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Lack of Georgian language textbooks and reading materials is a serious impediment to maintaining high-quality academic process. Publication of Georgian language textbooks is one solution to this problem, and GIPA is actively engaged in this direction. Translating quality materials from other languages represents a second sound way of overcoming this impediment.

From the year 2003 a number of books was translated/written and published at the School of Government:

Strategic Planning for Local Government, Gerald L. Gordon
Editors of Georgian edition: Maka Ioseliani, Tamar Sulukhia

The book describes the process of strategic planning which will help local government servants foresee and define future of their communities. Explanation of terminology and description of the process is given in the first chapters; in the next chapters real as well as invented examples of strategic planning principles are brought; the last chapter illustrates guideline of strategic planning for local government; the appendix gives examples of plans prepared by different US local governments.
The Publication of this book was made possible through grants provided by the US Embassy and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State.

Accountability for Performance: Measurement and Monitoring in Local Government, David N. Ammons
Editors of Georgian edition: Maka Ioseliani, Tamar Sulukhia

The book will help local government servants improve the decision-making process and find answers to a lot of questions. The book tells about effective systems of performance evaluation used for enhancing accountability, improving service quality, creating and justifying budget, etc.
The Publication of this book was made possible through grants provided by the US Embassy and the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State.

Urban Management, David Melua, Tengiz Shergelashvili, Givi Erkomaishvili, Tamar Sulukhia, Lado Vardosanidze, David Losaberidze
Editor: Tamar Sulukhia

A number of articles regarding the issue of effective urban management are presented in the book. The articles share one approach to local governance: perfection of one factor or component is not enough for developing effective system; it is necessary to work fully on all aspects.
The Publication of this book was made possible through financial support of the University of Georgia, USA.

Transparent Governance, Problems, Concepts, Examples
Editor of Georgian edition: Tamar Sulukhia

The book represents quarterly publication of Open Society Institute Local Government Reform Initiative – collection of chosen articles published in 2003. Different kinds of problems, dilemmas and concepts are illustrated in the articles. Famous scientists and researchers such as Derek W. Brinkerhoff, Malcoim L. Russel-Einhorn and other American and Eastern European authors discuss issues such as accountability systems, transparency mechanisms, e-governance, e-democracy, etc.
The Publication of this book was made possible through a grant provided the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State.

Essentials of Contemporary Management, Gareth R. Jones, Jennifer M. George
Editor of Georgian edition: Mamuka Makhatadze

The book represents theory of general management and is enriched with a lot of real-life cases. The following issues are discussed in the textbook: management process, decision-making, planning and strategy, development of organizational structure, motivation, leadership and management, effective management of team work, effective management of human resources, management of communication and information technologies, operations management, etc.
The Publication of this book was made possible through USAID financed project, implemented by the Urban Institute.

Public Finance, Harvey S. Rosen
Editor of Georgian editionი: Nodar Khaduri

The book touches issues such as economic basis for state’s functioning, financial and tax systems, insurance system, etc. Though the book tells about the American financial system it will also be remarkable for persons interested in the Georgian financial system as it gives the opportunity to make interesting comparisons and conclusions.
The Publication of this book was made possible through USAID financed project, implemented by the Urban Institute.

Privilegy of Our Generation, Zurab Zhvania
Editors: Jumber Titmeria, Giorgi Margvelashvili, Ilia Maghalashvili

The book is the collection of lectures conducted by Zurab Zhvania to students of Public Administration and Journalism Master’s Programs at the Georgian Institute of Public Affairs in the years 2002 and 2003. The book to some extent unites Zurab Zhvania’s political experience, general, theoretical views about democracy and politics and analysis of problems of Georgia today.
The Publication of this book was made possible through USAID financed project, implemented by the Urban Institute.

Ethics in Public Management, H. George Frederickson, Richard K. Ghere
Editor of Georgian edition: Maka Ioseliani

The book is the manual for existing and future public servants. This is a mix of theory and practice, which gives the reader opportunity to develop ethical world outlook and, what is more important, implement it in his/her every-day work. According to latest examples future leaders of Georgia will be able to more properly plan their every-day activities and make ethical decisions.
The Publication of this book was made possible through a grant provided by the Local Government and Public Service Initiative Program of the Open Society Institute and the Canadian International Development Agency.

Gender Mainstreaming in the Public Service: A Reference Manual for Governments and Other Stakeholders, Commonwealth Secretariat
Editor of Georgian edition: Lana Ghvinjilia

The book is the practical guide for mid-carrier professionals at public service. The goal of the textbook is to support the process of implementing gender equality policy in public sectors of the world community states. The book tells about the institutions and legislative enactments, which serve for implementing gender approach in public service.
The Publication of this book was made possible through a grant provided by the Local Government and Public Service Initiative Program of the Open Society Institute and the Canadian International Development Agency.

Georgian-English Glossary of Public Policy and Economic Terms
Editors: Maka Ioseliani, Eka Dapkviashvili

The Publication of this book was made possible through a grant provided by the Local Government and Public Service Initiative Program of the Open Society Insistute and the Canadian International Development Agency.

Collected Cases
Editor: Mediko Kakachia

The book is the collection of cases from life of social, educational, administrative, local governance, railway and court systems of Georgia today. Issues of recruiting, using state resources, organizational management, human resources policy and other are discussed in the cases from the viewpoint of ethical norms and gender equality.
The Publication of this book was made possible through a grant provided by the Local Government and Public Service Initiative Program of the Open Society Insistute and the Canadian International Development Agency.