Imereti. On May 21, EWMI ACCESS conducted a discussion of a so-called ''Social Laboratory'' format, in which people of different professions and experiences participated. In the last years, the discussion of a ''Social Laboratory'' format is being actively used by different types of organizations in order to identify new and experimental methods of solving complex problems and to further test them.

''Participants of the discussion thoroughly analyzed problems and challenges related to activities of non-governmental organizations in Georgia, and then discussed also current ways of solving these problems. At the beginning of the meeting participants made general evaluation of activities of Georgian non-governmental organizations, while further discussions were focused on more specific issues, namely: why citizens are comparatively less involved in activities of non-governmental organizations; what factors prevent non-governmental organizations from reaching broader society and gaining their trust; What are the challenges faced by international donors while setting frameworks during the process of implementation of projects, and etc.'' – is stated on the website of the organization in a social network.

Source: The website of the organization in a social network