SFG3426 V21 Arrangement of tourist information signs and picnic spots in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities Environmental and Social Screening Report November 2017 Sub-Project Description The Sub-Project (SP) will be implemented in Khoni and Baghdati municipalities. There are several cultural and historic heritage sites in both areas and they attract large number of tourists. 15,000 tourists visit Khoni and 10,000 – Baghdati annually. There is no tourist navigation system in these municipalities that cause trouble to foreigners while moving around those unfamiliar places, that’s why it is decided to arrange tourist information signs, which include tourism traffic signs, information boards and tourist maps (so-called light boxes). It is envisaged to arrange picnic places at tourist routes as well. Particularly following interventions is planned within the SP: Baghdati:  Arrange two picnic spots;  Install two garbage receptacles;  Install fourteen road signs;  Install eight information boards;  Install two tourist maps (light box). Khoni:  Install six road signs;  Install one tourist information board / map. The tourist information boards / maps will help to increase the flow of visitors, the appropriate environment will become more attractive. Several hours stay of visitor groups in the municipality means that they will spend money, use food facilities, buy souvenirs and might use hotels. Environmental Screening and Classification (A) Impact Identification Has sub-project a tangible impact on the The SP construction phase covers 3 months’ period. environment? The SP will have a small-scale and short-term impact on the environment only in the construction phase. What are the significant beneficial and adverse The expected negative environmental and social environmental effects of the sub-project? impacts are likely to be short-term. As a result of arrangement of picnic spots with tables and chairs, installation of information banners, road signs and light boxes, the dust and emissions from the operation of construction machinery will be increased, background noise and vibration levels will rise insignificantly, various types of construction waste may generate. During the operation phase, presence of the tourist infrastructure may result in additional generation of household waste, and nuisance to the nearby residents in case of improper behavior of visitors (loud music, drinking, etc.). Does the sub-project have any significant The long-term social impact of the SP will be potential impact on the local communities? beneficial, which will cause significant improvement of the social conditions of local population and tourists. As a result of the SP implementation, approximately 15,000 tourists in Khoni and 10, 000 tourists in Baghdati will be served each year. Installation of tourist information signs, boards and maps, arrangement of picnic spots will be beneficial for tourism development in Both municipalities. The navigation system will attract more tourists, which will in turn help: 1. To popularize the local cuisine. Especially, it will become attractive for vegetarians, because local people prepare a lot of vegetarian dishes on place. 2. To promote production and sale of handicrafts; 3. To promote agro-tourism development. There are many species of grapes, hazelnuts, maize and other vegetables in both municipalities. Increased flow of tourists will be beneficial for museums, wine tourism, guiding service providers, develop the agro-tourism, increase sales of agricultural products, handicrafts, etc. Installation of illumination for the tourist information boards will not require turning off of electricity, since there will be a separate line provided for these. Significant social impact of SP, such as change of local demographic structure and influx of new settlers is not envisaged. What impact has the sub-project on the human The dust, vibration and noise originated during the health? small-scale construction works will not have impact on the human health or safety. (B) Impact Mitigation What alternatives to the sub-project design have During the SP design, a no-project alternative was been considered and what mitigation measures considered and turned down as the implementation of are proposed? the SP will help attract both, the local and foreign visitors that will have a positive impact on the social condition of the local population. Reduction of adverse environmental impact during the installation/construction works will be possible through protecting the following key conditions: fencing the construction site and fixing the relevant signs throughout its perimeter, proper management of waste and constant monitoring, ensuring the technical functionality of machinery used during the construction works, selecting less sensitive period for construction works. Planned works will not cause cutting of trees and preventive measures will be undertaken to avoid any damage to the nearby standing trees. Large tress on and in the vicinity of the construction activities shall be marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided. In case of chance finds, works will be taken on hold and notification be sent