With the support of the International Visegrad Foundation (IVF), a presentation of research developed within the framework of the current project was held at the Energy Training Center at the Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC). The event was attended by the representatives of GNERC, Energy Training Center, Government organizations, companies operating in the energy and water supply sectors, scientific circles, non-governmental organizations, and the media.

The research addresses the quality and challenges of public utility services in Georgia. It includes a review of the regulatory, national, and international/European legislative acts related to the electricity, natural gas, and water supply sectors in Georgia. The study also covers the process of harmonizing Georgian legislation with European directives, as well as the main challenges, trends, and needs in the regulation of these sectors.

The ongoing project, supported by the International Visegrad Foundation (IVF), aims to leverage the expertise of Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia in utility service regulation. Through the study and analysis of existing frameworks, the project will identify best practices and promote capacity building among local actors. The project has launched a dedicated website, www.v4share.com.

Project partners are the Research Center of the Slovak Foreign Policy Association (Slovakia), the Charles University Environment Center (Czechia), and the Partners for Climate Foundation (Poland).

The project encompasses developing a research document on the regulatory framework for utility services, preparing information on successful international case studies, generating articles by partners from Visegrad countries, and organizing educational events, including online training sessions and public lectures. The project activities will focus on the Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti region. The project is expected to be completed in February 2025.