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The 9-th ordinary meeting of Batumi GAC was devoted to discussion of the results of conducted research: “Analysis of Batumi 2014 year budget, envisaging gender aspects”. Elaboration of suggestions and recommendations started, which will be submitted to the local self-government, in order to envisage gender parameters in new budget programs and projects.

The meeting was also attended by the representatives of Kutaisi and Ozurgeti Gender Advisory Councils. It made possible to exchange valuable information for sharing experience. The members of the meeting considered the initiative of the fund “Sukhumi” interesting, regarding creation of GAC network and planning of joint activities.

The schedule of the meeting was aired by the local media, which periodically expresses interest towards the gender issues.

The project is implemented with the support  of the U.S. Department of State