How are Georgian civil society organizations using social media to engage citizens, spark change, and shift public policy? Implemented between May 2012 and June 2013, Georgia Civil Society 2.0 was an action research project designed to assess needs and practices, deliver training and resources, and weave networks. Georgia Civil Society 2.0 focused specifically on using social media and other ICT tools, data visualization, and information design to improve policy analysis and advocacy. The project was one component of the Policy, Advocacy, and Civil Society in Georgia (G-PAC) initiative — a four-year effort (2010–2014) implemented by the East-West Management Institute (EWMI) with funding from USAID to strengthen civil society’s role in advocating for, influencing the development and implementation of, and monitoring effective public policy reforms in Georgia.
