Reviewing Anaklia Deep Sea Port Baseline Action Plan

Oct, 2017

PMCG, together with Antea Netherlands, recently started working on a project designed to study the Baseline Contamination Rectification Commitment Action Plan of Anaklia Deep Sea Port (ADSP) before giving it their seal of approval. Before the construction of Anaklia Deep Sea Port, a baseline environmental study was conducted for the investment area, which discovered baseline contamination of soil, surface water and groundwater and onshore and offshore unexploded ordinance (unexploded bombs). A Baseline Contamination Rectification Commitment Action Plan has been prepared to address these issues.The project team is working to ensure that the plan is appropriate and complies with the terms of the investment agreement signed between Anaklia Deep Sea Port Development Agency and Anaklia Development Consortium.The team will review the baseline environmental study of the investment area covering issues of geology, hydrology and hydrogeology before providing constructive comments. Moreover, the team will also study the Rectification Commitment Plan and the investment agreement and issue a report about the Plan's legal compliance with the investment agreement relating to the building, operation and transfer of Anaklia Deep Sea Port.   Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project:Review of Baseline Contamination Rectification Commitment Action Plan on Anaklia Deep Sea Port

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Product Selection for Value Chain Analysis Discussed in Adjara

Sep, 2017

On September 23, PMC Research hosted a working meeting to discuss and select the most valuable agricultural product for Adjara in order to conduct a value chain analysis (VCA), as part of the European Commission (EC) project “Regional Civil Society Organizations as Vectors of Rural Economic Development”. The event was attended by Avtandil Meskhidze, the Minister of Agriculture of Adjara, representatives of regional civil society organizations (CSOs) and other interested parties.Tangerine, garlic, dried fruit and cranberries were shortlisted as the most relevant products. In the end, participants agreed to conduct a VCA on tangerines.“Citrus is one of the key areas for Adjara’s agricultural sector and its further development determines the economic sustainability of the region, increases its export potential and socio-economic well-being of the farmers”, said Mr. Meskhidze during the meeting. Meanwhile, on September 20-24, PMC Research conducted trainings for regional CSOs in methods of VCA to enhance the capacity of organizations.PMC Research is implementing the project together with People in Need (PIN), the Rural Communities Development Agency (RCDA), and the Association ATINATI to support rural economic development and to stimulate the agricultural sector in Georgia.   Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project:Regional Civil Society Organizations as Vectors of Rural Economic Development

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PMCG Gathers EU Project Teams for Networking Event

Sep, 2017

On September 22, PMCG staged a networking event, hosting Team Leaders and Deputy Team Leaders from all EU-funded projects in Georgia in which PMCG is a partner. In addition, representatives of the State Minister’s Office on European and Euro-Atlantic Integration (OSMEEAI), the Information Center on NATO and EU, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the EU Delegation in Georgia and other projects funded by different donor organizations attended the meeting.The purpose of the event was to enable Team Leaders to share information between themselves about their respective projects and discuss the points of convergence and possible cooperation. It was also designed to provide detailed information about various EU projects implemented in Georgia to the Information Center on NATO and EU, the MFA and the OSMEEAI.PMCG is currently co-implementing six different EU-funded projects in Georgia in various sectors, all of which directly or indirectly contribute to the effective implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (AA).“We are pleased that participants found the meeting very fruitful, and that the meeting served as a platform for effective communication and emphasized collaboration opportunities”, said Tamar Medulashvili, Project Manager at PMCG, adding that the company plans to organize similar meetings again in the near future.  

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Supervising Construction and Rehabilitation of Water Supply and Sewerage Systems in Georgian Towns

Sep, 2017

 PMCG, together with Hill International and Temelsu launched the Asian Development Bank (ADB) project, to supervise construction and rehabilitation works of water supply and sewerage systems in three Georgian towns – Bolnisi, Chiatura and Marneuli.The project team will assist the United Water Supply Company of Georgia (UWSCG) by supervising construction and ultimately improving the water systems in these towns. The team will supervise construction works including the construction of water supply systems in Chiatura and Marneuli, the construction of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) in Bolnisi, Chiatura and Marneuli, and the construction of sewage systems in Bolnisi and Marneuli. It will also ensure that construction is in compliance with environmental conditions and will monitor resettlement activities. The project is being conducted as part of the Urban Services Improvement Investment Program financed by ADB which aims to improve the level of services, and ultimately the health, of residents of Bolnisi, Chiatura and Marneuli.   Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project:Management Improvement Program with United Water Supply Company of Georgia

