Tbilisi. It is mentioned in Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Strategy that involvement of local governments in the work of Anti-Corruption Council and supporting anti-corruption activities at the local governments is vital for an effective implementation of the Anti-Corruption Strategy.

''Therefore, IDFI believes that ensuring openness and transparency in local governments is very important for an effective functioning of the local governments and prevention of corruption. Raising awareness on the threats, effects of corruption among citizens as well as civil servants, and establishing preventive mechanisms is vital. In order to achieve above-mentioned goals there must be basic methods to prevent corruption e.g.: eradication of conflict of interest, implementing the code of ethics, raising awareness of the civil society and ensuring their engagement in anti-corruption activities, conducting trainings for the civil servants,'' is noted in the statement. 

Source: idfi.ge