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.
Factsheet
- Schools involved School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences
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Institute(s)
HAFL Institut Hugo P. Cecchini
Agriculture - Research unit(s) International Agriculture and Rural Development
- Funding organisation Others
- Duration (planned) 01.01.2026 - 30.04.2026
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Zenebe Uraguchi
- Project staff Prof. Dr. Zenebe Uraguchi
- Partner Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation
- Keywords 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.
