Events

On July 12, at 11:00, a conference on the topic “25 Years of Georgia’s Independence: Achievements and Unfinished Projects” will be held at G106 room of Ilia State University. Within the framework of the conference, the collection of articles in one book with the same title will be presented. The book published through joint efforts of Ilia State University and Konrad Adenauer Foundation comprises the articles of the professors of Ilia State University, Tbilisi State University, University of Oxford, Free University of Berlin and Uppsala University. The authors will introduce the audience to key discoveries of their works while delivering a speech.

Approximately a quarter-century ago, Georgia announced its independence, and embarked upon the difficult task of building a state. The beginning was unfavorable, however – against the backdrop of civil wars, destruction of political and economic systems, the vast majority of Georgians did not believe Georgia would prove to be a viable country. However, today, after 25 years from gaining its independence, Georgia has still to negotiate numerous challenges. Although fortunately, overall, it can be said that the country’s strenuous efforts have yielded positive consequences, since today Georgia can be defined as a self-made state with well-functioning institutions, active civil society, growing economy and strong ties with different international powerhouses, including the EU and NATO.

The aforementioned edition on 25 Years of Georgia’s Independence refers to those challenges Georgia had to cope with in the very beginning, as well as its path to today’s Georgia.

It is interesting to know how progress was made and what is still left to be done. The authors of 6 chapters of the book will discuss and elaborate on how Georgia succeeded in building a state and democratizing it, as well as developing a civil society, advancing economy, and settling into the new international system.

Despite the book being based on academic research, it is pleasant to read for any interested person.

See the programme of the conference in the file attached below.

Venue:  Ilia State University, Kakutsa Cholokashvili Ave 3/5, E207