GFSIS -

Civil Society Leadership Network in Ukraine, Moldova and the Southern Caucasus

02 April 2008

The GFSIS as an implementing organization of the project from Georgian side invites qualified prospective participants to join the project

Security From Europe Through Turkey To The South Caucasus

27 March 2008

The GFSIS, the International Association of Young Diplomats, Businessmen, Scientists and Lawyers and the Strategic Research Centre of the Yeditepe University in collaboration with NATO, TIKA and Tantim Fonu organised an international conference entitled "Security Through Europe From Turkey to the South Caucasus" which was held on 27 - 28 March at the premises of the Foundation.

GFSIS Honours Sixth Group of Graduates

05 March 2008

A graduation ceremony was held at the Foundation on 29 February to formally confer certificates upon the sixth group of graduates of the Training Course in International Relations and National Security. Funded by the United States Department of State, the programme offers seminars on topics including small states, globalisation, economics, research methods and Euro-Atlantic structures, amongst others, and has an impressive group of alumni of over a hundred fellows since it was started in 2002. Currently, the programme is running in its seventh year.

Vote in Georgia Produces a Thin Margin. Saakashvili's Opponents Seen Likely to Challenge Presidential Election Results

09 January 2008

Supporters of Georgian presidential candidate Mikhail Saakashvili waves flags during a rally, celebrating the exit polls results announcement in Tbilisi, Georgia, early Sunday, Jan. 6, 2008. Saakashvili appeared headed for victory in Saturday's election in Georgia, according to an exit poll in this former Soviet republic where he has fought to restore his democratic credentials. By Tara Bahrampour. Washington Post Staff Writer Monday, January 7, 2008.

Slovak Foreign Minister Visits GFSIS

27 November 2007

Ján Kubiš, the Slovak Foreign Minister, was a guest of the Foundation on 27 November 2007 as a part of his official visit to Georgia. Mr Kubiš, who chairs the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers, has been the Foreign Minister since July 2006. Previously, he held the position of Secretary General of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).

New Programme for Georgian Journalists

27 November 2007

The "Training Course for Georgian Journalists in National Security and International Relations Issues" was formally launched at the Foundation on 27 November 2007. The course, funded by the Embassy of the United States in Tbilisi, is the third in a series designed to train print and e-media journalists in issues related to foreign and domestic security policies, economics and important issues facing states in transition.

GFSIS Research Fellow Participates in CELA Reunion

19 November 2007

Théa Kentchadze, GFSIS Research Fellow and CELA 6 participant, attended this year's CELA Reunion which took place in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, from 15-19 November 2007. CELA (Central Eurasia Leadership Academy) works to enhance leadership skills in Central Asia and the Caucasus and to form a broader international network of leaders working towards peace, prosperity and improved regional co-operation through an open exchange of ideas and a respect for cultural diversity.

PPKN Programme Launches Human Resources Management Manuals

09 November 2007

Two new publications were formally launched at the GFSIS on 9 November 2007 within the framework of the Public Policy Knowledge Network (PPKN) programme. The PPKN, managed by the Foundation and now in its fifth and final year, is administered by the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) and funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

Capacity Building in Strategic Decision-Making: Lessons From the Asia-Pacific Development Experience

02 November 2007

The fifth and final training session, "Capacity Building in Strategic Decision-Marking: Lessons from the Asia-Pacific Development Experience," concluded on 2 November with the presentation of certificates of achievement to the programme's participants.

GFSIS Announces a One-year Training Program in International Relations and National Security

08 October 2007

The financial support for the program is provided by the Embassy of the United States. The program is conducted in English and classes are held during the evening hours to accommodate to the working schedule of the prospective students.

GFSIS Hosts French Visitors

28 September 2007

Members of the Paris based Association Réalités et Relations Internationales (ARRI) visited the Foundation

GFSIS Research Fellow Participates in CELA-6

31 July 2007

Théa Kentchadze, GFSIS Research Fellow, was among the 45 participants in the Central Eurasia Leadership Academy (CELA)-6 programme which took place in Istanbul, Turkey from 15-25 July 2007.

GUAM Summit in Baku

09 July 2007

David Chochua, a GFSIS project director, attended the Summit of the Presidents of Organization for Democracy and Development GUAM member states, in Baku, June 16 - 19, 2007. He was the keynote speaker from Georgia in the summit conference, "GUAM in the Region and in the World." His speech, "GUAM: A Promising Nucleus for Black Sea Regional Identity," is excerpted here.

Public Policy Knowledge Network (PPKN) Fellows Receive Diplomas

22 June 2007

The programme, the fourth and final within a three-year project managed jointly by the Foundation and the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) with funding from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), aimed at building capacity within the Government of Georgia and at schools of public administration in the South Caucasus in order to meet global standards and best practices in public administration and has been one of the key areas of work within the Foundation's training activities.

Dr. Vladimer Papava Join the CASE (Center for Social and Economic Research) Advisory Council (Warsaw, Poland)

05 June 2007

CASE - the Center for Social and Economic Research is an independent non-profit institute founded on the idea that research-based policy-making is vital for the economic welfare of societies. Established in Warsaw in 1991, CASE today is an internationally renowned think tank drawing on the talents of prominent economists and driving the creation of a network of partner institutions in transition countries. CASE carries out policy-oriented research and development assistance projects, specializing in questions of European integration, post-communist transition, and the global economy.

Lithuanian Delegation Visits The GFSIS

30 May 2007

Mr Andrius Kubilius, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Seimas of Lithuania and former leader of the Opposition, and members of his delegation visited the GFSIS on 29 May, 2007 as a part of their official visit to Georgia.

MP Speaks Out Against Free Economic Zone

21 May 2007

Interview with Prof. Vladimer Papava. A lawmaker from the ruling National Movement party, Vladimer Papava, spoke with Civil.Ge about reasons why he thinks that setting up of a free economic zone is not a good idea for Georgia. Papava, a senior fellow at the Tbilisi-based think-tank GFSIS, also spoke out against abuse of property rights and inflation.

Graduation Ceremony of the Course on European Integration

08 May 2007

On May 8th, 2007 GFSIS held a graduation ceremony of the 4th cycle of trainees of the Course on European Integration, under the aegis of GFSIS project "Raising Awareness about European Union in Georgia". The project is developed under the call for proposals by the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency, Erasmus, Jean Monnet.

PPKN Students and Alumni

28 April 2007

GFSIS Public Policy Knowledge Network (PPKN) fellows, HR managers and alumni participated in a retreat which was held in Tsinandali, Kakheti Region, on 28 April, 2007.

GFSIS Hosts Danish Foreign Policy Society

25 April 2007

The 37 members of the Society, having begun their trip in Baku, Azerbaijan, will spend five days in Georgia before travelling to Yerevan, Armenia as a part of their two-week Study Tour of the South Caucasus. With a focus on Georgia, the purpose of the visit is to offer participants the opportunity to become further acquainted with the political situation in the three countries and to learn more about the relations between them whilst exploring those with neighbouring countries as well as with the European Union and NATO.

News