Georgia: EU Neighbourhood Policy Can Promote Reform

Since the Rose Revolution, the Georgian government has seemed ready to reform its laws, policies, and practices affecting human rights to bring them into line with European standards. Although the government is displaying the political will for such reforms, past experience suggests that the process will not be easy. Bi-lateral and multilateral assistance to Georgia will be essential for ensuring the success of this reform. The European Union’s Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan for Georgia could be a useful mechanism for promotion of reforms, if used effectively.