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07TBILISI1476
2007-06-19 12:58:00
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Embassy Tbilisi
Cable title:
FREEDOM HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS GEORGIAN PROGRESS ON
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UNCLAS TBILISI 001476
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
SUBJECT: FREEDOM HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS GEORGIAN PROGRESS ON
DEMOCRATIC REFORMS
UNCLAS TBILISI 001476
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
SUBJECT: FREEDOM HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS GEORGIAN PROGRESS ON
DEMOCRATIC REFORMS
1. The 2007 Nations in Transit report released this week by
Freedom House highlighted significant progress by Georgia in
consolidating democratic reforms. Georgia received a
"Democracy Score" of 4.68, an improvement from 4.86 in 2006
(Note: Nations in Transit ratings are based on a 1 to 7
scale, with 1 representing the highest level of democratic
development and 7 the lowest. End Note). This score -- an 80
percent increase in the gains from 2006 -- underlines
advances by the GOG in multiple areas of democratic reform.
2. Freedom House praised the ongoing effort toward
eliminating electoral fraud as well as legislation adopted
before local elections in October 2006 to create a more level
playing field for all political parties. The report also
applauded the efforts of the government to protect media
freedoms, particularly in the regions. In addition, Freedom
House lauded the steps taken by the GOG to foster the
development of functional and independent local government
institutions. The most significant improvement highlighted
by the report is in the area of anti-corruption, where the
GOG's tough reforms for the public sector are having a
sustained positive effect.
3. The aggregate findings of the 2007 Nations in Transit
report reflect the evolution of democratic institutions, as
well as the rule of law firmly taking root in Georgia. To
advance the broad agenda of democratic reforms further,
Freedom House calls on the GOG to strengthen national
governance and increase the independence of the judiciary.
TEFFT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/CARC AND DRL
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PREL KDEM GG
SUBJECT: FREEDOM HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS GEORGIAN PROGRESS ON
DEMOCRATIC REFORMS
1. The 2007 Nations in Transit report released this week by
Freedom House highlighted significant progress by Georgia in
consolidating democratic reforms. Georgia received a
"Democracy Score" of 4.68, an improvement from 4.86 in 2006
(Note: Nations in Transit ratings are based on a 1 to 7
scale, with 1 representing the highest level of democratic
development and 7 the lowest. End Note). This score -- an 80
percent increase in the gains from 2006 -- underlines
advances by the GOG in multiple areas of democratic reform.
2. Freedom House praised the ongoing effort toward
eliminating electoral fraud as well as legislation adopted
before local elections in October 2006 to create a more level
playing field for all political parties. The report also
applauded the efforts of the government to protect media
freedoms, particularly in the regions. In addition, Freedom
House lauded the steps taken by the GOG to foster the
development of functional and independent local government
institutions. The most significant improvement highlighted
by the report is in the area of anti-corruption, where the
GOG's tough reforms for the public sector are having a
sustained positive effect.
3. The aggregate findings of the 2007 Nations in Transit
report reflect the evolution of democratic institutions, as
well as the rule of law firmly taking root in Georgia. To
advance the broad agenda of democratic reforms further,
Freedom House calls on the GOG to strengthen national
governance and increase the independence of the judiciary.
TEFFT