In order to implement in-depth Public Administration Reform in 2015 the Government of Georgia approved the Public Administration Reform Roadmap 2020. The Roadmap addresses six directions: Policy Planning and Coordination, Civil Service and Human Resource Management, Accountability, Public Service Delivery, Public Finance Management and Local Self-Government.
For implementing the Public Administration Reform, the Government of Georgia, once in every two years approves the Public Administration Reform Action Plan. Within the EU-funded project "Contributing to PAR through Civic Monitoring and Engagement" the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) in cooperation with the Georgian Young Lawyers’ Association (GYLA) monitors the directions of Policy Planning and Coordination, Accountability, Public Service Delivery and Public Finance Management.
Suggest institutional set-up to the LEPLs covered by the CSL in order to strengthen the principles of economy, effectiveness and efficiency
Unimplemented
Objective 3.1.
Suggest institutional set-up to the LEPLs covered by the CSL in order to strengthen the principles of economy, effectiveness and efficiency
Outcome Indicator
Baseline
Target
Verification Source
Share of LEPLs covered by the CSL that have implemented recommendations issued by the Civil Service Bureau on institutional set-up of the LEPLs
0%
10%
CSB Annual Report
Unimplemented
Share of LEPLs covered by the CSL that have implemented recommendations issued by the Civil Service Bureau on institutional set-up of the LEPLs
Activity 3.1.1.
Analysis of the functions and authority of the LEPLs
Unimplemented
Activity 3.1.1.
Analysis of the functions and authority of the LEPLs
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
The List of LEPLs that are categorized according to the Analysis of their functions and authority
CSB Annual Report
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
19 12
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
The List of LEPLs that are categorized according to the Analysis of their functions and authority
Activity 3.1.2.
Elaboration of a new draft law on LEPLs that define their functions, categorization and status of employees
Partly Implemented
Activity 3.1.2.
Elaboration of a new draft law on LEPLs that define their functions, categorization and status of employees
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
3.1.2.1. New draft law on LEPLs is elaborated
Draft Law
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
19 12
Fully Implemented
3.1.2.1. New draft law on LEPLs is elaborated
3.1.2.2. At least 3 public consultations are carried out in order to discuss new draft law
Draft Law
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
19 12
Unimplemented
3.1.2.2. At least 3 public consultations are carried out in order to discuss new draft law
Activity 3.1.3.
Institutional analysis of LEPLs covered by the CSL
Unimplemented
Activity 3.1.3.
Institutional analysis of LEPLs covered by the CSL
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
3.1.3.1. Institutional analysis of the LEPLs covered by the CSL is carried out
CSB Report on institutional analysis of the LEPLs
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 12
Unimplemented
3.1.3.1. Institutional analysis of the LEPLs covered by the CSL is carried out
3.1.3.2. Recommendations on institutional set-up of the LEPLs covered by the CSL are developed
CSB Report on institutional analysis of the LEPLs
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 12
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
3.1.3.2. Recommendations on institutional set-up of the LEPLs covered by the CSL are developed
3.1.3.3. Discussions about analysis and reccomenations of those LEPLs covered by the CSL are conducted; At least 3 public discussions are carried out
CSB Report on institutional analysis of the LEPLs
Civil Service Bureau
Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 12
Unimplemented
3.1.3.3. Discussions about analysis and reccomenations of those LEPLs covered by the CSL are conducted; At least 3 public discussions are carried out
Objective 3.2.
Improve access to open data by strengthening existing mechanisms
Partly Implemented
Objective 3.2.
Improve access to open data by strengthening existing mechanisms
Outcome Indicator
Baseline
Target
Verification Source
Number of open data published on the Data.gov.ge
3
30
data.gov.ge
Fully Implemented
Number of open data published on the Data.gov.ge
The number of public agencies publishing open data on data.gov.ge
30
50
data.gov.ge
Unimplemented
The number of public agencies publishing open data on data.gov.ge
Activity 3.2.1.
Regular update of the Open data portal
Partly Implemented
Activity 3.2.1.
