"Georgian Dream" government has transferred 11 million GEL to foreign lobbying companies in the last 4 years. The administration of the Government did not provide the information to the "Transparency International - Georgia"" about what kind of services the government has paid for to the consultation groups during the year. The researchers obtained this information from the state administration through the court.
The last contract was signed with the American lobbying company by the Government of Georgia in July, 2017. In exchange for 360 thousand lari a year, StrateVarious should elaborate key messages to the senior officials of the government and assist the Communications teams of the Georgian Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Ambassadors in preparing their speeches. The same company should lobby Georgia`s interests with Trump administration.
The "Georgian Dream" party hired American lobbying company separtely. They were responsible for coordinating relations with the media in the US in favor of "Georgian Dream".