The set of publications studies the ex­perience of local authorities in Georgia during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic (the first half of 2020). It identifies changes in the management processes of municipalities and measures the impact of the pan­demic on budget revenues and expenditures.

The documents include an economic assessment of regions and municipalities highlighting the achievements and challenges that are compared with international experiences.

The publications were prepared with assistance from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation (SDC), the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC), and the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia.