Press Center - CDD - Center Of Development And Democracy

WORKING MEETING IN KVARELI

cddcp — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 11:32:00 +0400

Thematic manuals and issues related with the use of administrative resources were the main topics of two day working meeting conducted in Kvareli

Statement of the Georgian National Platform on the Delay on Decision to Grant Visa Free Travel to Georgia

cddcp — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 15:04:00 +0400

Appeal of the National Platform of Georgia Regarding the Delay on Decision to Grant Visa Free Travel to Georgia.

Statement of Georgian National Platform on the parliamentary elections in Georgia

cddcp — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:43:00 +0400

Statement of the Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Georgian National Platform

Statement of Georgian National Platform on the fact of deprivation of life of Giga Otkhozoria at so-called administrative boundary line

cddcp — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:14:00 +0400

The Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum Georgian National Platform strongly condemns the fact of deprivation of life of Giga Otkhozoria at so-called administrative boundary line and urges International community to respond.

Public outreach and advocacy for civil society organisations from the Eastern Partnership countries

cddcp — Mon, 30 May 2016 11:26:00 +0400

From 25 to 27 May 2016, representatives of civil society organisations in the countries of the Eastern Partnership having experience in conducting professional organisation of the observation of elections at national and regional levels will have the opportunity to attend a workshop on “Public outreach and advocacy” which will take place in Odessa, Ukraine.

NGOs address President of European People’s Party

cddcp — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:23:52 +0400

Non-governmental organizations have addressed the President of the European People’s Party. The address is signed by about 40 organizations. The NGOs ask Joseph Daul to support the visa liberalization for Georgia.

Informational meeting “Georgia and EU” at Samtavisi and Gori Eparchy

cddcp — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 11:36:00 +0400

Informational meeting “Georgia and EU” was conducted in GORI Gymnazium of Patriarchate of Georgia.

REGIONAL CONFERENCE „ MONEY IN POLITICS“

cddcp — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:29:09 +0400

On February 18-19, the State Audit Office hosted the regional conference on “Money in Politics” In which Ketevan Chachava, the chairperson of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD), was invited As speaker.

Informational meeting “Georgia and EU” at Chiatura and Sachkhere Eparchy

cddcp — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 13:38:00 +0400

Informational meeting “Georgia and EU” was conducted in Chiatura and Sachkhere Eparchy.

Meeting "Georgia and EU" in Partiarchate School in Chokhatauri

cddcp — Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:34:00 +0400

An informative meeting - round table “Georgia and EU” was held in Chokhatauri Partiarchate School.

Summarizing Report of the CDD Observing Mission

cddcp — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 17:38:50 +0400

Based on the information provided by the Center For Development and Democracy, on 28 January 2016 polling process passed in organized manner in accordance with the procedures in No 21 Gardabani District and respectively was assessed positively by the observing mission.

Training “Georgia and EU” for the Representatives of Young Generation

cddcp — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 08:56:00 +0400

CDD in cooperation with the education system of Georgian Patriarchate and Education center named after St. Davit Agmashenebeli with the support of Kingdom of Nederland and British Embassy organized a training “Georgia and European Union” on January 8-10,2016 in Borjomi.

Informative Meeting “Georgia and EU” at Alaverdi Eparchy

cddcp — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 01:14:00 +0400

An informative meeting - round table “Georgia and EU” was held in Telavi Religious Gymnasia named after st. Shalva, Bidzina and Elizbar in Alaverdi Eparchy.

Informative Meeting “Georgia and EU” at Kutaisi-Gaenati Eparchy

cddcp — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 16:21:00 +0400

An informative meeting - round table “Georgia and EU” was held in Tskaltubo Religious Gymnasia named after st. Gabriel Bishop in Kutaisi-Gaenati Eparchy.

CDD Observes Extraordinary Elections of Gamgebeli of Gardabani Municipality

cddcp — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 00:50:00 +0400

On December 18, the Central Election Commission registered the Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) as the local observing organization at extraordinary elections of Gamgebeli of self-governing community – Gardabani municipality. CDD will attend the election procedures at all levels of election commission.

OSCE (OSCE / ODIHR) Trainings for Short-Term Observers (STO)

cddcp — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:19:00 +0400

Archil Kanchaveli, representative of the Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) attended a training of Short-Term Observers (STO) held in Belgrade on December 8-10, 2015 organized by the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (OSCE/ODIHR).

Presentation of “Political School” Results

cddcp — Thu, 10 Dec 2015 18:25:10 +0400

A presentation of the project results “Supporting Political Parties’ development in the Regions to Create Competitive Political Environment” was held in the hotel Ambasadori.