Regular update of the Open data portal
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
Open data portal - data.gov.ge - is updated
data.gov.ge
Data Exchange Agency, Ministry of Justice of Georgia
19 12
Administrative Expenses
Partly Implemented
Open data portal - data.gov.ge - is updated
Activity 3.2.2.
Increased number of open data published on the Open Data Portal
Unimplemented
Activity 3.2.2.
Increased number of open data published on the Open Data Portal
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
By the end of 2020 the number of open data published by the Municipal Services Development Agency (0), the Civil Service Bureau (0) and Ministry of Finance (3) is increased by 1000% compared to 2018
data.gov.ge
Data Exchange Agency, Ministry of Justice of Georgia
Municipal Services Development Agency; Civil Service Bureau; Ministry of Finance
20 12
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
By the end of 2020 the number of open data published by the Municipal Services Development Agency (0), the Civil Service Bureau (0) and Ministry of Finance (3) is increased by 1000% compared to 2018
Objective 3.3.
Implement electronic monitoring tool on recommendations issued by the State Audit Office in order to improve the feedback mechanism
Partly Implemented
Objective 3.3.
Implement electronic monitoring tool on recommendations issued by the State Audit Office in order to improve the feedback mechanism
Outcome Indicator
Baseline
Target
Verification Source
Share of the State Audit Office recommendations with a "No Response" status
12%
8%
Annual Report of the State Audit Office (2020)
Unimplemented
Share of the State Audit Office recommendations with a "No Response" status
Activity 3.3.1.
Development of Electronic Monitoring System to monitor implementation of the SAO recommendations
Fully Implemented
Activity 3.3.1.
Development of Electronic Monitoring System to monitor implementation of the SAO recommendations
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
Electronic Monitoring System on monitoring implementation of the SAO recommendations is developed
SAO Annual Report 2019
Ministry of Justice of Georgia; Administration of the Government of Georgia
19 12
Fully Implemented
Electronic Monitoring System on monitoring implementation of the SAO recommendations is developed
Activity 3.3.2.
Launch of the Electronic Monitoring System
Partly Implemented
Activity 3.3.2.
Launch of the Electronic Monitoring System
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
All subjects of the audit are registered at the SAO recommendations Electronic Monitoring System
State Audit Office
Ministry of Justice of Georgia; Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 12
Administrative Expenses
Partly Implemented
All subjects of the audit are registered at the SAO recommendations Electronic Monitoring System
Activity 3.3.3.
Disclosure of the information on the implementation of SAO recommendations at the Budget Monitor website
Unimplemented
Activity 3.3.3.
Disclosure of the information on the implementation of SAO recommendations at the Budget Monitor website
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
Information on the implementation of SAO recommendations is uploaded on the Budget Monitor web-platform
Ministry of Justice of Georgia; Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 12
Unimplemented
Information on the implementation of SAO recommendations is uploaded on the Budget Monitor web-platform
Objective 3.4.
Raise awareness of civil servants of central government bodies on the Open Government agenda in order to enhance implementation of the Open Government policy principles
Unimplemented
Objective 3.4.
Raise awareness of civil servants of central government bodies on the Open Government agenda in order to enhance implementation of the Open Government policy principles
Outcome Indicator
Baseline
Target
Verification Source
Share of civil servants of central government bodies representing policy planning and analysis units, who claim that they are familiar with the OGP Georgia Action Plan and participate in the elaboration process of open government policy for 2020-2022
0%
51%
Research report presented to the OGP Forum Georgia on awareness level of civil servants at the central level on the Open Government Policy
Unimplemented
Share of civil servants of central government bodies representing policy planning and analysis units, who claim that they are familiar with the OGP Georgia Action Plan and participate in the elaboration process of open government policy for 2020-2022
Activity 3.4.1.
Raise public awareness, including of civil servants working at the central level, about the Open Government issues
Partly Implemented
Activity 3.4.1.
