In Georgia, the Government has developed a cooperative approach with the private sector in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing projects to implement MEAs. Various Governmental agencies and ministries coordinate with private industries and private engineering-consulting companies in the following contexts:
- Development of Project Idea Notes and Project Concepts. During the conceptualisation of GEF projects, the Government studied and involved several industrial enterprises in assessing the technology needs, modalities for addressing the needs, and possible projects. Moreover, private companies cooperated in the development of Project Idea Notes aimed at abating greenhouse gas emissions;
- Development of Project Proposals and Project Design Documents (for CDM projects). Georgia has prepared a number of investment project proposals for GEF financing (including rehabilitation of small hydropower plants and heat and hot water supply systems). Private companies that owned some of these facilities provided input, including financial resources, in developing these proposals. Similarly, a project that was recently started with TACIS funding (Technical Aid to the Commonwealth of Independent States) foresees development of at least 2 Project Design Documents to be implemented under the clean development mechanism (CDM). These Documents will be developed in cooperation with private companies; and
- Implementation of the projects.
For more information, contact Mrs. Nino Gokhelashvili at gmep@access.sanet.ge