Tbilisi. Caucasian Institute for Economic and Social Research is implementing the project – "Local/Regional Economic Development Network as decisive leverage point for enhanced competitiveness in the Black Sea Basin regions”. Within the project framework in June and July one-week trainings were held in local economic development issues in three selected regions of Georgia: Samredia, Dmanisi and Martvili. Training topics were represented by PACA methodology (Increasing Competitive Advantage through Co-Financing) issues. Trainings were attended by local entrepreneurs and NGO representatives as well as local government officials and interested people.  Within the project framework meeting of the project management in Greek city Katerini was held. AT the management meeting achieved progress of the project and provided activities were reviewed.