Baseline Research of the project Organic Agriculture and Rural Tourism Development in Mtskheta- Mtianeti Municipality

The overall objective of the project was to create economic opportunities for men and women in deprived rural areas with high potential for tourism and agricultural development. By focusing on generating economic opportunities in these two sectors, the expected impact of the project was to reduce poverty through sustainable local economic development in the Mtskheta-Mtianeti region. It will be implemented in two geographic locations – Tianeti municipality and Lower Pshavi area (Dusheti municipality) of Mtskheta-Mtianeti region.

The purpose of this assignment was to conduct an Environmental, Gender and Social Impact Assessment (EGSIA).