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Slovenia shows how truly dedicated promotion can support a sector

The ALCP noticed the points of comparison between Slovenia and Georgia when attending the Apimondia 2017 event. The Slovenian display showcasing honey tourism and the integration of honey production into the general promotion of Slovenia as a desirable destination was amazing.


BIA FORUM 2018 - Investment Opportunities in Agriculture and prospects for Georgia's Exports

Helen Bradbury, Team Leader of ALCP at the BIA FORUM 2018.

The presentation from panel sessions is available on the following link: ALCP Programme Overview 

The full video of the session on 'Investment Opportunities in Agriculture & prospects for Georgia’s Exports' is available on the following link: BIA FORUM

Feedback from the field: What shepherd’s think about Bio Security Points

After five years of multi-stakeholder advocacy beginning in 2011, in 2016 the country instituted the development of Biosecurity infrastructure for ensuring the systematic health control of migrating livestock. There are five Bio Security Points (6th one planned to be constructed in 2018) in operation on the Animal Movement Route  for the disinfection of migrating livestock against parasites with a  safe waste management scheme and staffed by specialists hired by the National Food Agency serving farmers free of charge

A short video contains feedback from the field: What shepherd’s think about Bio Security Points?

The Honey Festival 2017

The annual ALCP Facilitated Honey Festival was held for the third time on August 2017  in Batumi.  

Up to 40 beekeepers from across Georgia once again presented their honey and by products for the festival visitors. Honey themed entertainment activities for children, including face-painting, games; live music from folk ensembles and rock band were laid on, keeping the celebration spirit all day.

Jara Screening

Jara was premiered in March 2017 at Amirani Cinema Hall, Tbilisi.

More than 400 representatives from the regional and central government, the non-governmental sector, the donor organizations gave standing ovations and applauses to the film makers and artists.

For more information about the movie follow the link: jarathemovie.com

1st session of EEG event - What Do We Mean by Equitable Empowerment?

Equitable Empowerment in Georgia, ALCP facilitated event celebrating community responses to equitable local government initiatives empowering women and men in communities of three regions of Georgia, was held at Hualing Hotel in Tbilisi on the 17th of March, under the patronage of the Gender Equality Council of the Parliament of Georgia.

Helen Bradbury, the keynote speaker of the event speaks about What Do We Mean by Equitable Empowerment?

The resources from the sessions, including videos and presentations are available online at the following link: EEG.GE

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