December 1 – World AIDS Day!

cddcp — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:35:00 +0400

On December 1 an event dedicated to the Worlds AIDS Day was held in the head office of the Center for Development and Democracy.

“Political School” in Kutaisi

cddcp — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:31:09 +0400

The Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) opened a “Political School” in Kutaisi.

CDD Report about the Terrorist Attacks in France

cddcp — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 13:37:13 +0400

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) reports about the Terrorist Attacks in France and expresses sorrow over the tragedy of Paris.

“Political School” in Gori

cddcp — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 12:55:07 +0400

The Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) opened a “Political School” in Gori.

Civil Society Appeal to the European Commission and EU Member States

cddcp — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 13:34:28 +0400

EaP CSF Georgian National Platform Appeal to the European Commission and EU Member States. We kindly request the European Commission to take all of the above mentioned arguments into account and call on EU Member States to support the granting of a visa-free regime to Georgia.

The Final Assessment of CDD Observational Mission Evaluation for the Midterm Election of Parliament and City Council held on 31 October 2015

cddcp — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:16:00 +0400

Based on the information provided by the Observational Mission of the “Center for Development and Democracy” the voting process was mostly organized and held with the procedures in accordance to the law in the Electoral Districts of Sagarejo and Martvili on 31 October 2015; therefore, it was positively assessed by the Mission.

Meeting of Interagency Commission for Free and Fair Elections

cddcp — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:10:39 +0400

A meeting was held in the ministry of Justice by Interagency Commission for Free and Fair Elections. The session was attended by the Deputy person of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) Marina Bendeliani.

Informational Meeting regarding the Reform of Electoral System

cddcp — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 11:40:36 +0400

A meeting of the Coalition “Georgian Dream” and the representative of non-governmental organizations was organized regarding the Reform of Electoral System issues at the Hotel “Tbilisi-Marriott”, which was attended by Ketevan Chachava, the Chairperson of the "Center for Development and Democracy".

Announcement of observer mission of CDD about election day closing and tabullation process

cddcp — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 16:07:35 +0400

According to given information by CDD observers election day went more less in a peaceful environment. In electoral districts polling process went according to electoral legislation.

CDD is observing in Martvili and Sagarejo Municipality for Parliamentary and City councils mid-term elections

cddcp — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:17:10 +0400

CDD is observing mid-term parliamentary and Saakrebulo election with 30 person observation mission in Martvili and Sagarejo districts on October 31st. CDD observes Election Day procedures including opening, polling, closing and tabulation process. We are closely observing e-day at the special PEC in Daba Mukhrovani.

Georgia elected as a member of UN Human Rights Council

cddcp — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 08:47:00 +0400

The “Center for Development and Democracy” responds to the decision taken at the plenary session of the UN General Assembly, and UNHRC membership for Georgia sees to be essential.

Week of “Political School”

cddcp — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 10:08:38 +0400

The Centre for Development and Democracy (CDD) continues to implement the project of “Political Schools”.

CDD-'s statement about public display of sexual abuse videos

cddcp — Tue, 20 Oct 2015 15:39:00 +0400

Considering the gravity of the issue, Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) responds to the fact of distributing the sexually abusive videos and displaying them publicly and calls the relevant governmental agencies for the fast and effective actions.

Announcement by Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) about Rustavi 2 Trials

cddcp — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:20:00 +0400

According to the high sensitivity and the public interest about ongoing trial of Rustavi 2 TV, it’s essential to be transparent, fair and open process and free from any political interference.

Public discussions about the amendments in the Constitution were held in Tbilisi and in the regions of Georgia

cddcp — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 14:30:00 +0400

Public discussions of the draft Constitutional Law were held in Tbilisi and in the Regions of Georgia, in which Ketevan Chachava, the chairperson of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD), participated.

Regular meeting with Interagency Commission for Free and Fair Elections

cddcp — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 16:15:00 +0400

Third regular meeting was held in the ministry of Justice by Interagency Commission for Free and Fair Elections. The session was attended by the Deputy person of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) Marina Bendeliani.

CDD has become a member of publishing the constitutional law project and Public Consideration organizing committee

cddcp — Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:24:04 +0400

Public discussions have started about the amendments to the Constitution Law. In the Committee work as a member is participated chairperson of Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) Ketevan Chachava.

“Political School” in Telavi has opened

cddcp — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 10:31:07 +0400

Today the Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) opened “Political School” in Telavi

Election Administration Officials' Certification Exams

cddcp — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 08:50:16 +0400

From September 26^th, the Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) observers will monitor Election Administration official’s certification exams at the Central Election Commission.

