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Assessment of Social Capital in Georgia
Country: Georgia
Funder:
World Learning/Georgia FORECAST program (funded by USAID)
Dates: November 2010 - January 2011
Project objective:
The main research objective was to conduct a qualitative research assessment of Social Capital in Georgia, the findings and recommendations of which was the basis for a conference which was held in Tbilisi in December 2010. After the conference blueprints/ideas were provided for projects to be implemented by GOG or international donors' agencies starting in 2011.
Research design:
CRRC took a closer look at the activities of local groups and associations in the specific areas of interest: 1. Agricultural associations 2. Condominium associations 3. Parent-teacher associations 4. Partnership among local communities, regional media and local governments 5. Stakeholders sharing the management of natural resources 6. Various health-related societies and support groups Six focus groups and 42 in-depth interviews were conducted with association leaders, donors and experts.