**GRECO Publishes Annual Report, Shares Progress on Georgia’s Corruption Fight**
The Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO) has released its annual report for 2024. The document provides an update on the implementation of GRECO recommendations in various countries, including Georgia.
One of the key areas of focus for Georgia is preventing corruption among parliament members, judges, and prosecutors. According to the report, out of four recommendations related to MPs, one has been fully implemented, while three remain partly implemented. In the case of judges, three out of seven recommendations have been fulfilled, while three are still being worked on, and one has not been implemented at all.
A more positive picture emerges when it comes to prosecutors, with all seven recommendations having been implemented. Additionally, since last year’s assessment, Georgia has also completed an extra recommendation related to prosecutors.
The 16 recommendations under GRECO’s fourth evaluation round aim to boost transparency and integrity across Parliament, the judiciary, and the prosecution service in Georgia. These recommendations were designed to help the country strengthen its anti-corruption efforts and improve public trust in these institutions.
It’s worth noting that Georgia is not included in the overview of the fifth-round implementation, which pertains to preventing corruption and promoting integrity in central governments and law enforcement agencies. This is because GRECO has yet to assess how Georgia implements recommendations in this area.
**What does it mean for Georgia?**
Georgia’s progress in implementing GRECO recommendations is an important step towards strengthening its anti-corruption efforts. While there is still work to be done, the completion of most recommendations related to prosecutors is a positive sign.
However, the fact that some recommendations remain partly implemented or have not been implemented at all suggests that more effort is needed to ensure full compliance with GRECO standards. The Georgian government and civil society organizations will need to continue working together to address these outstanding issues and maintain momentum in the fight against corruption.
**A Look Ahead**
The publication of this annual report marks an important milestone in Georgia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its anti-corruption framework. As the country continues to work towards greater transparency and integrity, it’s essential that GRECO’s recommendations are fully implemented and that progress is maintained in all areas.
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