This report assesses progress in the reform of child welfare services in Georgia between 1999 and 2009. The year 1999 is generally recognised as being when the reforms began, because a Deinstitutionalisation Working Group was set up and pilot projects in deinstitutionalisation started. The reforms were formally taken up by the government with state funding in 2004. The report shows how the reform is related to wider social protection policies, identifies lessons learned from past practice and highlights where future efforts may be directed. It focuses mainly on government activities because these are most widely known, and also refers to activities of NGOs where information is available. This analysis aims to increase understanding of the progress and shortcomings of the reform process in Georgia; and to provide policy analysis to serve as an input for further support for the reform.
The report is divided into three parts. Part A (sections 1–3) describes the nature of the assessment and the context. Part B (sections 4–7) outlines the findings. Part C (sections 8–9) concludes and offers recommendations.
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