Mid-term evaluation of the Local Economic Development Project (LEDP) in Georgia
The Local Economic Development Project (LEDP), funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation and implemented by the HELVETAS-WINS consortium, promotes inclusive and sustainable regional growth in Georgia.
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- Départements participants Haute école des sciences agronomiques, forestières et alimentaires
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Institut(s)
HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
Agronomie - Unité(s) de recherche Agriculture internationale et développement rural
- Organisation d'encouragement Autres
- Durée (prévue) 01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026
- Direction du projet Prof. Dr. Zenebe Uraguchi
- Équipe du projet Prof. Dr. Zenebe Uraguchi
- Partenaire Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation
- Mots-clés Access to markets and value chains;Project cycle management and impact assessment;Innovation and co-creation of knowledge
Situation
Operating in 11 municipalities across Samegrelo–Zemo Svaneti, Guria, and Kvemo Kartli, the project strengthens local economic systems by improving value chains in wine, tea, and eco-tourism. It supports SMEs, enhances coordination between public and private actors, and builds institutional platforms such as business associations and CMOs. In response to political shifts and shrinking civic space, LEDP has adapted by focusing more strongly on regional systems and local implementation. The Mid-Term Evaluation (MTE) assesses performance, accountability, and learning, and provides recommendations for a potential second phase.
