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• GLOBALink | Eyes on Hainan: Sanya goes all out to fight COVID-19 resurgence

  In order to fight COVID-19 resurgence, S China's Sanya implemented static management and restricted the movement of people, including a stoppage on urban public transport, with a waiver for basic social services and emergency transport.

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• USAID and Public Defender’s Office Sign Intergovernmental Agreement

  On June 28, 2022, a Government-to-Government Agreement was signed between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Public Defender’s Office.

  The aim of the new partnership is to promote human rights in Georgia and to strengthen the activities of the Public Defender's Office, especially in the regions.

  In his opening remarks, Peter Wiebler, Mission Director of USAID/Georgia, briefly reviewed the Government-to-Government Agreement, cooperation and importance of Georgia's democratic development.

  The Ambassador of the United States of America spoke about progress in the direction of the protection of human rights in Georgia and underlined the activities of the Public Defender’s Office, great efforts that the staff of the Office make every day to establish equality and tolerance in the country; She also thanked representatives of the Office for their professionalism and dedication and said that the direct grant provided for by the USAID project was a sign of great confidence and support to the Public Defender's Office.

  Public Defender Nino Lomjaria thanked the US Government and the American people for the vital assistance they have been providing to independent Georgia in areas of economic development, implementation of democratic reforms, strengthening of state institutions and development of the private sector for decades.

  "Today we especially need such support, as the Government, the State and public institutions, each of us, must work tirelessly in these 6 months to get the status of an EU candidate country. These 6 months are a crucial period for our future.

  Until the end of my term of office, we, the entire Office, will be working to use this trust and support to monitor and support protection of human rights, democracy and human rights reforms in the country. However, I would also like to point out that the achievement of results under this agreement depends not only on our efforts. I think the willingness of other state agencies is also necessary and a lot depends on coordination and joint efforts in such a historic period," said the Public Defender.

  Giorgi Burjanadze, Deputy Public Defender, reviewed the details of the agreement between USAID and the Public Defender’s Office. According to the agreement, with the support of USAID, the Public Defender’s Office will work: 1) to strengthen internal capacities to conduct more effective monitoring of the protection of human rights in Georgia; 2) to strengthen internal management processes and institutional capacities; and 3) to improve strategic communication with the audience.

  "The project will help us make our Office more efficient in tackling the challenges we face. Protection of human rights is a constant process that needs constant upgrading," said Giorgi Burjanadze.

  Public Defender (Ombudsman) of Georgia

• USAID and Public Defender’s Office Sign Intergovernmental Agreement

  a Government-to-Government Agreement was signed between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Public Defender’s Office.

  The aim of the new partnership is to promote human rights in Georgia and to strengthen the activities of the Public Defender's Office, especially in the regions.

  In his opening remarks, Peter Wiebler, Mission DirectorofUSAID/Georgia, briefly reviewed the Government-to-Government Agreement, cooperation and importance of Georgia's democratic development.

  The Ambassador of the United States of America spoke about progress in the direction of the protection of human rights in Georgia and underlined the activities of the Public Defender’s Office, great efforts that the staff of the Office make every day to establish equality and tolerance in the country; She also thanked representatives of the Office for their professionalism and dedication and said that the direct grant provided for by the USAID project was a sign of great confidence and support to the Public Defender's Office.

  Public Defender Nino Lomjaria thanked the US Government and the American people for the vital assistance they have been providing to independent Georgia in areas of economic development, implementation of democratic reforms, strengthening of state institutions and development of the private sector for decades.

  "Today we especially need such support, as the Government, the State and public institutions, each of us, must work tirelessly in these 6 months to get the status of an EU candidate country. These 6 months are a crucial period for our future.

  Until the end of my term of office, we, the entire Office, will be working to use this trust and support to monitor and support protection of human rights, democracy and human rights reforms in the country. However, I would also like to point out that the achievement of results under this agreement depends not only on our efforts. I think the willingness of other state agencies is also necessary and a lot depends on coordination and joint efforts in such a historic period," said the Public Defender.

  Giorgi Burjanadze, Deputy Public Defender, reviewed the details of the agreement between USAID and the Public Defender’s Office. According to the agreement, with the support of USAID, the Public Defender’s Office will work: 1) to strengthen internal capacities to conduct more effective monitoring of the protection of human rights in Georgia; 2) to strengthen internal management processes and institutional capacities; and 3) to improve strategic communication with the audience.

  "The project will help us make our Office more efficient in tackling the challenges we face. Protection of human rights is a constant process that needs constant upgrading," said Giorgi Burjanadze.

  Public Defender’s Office

   

• Ambassador K. Degnan spoke at the Renewable Energy Investment Conference

  Clean, reliable, and affordable domestic energy production is critical for
  Georgia to secure continued economic growth, meet its climate obligations, and
  protect its unique environment.
  The U.S. Government partners with Georgia to expand clean energy production.
  Today, Ambassador Degnan spoke at the Renewable Energy Investment
  Conference, organized by the USAID in partnership with the Ministry of Economy
  and Sustainable Development. Her comments underscored how investments in
  clean and renewable energy generation will help Georgian consumers increase
  access to sustainable and affordable energy, reduce reliance on imports from other
  countries, and meet Georgia’s climate goals.

  US Embassy Tbilisi

  The USAID Securing Georgia’s Energy Future Program
• Visa along with USAID Economic Security Program announces ICT Champion category winner of the Grace Hopper Award Program in Georgia

  Tbilisi, June 10, 2022 – Today, Visa in partnership with USAID Economic Security Program in Georgia distinguished Nana Dikhaminjia as a winner of the ICT Champion category and awarded with special money prize - 5 thousand Gel. Visa, as supporter organization joined the Grace Hopper Award Program in Georgia, founded by the USAID Economic Security Program in partnership with TBC Bank and UN Women. The award ceremony of the program was held on June 10 and recognized the winners in six categories of the contest.

  The winner of the ICT Champion category, Director of Digital Transformation Center at the Alte University - Nana Dikhaminjia is actively working in educational field and makes a special contribution to strengthening the role of women in the field of information and communication technologies.

  The ICT Champion Award is a special nomination, that recognizes the most accomplished professionals and changemakers in the field of ICT who are making a significant impact within the organization, the community, or the country regardless of the type of sector they represent whether it’s education, private sector, government, consulting, or non-profit.

  “We are thrilled to award Nana Dikhaminjia as the winner of the ICT Champion category.  Being part of the Grace Hopper Award program corresponds our priorities to support women in tech and innovations, and advance them on a global level. Our team believes, that the winner receives our strong support and becomes a member of our big network. I am extremely happy to hand over special money prize 5 thousand Gel to Nana as our contribution in active work she does. I would like to thank to organizers for giving as an opportunity to support and empower women community in the country.” – noted Diana Kiguradze, Visa Regional Manager for Caucasus region and one of the members of the jury of established professionals assessing the nominations of the program.

  Engaging as a supporter organization in the Grace Hopper Award Program and awarding the ICT Champion category winner is another step forward for Visa in its efforts of supporting women, advancement of innovations and also, contributing to development of an equal society. All three directions are an integral part of Visa’s mission to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

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