to the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection of Georgia. Works will resume only upon written consent of the Ministry. Have concerned communities been involved During community mobilization, several priorities and have their interests and knowledge been were identified, including rehabilitation of village adequately taken into consideration in sub- roads and drinking water systems and arrangement of project preparation? tourist information signs and picnic places in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities. The latter was prioritized. (C) CATEGORIZATION AND CONCLUSION Conclusion of the environmental screening:  Sub-project is declined □  Sub-project is accepted ■  Sub-project is classified as environmental Category B and needs EMP ■  Sub-project is classified as environmental Category C and does not need EMP □ Social Screening Social safeguards screening information Yes No 1 Is the information related to the affiliation, ownership and land use status of the sub-project site available and verifiable? (The screening cannot be  completed until this is available) 2 Will the sub-project reduce people’s access to their economic resources, such as land, pasture, water, public services, sites of common public use or other  resources that they depend on? 3 Will the sub-project result in resettlement of individuals or families or require the acquisition of land (public or private, temporarily or permanently)  for its development? 4 Will the sub-project result in the temporary or permanent loss of crops, fruit trees and household infrastructure (such as ancillary facilities, fence, canal,  granaries, outside toilets and kitchens, etc.)? If answer to any above question (except question 1) is “Yes�, then OP/BP 4.12 Involuntary Resettlement is applicable and mitigation measures should follow this OP/BP 4.12 and the Resettlement Policy Framework Cultural resources safeguard screening information Yes No 5 Will the sub-project be implemented in the vicinity of a cultural heritage  site? 6 Will the sub-project require excavation near any historical, archaeological  or cultural heritage site? If answer to question 5 is “yes�, then OP/BP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources is applicable. In this case, sub-project proponent must provide evidence that consultation was held with and an agreement on this sub- project was obtained from an authorized representative of culture and heritage protection authority. If answer to question 6 is “Yes�, then OP/BP 4.11 Physical Cultural Resources is applicable and possible chance finds must be handled in accordance with OP/BP and relevant procedures provided in this EMF. Environmental Management Plan Arrangement of tourist information signs and picnic spots in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities PART A: GENERAL PROJECT AND SITE INFORMATION INSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE Project title Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector Sub-Project title Arrangement of tourist information signs and picnic places in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities Scope of site-specific activity Tourist information signs and picnic places will be arranged within SP, particularly following interventions are planned: Baghdati:  Arrange two picnic places  Install fourteen road signs  Install eight information boards  Install two tourist maps (light box) Khoni:  Install six road signs  Install one tourist information board/map Institutional arrangements Task Team Leader: Safeguards Specialist: (WB) Gloria La Cava Darejan Kapanadze, Environment Rebecca Lacroix and David Jijelava, Social Implementation arrangements Implementing entity: Works supervisor: Works contractor: (Borrower) Biological Farming Biological Farming (tbd) Association “Elkana� Association “Elkana� SITE DESCRIPTION Who owns the building to be Works are not relate to buildings constructed/extended/ reconstructed? Who owns the land allocated The SP area is the property of Baghdati municipality. for sub-project? SP sites are in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities. Land plots Who uses the land allocated for the two picnic places are the property of Baghdati (formal/informal)? municipality. The tourist road signs and one light box will be placed in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities on the roads under the Roads Department of Georgia, for which a written permission is obtained and enclosed to the present EMP. The second light box will be placed in the center of Baghdati municipality and all information boards on the property territory of Baghdati municipality, which is the adjacent area of the building included in cultural heritage list. The permission to allocate those above listed information boards were requested from the local government in Baghdati and they responded that there is no need to have a permit to allocate information boards around the territory of cultural monument. Description of physical and SP will be implemented in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities. natural environment, and of Baghdati: Both picnic places will be arranged in Baghdati on the socio-economic