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PMCG Consultant Shares Performance Improvement Experience at ISPI-EMEA 16th Annual Conference, Bologna, Italy

Sep, 2017

Vano Tavadze, PMCG’s Senior Consultant in Institutional Capacity Building and Monitoring and Evaluation, participated in the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI)-EMEA 16th Annual Conference – Reshape Ecosystems, Re-Imagine Organizations, Reinvent Performance Management, heldon September 15, in Bologna, Italy. Tavadze dedicated his presentation to reshaping organizations with poorly defined performance requirements and coping with complex ecosystems. He shared his experience and lessons learned about performance improvement, organizational structure redesign projects and discussed the practicability of traditional performance improvement and change management tools. During the presentation, Tavadze also stressed the importance of setting and communicating performance standards within an organization as well as managing people through change, while he also outlined critical factors for successful performance improvement interventions. The conference gathered together performance improvement professionals with diverse backgrounds whose shared experience is expected to contribute to improving productivity and performance in the workplace.

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New Project to Support Rural Development in Khulo

Sep, 2017

 On September 15, the European Union launched a new development project entitled “Promotion of Rural Development and Diversification in Khulo Municipality”. The project is being implemented by Caritas Czech Republic in Georgia (CCRG) together with PMC Research and the Croatian Rural Development Network. Its aim is to improve employment and living conditions in Khulo through diversification of the rural economy. The project’s launch event was opened by Avtandil Melkhidze, Acting Minister of Agriculture of Adjara, Alvaro Ortega Aparicio, Attaché, Programme Manager for Environment and Rural Development, Delegation of the European Union to Georgia, Ekaterine Meskhrikadze, Head of Mission, CCRG, Giorgi Khishtovani, Director at PMC Research, representative of Croatian Rural Development Network and Municipality Gamgebeli. “Under the ENPARD programme, the European Union supports rural and agricultural development in different regions of Georgia. This project will introduce the European model of rural development, so called LEADER approach, and will create new economic and social opportunities in Khulo municipality”, stated Mr. Ortega.Mr. Khishtovani talked about the importance of tourism development and stressed that: “Increased tourism potential can positively affect agricultural and urban development for the region. The fact that the new project combines all these three components makes the project particularly interesting for the region”. The project follows the earlier EU-supported rural development activities under European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) in Borjomi, Lagodekhi and Kazbegi municipalities. This year, the EU has launched new rural development projects in five other municipalities: Khulo, Keda, Dedoplistkaro, Akhalkalaki, and Tetritskaro.   Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project:Promotion of Rural Development and Diversification in Khulo Municipality

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PMCG’s CEO Shares Expertise at 10th International Local Economic Development Forum

Sep, 2017

On September 13, PMCG’s Chairman and CEO, Aleksi Aleksishvili, delivered a presentation to the 10th International Local Economic Development Forum (LED), organized by Tbilisi City Hall in cooperation with international organizations, including the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Commission (EC), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ). The forum gathered key stakeholders and actors from local and international society to discuss and share ideas and experiences regarding topics, such as good governance, cities for economic growth, urban resilience, energy efficiency, innovative positioning and branding strategies, open government partnership, and green cities for smart transformation. Aleksishvili moderated the first panel discussion, dedicated to good governance. In his opening speech, he noted the European Union’s support for LED in Eastern Partnership countries, and provided examples such as the EU project “Mayors for Economic Growth”, which is oriented toward supporting mayors and municipalities at the local level to work in partnership with businesses and civil society to accelerate economic growth, development and job creation. “A regulatory framework is at the core of good governance. The path to fast and sustainable economic development involves reducing heavy regulations and bureaucracy by transforming public administration, and creating a conducive business environment,” explained Aleksishvili. Aleksishvili also presented what he considers the necessary elements of good governance for local economic development, highlighting the importance of the efficiency of local administration, transparency and accountability, inclusiveness, vocational education and youth employability, proactive measures to attract entrepreneurs and investors, infrastructure development and stimulating competitiveness through transparent procurement systems.

