Georgia

In Georgia, Ensuring the Media Are a Tool for Democracy

May 14, 2013

The relationship between a free, independent press and a healthy democracy is well documented. IFES’ Increased Trust in the Electoral Process (ITEP) project in Georgia is building this relationship by empowering journalists; increasing information about candidates and political parties; fostering dialogue between the media and civil society; and strengthening the Central Election Commission’s (CEC) outreach and public relations efforts.

Media Relations, All Election Management

Snapshot of Georgia’s 2013 Parliamentary By-Elections

April 30, 2013

On April 27, 2013, Georgia held by-elections in the districts of Nadzaladevi, Baghdati and Samtredia to fill three majoritarian seats. These seats opened following political appointments made after the October 2012 parliamentary elections. Eleven candidates in Nadzaladevi, eight in Baghdati and five in Samtredia registered as participants for the by-elections. According to Georgia’s Central Election Commission (CEC), the district of Nadzaladevi in Tbilisi has 140,000 voters,  making it the third largest district in Georgia. The districts of Samtredia and Baghdati in the Imereti region have 48,000 and 24,000 voters, respectively. The images below provide an inside look at Election Day.

All Citizen Participation, All Inclusion and Empowerment

In Georgia, a Conference for Greater Inclusion

March 27, 2013

Georgians with disabilities face significant social, physical and legislative barriers to equal participation in their country’s electoral and political processes.

IFES, in partnership with the Coalition for Independent Living (CIL), held a conference on February 27, 2013, to address the barriers that prevent Georgians with disabilities from achieving full political and electoral enfranchisement.

All Citizen Participation, All Election Management, All Inclusion and Empowerment

In Georgia, IFES Convenes Conference on the Political Rights of People with Disabilities

March 14, 2013

Georgians with disabilities face significant social, physical and legislative barriers to equal participation in their country’s electoral and political processes. A significant inhibiting factor for Georgia’s disability community is a lack of awareness. This has contributed to shortcomings in the electoral framework and inadequacies within electoral procedures and administration that are meant to guarantee protection of electoral rights and ensure full and equal access. Against this backdrop, IFES, in partnership with the Coalition for Independent Living (CIL), held a conference on February 27, 2013, to address the barriers that prevent Georgians with disabilities from achieving full political and electoral enfranchisement.

Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, All Inclusion and Empowerment

IFES Convenes Fifth Civil Society Roundtable on Electoral Reform

February 01, 2013

As Georgia continues to reform its electoral system, IFES has been hosting roundtable discussions with civil society organizations (CSOs) and other interested stakeholders. This exchange of ideas will produce feedback on current electoral law, which will be shared with Georgian lawmakers as they begin the process of crafting reforms.  

Legal Framework, All Election Management

In Georgia, a Historic Transfer of Power

October 05, 2012

Observers have lauded the October 1 elections as one of the most peaceful transfers of power in Georgia’s history. Nermin Nisic, IFES chief of party in Georgia, offers his reflections on Election Day, Georgia's democracy and what comes next.

All Election Management

Georgia Parliamentary Elections Closed List PR Sample Ballot 2012 Armenian

October-2012

Ballot used in Parliamentary elections in the Republic of Georgia on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used for the closed list proportional representation seats, for which each voter cast one ballot. The main parties in the election were the National United Movement, Georgian Dream, and the Christian Democratic Movement. This ballot was distributed to the Armenian-speaking minority.

All Citizen Participation, All Election Management

Georgia Parliamentary Elections Closed List PR Sample Ballot 2012 Azeri

October-2012

Ballot used in the Georgian Parliamentary election held on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used for the closed list proportional representation seats, where voters selected one candidate. This ballot was distributed to the Azeri speaking minority in Georgia. The main parties in the election were Georgian Dream, United National Movement, and the Christian Democratic Movement.

All Citizen Participation, All Election Management

Georgia Parliamentary Elections Single Member Constituency Sample Ballot 2012

October-2012

Ballot used for the Parliamentary elections held in the Republic of Georgia on 1 October 2012. This ballot was used to elect members of a single member district. The main parties and coalitions in the election were the United National Movement, Georgian Dream, and the Christian Democratic Movement.

All Citizen Participation, All Election Management

IFES Holds Historic Debates in Georgia

September 28, 2012

History was made in Georgia this month as the three candidates running for prime minister in the contested October 1 parliamentary elections participated in a first-ever live, televised debate.

Voter Information, All Citizen Participation, Media Relations, All Election Management