Internet access, development of media and information literacy in Georgia, information security, disinformation, copyright, personal data protection – these are some of the topics discussed at the 8th Internet Governance Forum (IGF2022). The event is hosted by the Communications Commission, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia and ISOC Georgia, with the institutional support of the Council of Europe Office in Georgia. The event is coordinated by the Small and...

At the Youth Internet Governance Forum in Georgia, the Communications Commission presented the projects that have been implemented for the purpose of developing media literacy in the country. ComCom Media Literacy Department representative Ani Gvetadze delivered a speech on the subject of “Disinformation in Online Space and Ways of Combatting It,” highlighting the importance of media literacy skills in dealing with the threat of disinformation. During the meeting, Ani Gvetadze...

The Communications Commission is hosting the first Youth Internet Governance Forum in Georgia, which aims to inform young people about the online space, information security and the communications sector, as well as encourage their involvement. The forum was opened by the Commissioner Ekaterine Imedadze, IGF Advisory Board Coordinator Zviad Gabisonia, Deputy Chair of the Board at ICANN Danko Jevtovic, and Head of the Department of Information and Modern Technologies at the Ministry of Economy...

The Communications Commission has issued a written caution to TV Imedi for violating the product placement regulations outlined in the legislation. The case concerns the programme “Imedis Dila,” which was monitored by the Commission to determine whether the rules of sponsorship, product (goods/services) placement, teleshopping and advertising had been violated.  The monitoring established that the aforementioned programme promoted the company Manna, its products and its logo....

Member of the Communications Commission Vakhtang Abashidze, together with the heads of fellow regulatory bodies, opened the international conference on competition and consumer rights. Mr. Abashidze talked about the importance of competition in the telecom sector and highlighted the powers of the Communications Commission to enforce competition fairness. He also emphasised the importance of cooperation between the Communications Commission and fellow regulatory bodies, which ensures effective...

The Media Lab of the Communications Commission hosted a seminar on “The Art of Negotiation.” The aim of the meeting, which was attended by 20 startuppers, was to plan future cooperation for the startup community. The lecture included theoretical and practical components. Participants obtained theoretical knowledge and practical advice on conducting successful negotiations with stakeholders, the negotiating techniques required to attract the attention of investors or partners, and...

The Media Academy of the Communications Commission held a two-day seminar for media representatives. The seminar was led by Maka Antidze, who talked to the participants on biographical and practical topics and shared her 25 years of experience working for Reuters. The media representatives learned about the coverage of emergency situations, politics, and economy, as well as interview preparation and recording techniques. Maka Antidze has been a journalist for 30 years. For the past 25 years,...

The Communications Commission has trained 250 students in Telavi and Gurjaani to develop their media literacy skills. Seminars for primary and secondary school pupils were held as part of ComCom projects “Media Economics” and “Happy Onlife.” IX, X and XI grade pupils from School N1 and School N4 in Telavi, School N1 in Gurjaani and public schools in the village of Gurjaani obtained full information about social media funding sources. They also learned about the role of...

In the third quarter of 2022, commercial advertising revenues of TV and radio broadcasters totalled GEL 16.3 million, which represents a GEL 1.7 million (9.3%) decrease year-on-year. The decline in advertising revenues was conditioned by the new regulations on gambling ads, which came into effect on March 1, 2022. Prior to the regulations taking effect, gambling firms were among the largest advertisers. During the third quarter of 2021, TV and radio broadcasters received more than GEL 3.7...

To develop media literacy skills among young people, the Communications Commission held a seminar on the subject of detecting fake information for more than 300 students at the Sokhumi State University. Media literacy trainer Ani Gvetadze talked to students about the mechanisms for identifying fake news, verifying sources and establishing real facts. Materials from the BBC Academy were used to train students in detecting fake information. The Communications Commission continues to hold meetings...