Samtskhe-Javakheti. The Georgian Evaluation Association has delivered a training in Akhaltsikhe for the ethnic minorities in increasing the accountability and transparency of local authorities, advocacy and monitoring.Trainings are delivered in four cities of Georgia - Akhaltsikhe, Akhalkalaki, Gardabani and Bolnisi - as part of the project "Empowering Marginalized and Ethnic Minority Citizens for Participation in Local Government Decision-Making and Monitoring Activities".Training topics were selected in line with the study results and they aim to raise public awareness, acknowledge their decisive role in the elections and involve them in the self-government activities.