The project “Political Schools” Continue

cddcp — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 09:01:43 +0400

Today, at USAID Center for Civic Engagement opened a project “supporting political parties’ development in the regions, to create competitive political environment”.

Project “Political Schools” has started

cddcp — Thu, 10 Sep 2015 08:10:16 +0400

Today, September 10^th, in the city of Rustavi USAID-'s CCE opened a project "to support the development of political parties in the regions, ensuring a competitive political environment."

CDD - Observation Mission of October 31, 2015 at Parliament and the Council By-Election

cddcp — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 11:10:19 +0400

On September 6^th 2015, the Central Election Commission registered the Center for Development and Democracy as observer for the electoral process at October 31^st 2015 Parliament and the Council By-election for all levels of electoral commission.

CDD’s position regarding the current news of Rustavi 2 TV

cddcp — Sat, 08 Aug 2015 20:03:00 +0400

The Chairperson Ketevan Chachava of the Center for Development and Democracy made announcement regarding the current news of Rustavi 2 TV.

Civil society representative meeting with the Minister of Corrections in Georgia

cddcp — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 11:28:01 +0400

Minister of Corrections in Georgia Kakha Kakhishvili had a meeting with the representatives of NGOs. The meeting was attended by the Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) chairperson Ketevan Chachava.

Flat Owners Partnership Association in Georgia

cddcp — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 14:32:10 +0400

On July 30^th was organized the event by the Center for Democracy and Development (CDD) with the Georgian Institutional Development Center (GIDC) and financial support of (OSGF) “Open Society of Georgia Foundation”. During the project was presented the evaluation of work done by Flat owners Partnership Association and was analyzed current challenges.

Project “Georgia and European Union” Final conference

cddcp — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0400

On July 28^th in the hotel “Redison Blu Iveria” was held final conference of the project “Georgian and European Union”.

CDD about the Flooding in Tbilisi

cddcp — Sun, 14 Jun 2015 20:54:00 +0400

The staff members of Center for Development and Democracy are deeply distressed for disaster that happened in Tbilisi and took people’s life. We offer our support to all the families and friends, this is huge loose for our country and for each citizen. It is very important unite the society of Georgia: the government and the citizens for the overcome and eradication if disaster.

CDD is a member of the Civil Society Platform

cddcp — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 21:47:00 +0400

Was established civil society platform according to Article 412 Association agreement within Georgia and EU and executive director of CDD Ketevan CHachava was chosen as a member.

CDD-'s observer mission is monitoring the local self-governing body - the City Council election

cddcp — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:19:35 +0400

On May 31, local self-governing body - the City Council election will be held in Senaki and Zugdidi districts. (Majoritarian system elections will be held in the following districts: №64 Senaki №64.13 Potskho and №67 Zugdidi, №67.11).

"The Center for Development and Democracy" is monitoring in all three districts local self-government body - the City Council election. Monitors are observing the voting day procedures, which includes: the opening of voting stations, the voting process, the closing of voting stations and the counting of results.

Information Meetings “Georgia and European Union”

cddcp — Wed, 29 Apr 2015 11:25:44 +0400

In cooperation with education system of Patriarchy of Georgia and Davit Agmashenebeli Education Center, with financial support of the Embassies of the Kingdom of Netherlands and United Kingdom, CDD organized information meetings on topic _ Georgia and EU” in different eparchies, for the representatives of schools and lyceums of Patriarchy.

CDD’s Report at the Parliament

cddcp — Fri, 24 Apr 2015 16:56:00 +0400

The chairperson of CDD – Ketevan Chachava made a speech on “the role and experience of the organizations engaged in confidence building in transformation of conflicts existing in Goergia”. at the Session of Temporary Commission on Territorial Integrity held at the First Republic Hall on 24 April.

Delegation of Women’s Forum Georgia in UN

cddcp — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:42:00 +0400

The chairperson of CDD – Ketevan Chachava together with Women’s Forum Georgia visited UN head office in New York, where special session of CSW59 was held, dedicated to the discussions of the results made by 20years upon adoption of Beijing Platform.

Training Seminar “Georgia and EU”

cddcp — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:27:00 +0400

On 15 February CDD in cooperation with Davit Agmashenebeli Education Center under the Patriarchy of Georgia and with support of the Embassies of the Kingdom of Netherlands and UK organized training seminar – Georgia and EU for the teachers of schools and lyceums of Patriarchy of Georgia.