Organization:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Country:

Georgia

Cost of the project:

66 100 GEL

Partner:

Friedrich Ebert Foundation

Co-sponsor:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Start and end dates:

July 1, 2022 - November 15, 2022

The purpose of the project

• Needs’ assessment in the energy and water supply sectors - to identify the level of awareness in terms of regulation, the specific needs of different target audiences and to identify effective mechanisms for raising awareness and deepening professional qualifications in this direction;
• Developing a plan for the activities to be implemented for the next phase of the project in accordance with the findings and needs identified as a result of the research;

Area of project implementation and number of target audience

• The capital Tbilisi, the self-governing city of Kutaisi, the self-governing city of Batumi and Mtskheta municipality.
• The number of target audience that will participate in the project is determined by 350-400 participants.

Target audience

Employees of energy and water supply enterprises, new employees of the Regulatory Commission, experts working on energy issues and representatives of the academic circles (including young scientists), media representatives, investors, interested public organizations and consumer groups of the co-operatives of the residential buildings, Members of executive and representative bodies of self-government, organizations working on environmental protection issues, international and donor organizations interested in energy, water supply and regulatory issues.

Organization:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Country:

Georgia

Partner:

Georgian Institute for Debate and Education

Start and end dates:

March, 2023 – December, 2023

Project title:   Debate for better education

The purpose of the project  

• Nurturing the acquisition of independent and critical thinking skills among students, promoting the cultivation of constructive reasoning, proficiency in argumentation, adeptness in sourcing materials, excellence in oratory, collaborative teamwork, and the cultivation of effective time management habits.
• Increasing awareness on pivotal topics: renewable energies, energy efficiency, and water supply tariffs.

Area of project implementation and number of target audience: The project's area of implementation and number of intended target audience

Around 800 students from schools across different regions of Georgia were actively engaged in the project.

Organization:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Country:

Georgia

Cost of the project:

2000 GEL

Donor / Donors

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Co-sponsor:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Start and end dates:

March 12, 2022 - April 16, 2022.

The purpose of the project

Implementation of trainings on the topic: Basics of regulation in the energy and water supply sectors

Target audience

Representatives of various media operating in Georgia

Product

The knowledge of media representatives in the basics of regulation in the energy and water supply sectors has increased.

Provided service

A 12-hour training session was conducted for media representatives. An increase in the level of awareness of media representatives was achieved with the mentioned activity.

Organization:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Country:

Georgia

Cost of the project:

63 900 GEL

Donor / Donors

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

Co-sponsor:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Start and end dates:

August 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

The purpose of the project

• Increasing the level of awareness of students and young people of the regions in the issues of drinking water and water as a source of energy;
• To increase interest of students-youth of the target municipalities in the mentioned topics, to strengthen the idea of care/protection of the country's water resources on their part and to promote the establishment of sustainable mechanisms to increase involvement.

Area of project implementation and number of target audience

• Aspindza municipality (Samtskhe Javakheti region);
• Dedoplistskaro municipality (Kakheti region);
• Tetritskaro municipality (Kvemo Kartli region);
• Kazbegi municipality (Mtskheta-Mtianeti region);
• Khashuri municipality (Shida Kartli region);
• Gardabani municipality (Kvemo Kartli region);
• Self-governing city of Batumi (Adjara region);
• Self-governing city of Kutaisi (Imereti region)

Target audience

EThe target audience is represented by the students-young people aged 14 to 17 living in the regions. In particular:

• Public and private school graduating class students;
• Representatives of ethnic and mountainous regions;
• Representatives of students' self-government in schools;
• Representatives of initiative groups and organizations created by teenagers aged 14-17;
• R14-17 year olds interested in water issues.

Organization:

Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC)

Country:

Georgia

Donor / Donors

Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC)

Co–sponsor / Co-organizer:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Start and end dates:

June 14, 2022 - June 15, 2022.

The purpose of the project

Discussing current reforms in the electricity sector, identifying ways to solve related challenges and promoting regional cooperation; Introduction of alternative mechanisms for the resolution of investment disputes in the energy sector to the general public, discussion of practices and discussions on current issues.

Target audience/participating countries

Policy-making institutions, international organizations, investors, business associations, practicing lawyers. Representatives of a number of countries participated in the conference, including: Georgia, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, Austria, China, Hungary, Poland

Product/Result

As a result of the Conference, potential investors received information on the possibilities of implementing energy projects; Foreign traders established the necessary contacts for the import-export of electricity, which will help to establish Georgia as a hub of electricity trade; The relationship between the Georgian energy exchange and other energy exchanges has moved to a new stage; State structures and companies received information about relations with investors in the energy sector and the implementation of a successful arbitration strategy, which will help to avoid investment disputes in the energy sector and strengthen the country's economy.

Organization:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Country:

Georgia

Cost of the project:

13 500 GEL

Donor / Donors

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Co-sponsor:

Elizbar Eristavi Energy Training Center

Start and end dates:

April 11, 2022 - June 16, 2022.

The purpose of the project

Implementation of trainings on the topic: Basics of regulation in the energy and water supply sectors

Target audience

Representatives of energy and water supply sectors

Product

The knowledge of the trainees in the basics of regulation in the energy and water supply sectors has increased.

Provided service

A 54-hour training session was conducted for representatives of the target audience. An increase in their level of awareness and qualification was achieved through this activity.