Raise public awareness, including of civil servants working at the central level, about the Open Government issues
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
3.4.1.1. Open Government Communication Strategy is elaborated; One component of the strategy focuses on raising awareness of civil servants
Open Government Communication Strategy
Administration of the Government of Georgia
Open Government Georgia 2018-2019 Action Plan responsible agencies
19 09
Administrative Expenses
Partly Implemented
3.4.1.1. Open Government Communication Strategy is elaborated; One component of the strategy focuses on raising awareness of civil servants
3.4.1.2. Implementation of the Open Government Communication Strategy is in progress
Open Government Communication Strategy
Administration of the Government of Georgia
Open Government Georgia 2018-2019 Action Plan responsible agencies
20 12
Unimplemented
3.4.1.2. Implementation of the Open Government Communication Strategy is in progress
Activity 3.4.2.
Ensure engagement of a wide public and all ministries in the Open Government policy elaboration process
Unimplemented
Activity 3.4.2.
Ensure engagement of a wide public and all ministries in the Open Government policy elaboration process
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
3.4.2.1. Consultations are carried out with the representatives of policy planning and analysis units of the line Ministries, as well as with other units, if necessary, during elaboration of the OGP Georgia's Action Plan 2020-2022
Calendar of the meetings
Administration of the Government of Georgia
Ministries
20 06
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
3.4.2.1. Consultations are carried out with the representatives of policy planning and analysis units of the line Ministries, as well as with other units, if necessary, during elaboration of the OGP Georgia's Action Plan 2020-2022
3.4.2.2. Public consultations are held during the elaboration of the OGP Georgia Action Plan 2020-2022 in at least 7 regions of Georgia
Calendar of the meetings
Administration of the Government of Georgia
20 06
Unimplemented
3.4.2.2. Public consultations are held during the elaboration of the OGP Georgia Action Plan 2020-2022 in at least 7 regions of Georgia
Activity 3.4.3.
Ensure the easy access to the information on OGP Georgia
Mostly Implemented
Activity 3.4.3.
Ensure the easy access to the information on OGP Georgia
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
OGP Georgia's website is created
Website
Administration of the Government of Georgia
19 12
Mostly Implemented
OGP Georgia's website is created
Objective 3.5.
Improve existing legislation on the access to information in order to enhance openness, transparency and accountability of the public institutions and ensure its consistent application in practice
Unimplemented
Objective 3.5.
Improve existing legislation on the access to information in order to enhance openness, transparency and accountability of the public institutions and ensure its consistent application in practice
Outcome Indicator
Baseline
Target
Verification Source
Percentage of decisions to refuse to disclose public information by public institutions (ministries and LEPLs) within their competence
15%
10%
Analytical document of the MoJ
Unimplemented
Percentage of decisions to refuse to disclose public information by public institutions (ministries and LEPLs) within their competence
Activity 3.5.1.
Improvement of the legislation regulating freedom of information
Unimplemented
Activity 3.5.1.
Improvement of the legislation regulating freedom of information
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
The draft law on Freedom of Information is submitted to the Parliament
Website of the Parliament
Ministry of Justice of Georgia
19 12
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
The draft law on Freedom of Information is submitted to the Parliament
Activity 3.5.2.
Development of information handbook for implementation of the norms regulating the freedom of information
Unimplemented
Activity 3.5.2.
Development of information handbook for implementation of the norms regulating the freedom of information
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
Handbook for implementation of the norms regulating the freedom of information is developed
Handbook is available on the website of the MoJ
Ministry of Justice of Georgia
19 12
Administrative Expenses
Unimplemented
Handbook for implementation of the norms regulating the freedom of information is developed
Activity 3.5.3.
Improve staff capacity responsible for disclosure of public information
Unimplemented
Activity 3.5.3.
Improve staff capacity responsible for disclosure of public information
Output Indicator
Verification Source
Responsible Agency
Partner Agency
Term of Implementation
Budget
Public Institution (central government bodies, LEPLs) employees responsible for disclosure of public information are trained in order to enhance their qualification for regulatory norms
Attendance sheets
Ministry of Justice of Georgia
Training Center of the Ministry of Justice
20 12
Unimplemented
Public Institution (central government bodies, LEPLs) employees responsible for disclosure of public information are trained in order to enhance their qualification for regulatory norms
