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The provisions on data protection in Georgia are available within the Law on Copyright and Related Rights. The Law establishes the rights of authors and owners of software and databases, and enables the authorised users of original databases or their copies to make necessary changes for the normal operation of the customers' hardware without the consent of the author or a person who owns the copyright on the software and databases. The Law on Telecommunications (2005) establishes the legal and economic principles for the operation of the electronic communication networks and resources all over Georgia. The Law establishes the principles of creation and... read more →

The main legislative act regulating copyright and related rights in Georgia is the Law on Copyright and Related Rights (1999). In addition, Georgia is a member of: The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (since May 16, 1995);The Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations (since 14 August 2004);The World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty (WCT) and World Intellectual Property Organization Performance and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) since May 20, 2002:The Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement (TRIPS) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 14 June 2000. As for... read more →

Article 14 of the Constitution of Georgia deals with two fundamental rights – “freedom" and "equality". This norm applies to all areas protected by human rights and legitimate interests, including labor relations. In addition, Article 26 of the Constitution guarantees the right to form and join trade unions. Article 33 of the Constitution also recognizes the right to strike. The Labour Code of Georgia was adopted on 25 May 2006. It abolished the Law on Collective Agreements and Engagements, which was used sometimes in labor relations with creative workers. The 2006 Labour Code rejected the concept that the labour law is a law of protective... read more →

There are few legal incentives for investment in culture in Georgia. This sphere is regulated by general legislation. The Tax Code determines some tax privileges, such as exempting the following areas from tax payments: the sale and printing of tickets for theatre and circus performances, classical music concerts and museums; the import of scientific and creative books and fiction, books and magazines written by citizens of Georgia, as well as the importation of Georgian classics published abroad; and services relating to the sale of, import, distribution, delivery and printing of periodicals and fiction. There are no special tax rules or exemptions for... read more →

In Georgia, there is no definite legislation to regulate social security provision for the cultural sector, although various kinds of security are provided under other legislation. In particular: Law of Georgia on State Pension (December 23, 2005. №2442-rs)Law of Georgia on Social Assistance (LHG, 51, 31/12/2006)Law of Georgia on State Compensation and State Academic Scholarships (December 27, 2005. №2549-rs) (applies to scientists and not artists). State programmes for social and health care are administered by the LEPL Social Service Agency under the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia. The function... read more →

The procedures for allocation of state funds for culture in Georgia are determined by the Constitution, Law on the State Budget of Georgia, and the annual state budget laws. The Cabinet of Ministers develops and submits to the Parliament the draft State Budget. It is the role of the Parliament to approve the State Budget on the proposal of the Prime Minister and supervise its implementation. The annual state budget law approves the amount of revenues and expenditures for the following year, including centralized and local ones.        All proposals for the allocation of state funds for culture are based on... read more →

Following independence, Georgia adopted the country’s basic law, a constitution in 1995, which was drafted by a multi-party parliament in accordance with the fundamental principles and norms of international law defining Georgia as a presidential republic. On October 15, 2010, the new Constitution of Georgia was adopted, which changes the system from a presidential state model to a mixed parliamentary-presidential model. Georgia is a democratic republic where the rights and freedoms of individuals are of the highest value. The Constitution of Georgia is a superior law and all other laws and acts of legislation shall comply with it. The following Articles of the Constitution refer to... read more →

The problem in Georgian cultural policy is not having a paradigmatic approach to culture in whole or in part, but understanding the essence of a "cultural" component of the cultural good and its significance in a long-term strategy. Moreover, culture is becoming increasingly important as a tool of the political and economic power of the elite: In Georgian cultural policy a significant, fast emerging class of political and financial elites is implanting the ideology of a "consumption" policy. This naturally reflects on cultural consumption and participation. In Georgia, cultural consumption is a field for further manipulation of a well-established political... read more →

The Georgian government has switched to an electronic management system, which has further refined in the context of remote management and services during Covid-19. The work on the digital programme of the cultural heritage management system started in 1999 (The first project of applying GIS was implemented in 1999-2000). Significant work has been done over the years to digitize the allocations of the National Film Fund, the National Library and the National Museum. The strategic goals of the Culture Strategy 2025, approved in 2016, include “Cultural Infrastructure and New Technologies”: Goal: The infrastructure of culture is developed, necessary professional environment... read more →

The strategic goals of the Culture Strategy 2025, approved in 2016, include “Access to Culture and Cultural Diversity. "Goal: Culture is accessible to all members of society and the freedom of cultural expression is safeguarded. 2.2. Objective: All members of the society, including vulnerable groups, youth and minorities are actively engaged in cultural life and have access to the cultural infrastructure and resources. Tasks: Ensure that principles of gender equality are taken into account during the planning and implementation of cultural policy, use the potential of culture to foster gender equality." In 1996, Georgia acceded to the International Convention on... read more →