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On the round table of Batumi democratic involvement center, there was held a presentation of Fund “Sukhumi” sociological research results(evaluation of gender needs in the context of local development) with participation of experts, youth socially unprotected and IDP women groups, teachers, NGOs, media, representatives of local self-government and members of the GAC. Besides discussion topics (Local civil society participation in municipal planning, including gender aspects in local politics and budget, increasing of women’s and other groups’ participation local government and decision-making, projects directed to local social groups’ social economic strengthening and civil integration), round table participants touched several important issues. On the background of coming elections the most actual is importance of women’s participation – support of women-candidates, attitude of the parties and society towards these issues.

There were critical remarks: “It is no need of financing several programs any more, but is going on mechanically, it is a pity that the society is less involved in the mentioned process”.

Optimistic views: “Today we heard several needs, proved by the research. We have a hope that this information will be reflected in local self-governmental programs”. “We think that for planning new budget, work on which will be started soon, the council will announce several new initiatives”. “The council does his best to promote citizens’, especially women groups’ involvements in allocation of local resources”.

The round table was actual for the media. Almost every publishing houses existing in Batumi, expressed interest regarding the themes.

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