded programmes and ongoing work with the Council of Europe;- Support to Public Administration Reform (PAR) and Public Accountability, as reliable, accountable and transparent institutions are crucial for sustainable growth and a well-functioning economy;- Support for Georgia¿s participation to EU programmes in order to bring Georgia and the EU closer together and improve opportunities for Georgia.  [1] Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part, OJEU, L261, 30.8 2014
Review the implementation of the EU4SGR budget support contract <p class="ql-align-justify">The specific objective of this framework contract is to provide a detailed review of the implementation of the EU Sector Reform Performance Contract - EU 4 Sustainable Governance and Resilience (EU4SGR) in Georgia and to enable the Commission to use the submitted reports as a tool for monitoring programme execution and taking decisions on instalment disbursement for the years 2023, 2024 and 2026.</p>
Preparation for launch of regular ferry transportation across the Black Sea <p>The objective of the task is to update the feasibility study for the development of ferry and container feeder services between the ports of Georgia and the EU. Further preparatory work will also be done in order to prepare this investment and secure the necessary funding to put in place regular ferry/feeder transportation between Georgia and the EU.</p>
Activity under preparation Circular Cities and Regions in Georgia: Building Local Capacities to Advance Waste Prevention and Circular Economy in the Regions of Georgia Contract related to: Circular Cities and Regions in Georgia: Building Local Capacities to Advance Waste Prevention and Circular Economy in the Regions of Georgia -
Economic and Business Development in Georgia Objective of the programme is to foster socio-economic development in Georgia and its regions, make litigations faster and fairer for businesses, to modernize the financial infrastructure and promote market-oriented and innovative business model
Provide Access to Support for Survivors of gender based and domestic violence (PASS) Contract related to: Provide Access to Support for Survivors of gender based and domestic violence (PASS) - Promotion of Human Rights and Civil Society in Georgia
ENPARD II (European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development in Georgia, phase II) ENPARD II will assist Georgia in consolidating the reform process and wider effort towards eradicating poverty, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, and consolidating and improving democratic and economic governance. The specific objective is to promote agriculture and rural development policies and reforms and to improve the delivery of related services to help address basic needs of the rural population in Georgia.
Support to the Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement and Migration Management Georgia remains committed to the implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement[1] (AA) and the legislative reforms associated to it. Through this Action, the EU is supporting the country¿s approximation with the EU acquis as well as Georgia¿s reform efforts as regards particular challenges in the area of justice, migration management and public administration. The goal of this Action is to improve the living conditions of Georgian citizens by gradually aligning Georgian legislation to European standards. Furthermore, this Action aims at strengthening the country¿s migration management system and increasing institutional transparency and effectiveness in the justice sector. The Rule of Law as well as Public Administration Reform (PAR) and Public Accountability are at the core of this Action. As a whole, the programme supports Georgia¿s continued commitment to the Association Agreement and helps the country reap the full benefits of the Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area.The following components are planned:- Support for further legislative approximation and reforms within the EU-Georgia Association Agreement/Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA); - A consolidated migration package will build on current support, support the new national Migration Strategy for 2021-2030, and focus on the continuous implementation of the visa liberalisation benchmarks. It will also address the recommendations in the Commission¿s reports under the visa suspension mechanism, in particular the issue of unfounded asylum applications;- Enhancing the capacity of the justice sector/law enforcement at various levels and increasing accountability of sector specific institutions, watchdog organisations. This component is subject to the outcome of the ongoing dialogue on judiciary and other justice reforms in particular a demonstration of genuine will to carry out sustainable, comprehensive and meaningful reforms in the justice sector in line with European standards&nbsp;, outcomes of the implementation of ongoing EU funded programmes and ongoing work with the Council of Europe;- Support to Public Administration Reform (PAR) and Public Accountability, as reliable, accountable and transparent institutions are crucial for sustainable growth and a well-functioning economy;- Support for Georgia¿s participation to EU programmes in order to bring Georgia and the EU closer together and improve opportunities for Georgia.  [1] Association Agreement between the European Union and the European Atomic Energy Community and their Member States, of the one part, and Georgia, of the other part, OJEU, L261, 30.8 2014
FEASIBILITY STUDY TO ASSESS GEORGIA¿S PARTICIPATION IN THE ERASMUS+ PROGRAMME AND FOR RELEVANT CAPACITY BUILDING <p>The global objective is to support the Government of Georgia to assess Georgia¿s most appropriate, enhanced and efficient participation in the Erasmus+ Programme and to promote the lifelong learning, encourage cooperation and transparency at all levels of education and training as well as the youth and sport affairs, as provided for by the EU ¿ Georgia Association Agreement.</p>
Human Rights for all in Georgia The proposed action consists of a 10M  top-up to the ongoing Financing Decision 22562, that would be amended to extend its operational implemention and closure phase.