CSOs "Rural Assemblies" were founded in January in the Zestaponi and Ozurgeti Municipalities.

The assemblies aim to increase participation of the rural population in the decision-making process and to raise their civil awareness and provide support for protection of their interests, improvement of socio-economic status, and sustainable development of rural territories.

To carry out this mission, the Assemblies will closely cooperate with public, private and civil sectors, at local as well as central and international levels.