[HIGHLIGHTS] The US will expand the budget of the project to “support” local authorities in Georgia

The US will expand the budget of the project to “support” local authorities in Georgia. Funds should be spent on stimulating the authorities to carry out reforms.

Political scientist Ivan Mezyukho says this is not the first time the U.S. has interfered in the work of authorities inGeorgia. He added that the United States is actively working in the post-Soviet space, financing programs that concern local governments and non-profit organizations. The USAID document notes that the program is being implemented by Tetra Tech ARD.