CRRC, American Councils and ARISC are pleased to announce the 4th talk of the Fall 2024 Tbilisi Works-in-Progress series!
This week’s talk will be in hybrid format in-person at CRRC Georgia and online.
“A proposal for a future electoral system for the Abkhazia Autonomous Republic – A Path Towards Sustainable Conflict Transformation”
Giorgi Arziani, Tbilisi Social Research School
This proposal for the future electoral system of Abkhazia is a pioneering attempt to formulate viable democratic solutions for a post-occupation, multiethnic region that has endured years of occupation and ethnic divisions. The premise of this proposal is based on the restoration of Georgia’s territorial integrity and the return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees to their homes in Abkhazia. It seeks to explore how a fair and inclusive electoral system can be implemented in such a complex context, addressing the challenges of post-conflict reconciliation while promoting equal representation for all ethnic groups within a democratic framework.
Giorgi Arziani is the founder of the Tbilisi Social Research School (TSSR), an organization dedicated to addressing the developmental challenges of Georgia through research, education, and civic engagement. His work focuses on promoting knowledge-based solutions and strengthening civic networks.
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Works-in-Progress is an ongoing academic discussion series based in Tbilisi, Georgia, that takes place at the CRRC office at Chavchavadze Ave. 5 and online. It is co-organized by the Caucasus Research Resource Centers (CRRC), the American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS, and the American Research Institute of the South Caucasus (ARISC). All of the talks are free and open to the public.
In observation of the spirit of the Chatham House Rule, the talks will not be recorded, and we courteously request that the other participants refrain from recording and/or distributing recordings as well. The opinions expressed in WiP talks are those of the speakers alone, and do not necessarily reflect the views of CRRC, ARISC or of American Councils.