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Georgian-German Startup Forum

Sep, 2017

On September 4, Georgian-German Startup Forum was held at Technopark, organized by PMC Research in collaboration with Georgia’s Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA). The event aimed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and experience regarding entrepreneurship and was part of the Germany-Georgia Friendship Year, supported by the German Embassy in Georgia and Procredit Bank.Giorgi Cherkezishvili, the Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Dr. Heike Peitsch, Ambassador of Germany to Georgia, Aleksi Aleksishvili, General Director at PMCG, and Giorgi Zviadadze, Chairman at the GITA opened the Forum. Colin Donohue, an entrepreneurship strategy specialist, and Giorgi Laliashvili, chief specialist of strategic development at the GITA, moderated discussions. Leading German entrepreneurs with impressive experience of creating and managing startups - Michael Huebl (flinc GmbH), Wolfgang Bernecker (Pandata GMPH) and Stephan Dabels (AmbiGateGmbH) - shared their experience with local startupers and discussed reasons behind various successes and failures, as well as global trends. On September 5, local startupers will have the opportunity to meet the German speakers in person within the B2B meetings that will enable them to better present their initiatives and discuss cooperation opportunities. “We think that such forums are very important for sharing knowledge, experience and technologies between the two countries, and for establishing partnerships. We hope that Georgian companies will acquire useful experience from German companies and will be able to develop strategic collaboration with them”, explains Mikheil Skhiereli, Project Manager from PMC Research. Along with local startupers, representatives of the German Embassy in Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and international organizations and institutions attended the Forum.

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Key Stakeholders Meet to Develop Georgia’s Tourism Strategy

Sep, 2017

On August 31, PMCG hosted a working meeting with representatives of the tourism industry from government and the private sector to share the views of Georgian tourism stakeholders about the current positioning and branding of Georgia on the international market. The meeting was held under the World Bank project entitled “Tourism Marketing, Promotion, Online Coverage and Destination Management for Kakheti and Imereti Regions in Georgia”. Together with consortium lead – Ecorys Polska, PMCG held discussions with representatives of the Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA), the Agency of Protected Areas of Georgia (APA), Georgian Tourism Administration (GTA), and Georgian Airways, among others, and listened to their opinions regarding the main tangible and intangible factors that make people interested and excited about visiting the country.The information and feedback obtained from various stakeholders is of crucial importance to develop an effective strategy for the promotion of Georgia as a tourism destination.Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project: Tourism Marketing, Promotion, Online Coverage and Destination Management for Kakheti and Imereti Regions in Georgia

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Conference to Plot Transport & Logistics Development for Central Asian States

Aug, 2017

PMCG presented in the C5+1 Expert-Level Meeting on Regional Customs Cooperation on August 23, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.The meeting was held as part of USAID’s Competitiveness Trade and Jobs (CTJ) program, led by DAI International. PMCG presented the experience of Georgia in data exchange, joint examination and the trusted trader program to customs officials from the five Central Asian countries.The conference brought together senior officials, business sector representatives, trade authorities, as well as their counterparts in foreign end markets to identify and overcome transport and logistics barriers and to increase the competitiveness of the economies of Central Asian states by improving their transport and logistics sectors.During the event, progress made so far and the next steps in regional cooperation in transit, data exchange, and joint customs controls were discussed. In addition, the tools to be applied to support facilitation of the customs procedure and cooperation between customs authorities at the regional level were also covered.By facilitating such discussions and other related activities, the project is helping to improve border crossing processes, to reduce legal and regulatory constraints, to support firms in adopting new practices, to develop skills, and to expand business relationships. All of these impacts strengthen Central Asian states’ transport and logistics services which will contribute to their overall economic development.C5+1 is a platform that brings together the five states of Central Asia and the United States to discuss and work on issues of common concern. Please kindly follow the link below for detailed information about the project:Competitive Trade and Jobs (CTJ) Activity in Central Asia

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