context Baghdati-Sairme road, where tourists often move around. Both picnic around the site venues will be the same sized roofed construction, where the table and benches will be placed, as well as the place for the barbeque. At least 10 people will be placed together with tables and benches in each picnic construction. The main building materials will be metal, concrete and wood. There are many interesting places for tourist in Baghdati. Places for allocating the information boards are: 1. Tkhmeli fortress, Vani-Baghdati Diocese 2. Information stand at the bridge of Kakaskhidi village 3. St. George Church of Tsitelkhevi village 4. St. George's church of Obchi village, church of Dormition of Mother of God 5. The Transfiguration church of Savior in Rokiti 6. Entrance of the village Khani 7. Place for observation of migratory birds 8. Tourist route from Baghdati to "Sairme" linking road. About 10 000 tourists move on this section per year, as there is quite a long way to other tourist objects in "Sairme" and travelers rest on this road, it is decided to arrange a picnic spot at that very place. Places for allocation of the light boxes are: 1. 1 light box – at culture center 2. 2nd light Box at Maiakovsky museum Places for allocation of the road signs are: 1. Ananov Palace Vartsikhe (1 direction arrow) 2. Upper Dimi St. George's Temple, Dimna castle; (2 direction arrow) 3. Village Kakaskhidi-Berieti Monastery; (1 direction arrow) 4. Javakhishvili street (Baghdati) - Nakashidze's Family Museum; (1 direction arrow) 5. The Salkhino Church of village Persati (1 direction arrow) 6. Road sign at Kakaskhidi bridge - Zekari gorge (1 direction arrow) 7. Church of Archangel Church of village Persati (1 direction arrow) 8. Dimi center (Church of Archangel of Dimi, St. George Church of Upper Dimi, Dimna castl.) 9. The Transfiguration church of Savior of Rokiti (1 direction arrow) 10. Tsitelkhevi Church of thePresentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1 direction arrow) 11. St. George Church of village Tsitelkhevi (1 direction arrow) 12. Obchi 1) St. George Church, 2) Church of Assumption of Mother of God (2 direction arrows) 13. Village Dimi - (Sign 1, Surveillance tower of Dimi) 14. Village of Tskaltashua; Saint Anastasia Persateli Church (1 direction arrow) In Khoni municipality, tourists mostly come from Kutaisi via Tskaltubo, to see Khoni tourism objects and then continue their way to Samegrelo direction, for which a new motorway is being built. This will be the main road for tourists and it is decided to allocate the tourist road signs and tourist map (light box) exactly on this road. Road signs will be allocated at the appropriate turning road of tourist object, while the tourist banner/map will be allocated at the Khoni entrance section road from Tskhaltubo so that tourist, entering Khoni could easily see the tourist map of Khoni on the tourist banner and on the other side of the banner there will be allocated photos of Khoni tourist places and a brief information about them will be in Georgian and English. The locations of road signs allocation in Khoni are: 1. Polikarpe Kakabadze's house-museum in the village/Kukhi (1 inscription) – at petrol station -1.450 km 2. In the entrance of Khoni - historic museum - 200 m. Okatse Canyon - 20 km. Kinchkha waterfall- 27 km (2 inscriptions). 3. St. Barbare Church - village Nakhakhulevi (1 inscription) - 100 m. 4. St. Nino's Monastery of Nuns - 100 m. St.Basili the Great Church - Village Matkhoji - 100 m - (2 inscriptions). 5. Village Sukhchi bridge - Okatse Canyon - 9 km and Kinchkha waterfall -15 km - (2 inscriptions) 6. Dzedzileti – Gordi - Kinchkha. Okatse Canyon - 12 km. Kinchkha waterfall -18 km (2 inscriptions). Which of the project The SP project is related to the touristic infrastructure rehabilitation intervention sites does sub- in Imereti region through II Regional Development Project project related to and how? LEGISLATION National & local legislation According to the law of Georgia on Permit on Environmental Impact & permits that apply to sub- (2008), the SP does not require preparation of EIA and obtaining of project activity Permit on Environmental Impact. The SP triggers to the OP/BP 4.01 Environmental Assessment of the World Bank. According to this safeguard policy and the Environmental Management Framework of the Project for Empowering Poor Communities and Micro-Entrepreneurs in the Georgia Tourism Sector, the SP is classified as environmental category B and requires preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP). PUBLIC CONSULTATION When / where the public SP-specific draft EMP will be made available for the concerned consultation process took / population will be discussed in a consultation meeting prior to the will take place tendering of construction works. ATTACHMENTS Attachment 1: Cadastral information on the SP site (for picnic spots); Attachment 2: Support letter from Baghdati Municipality; Attachment 3: Support letter from Khoni Municipality; Attachment 4: Support letter from Roads Department under the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia; Attachment 5: Permission letter from the Ministry of Interior; Attachment 6: SP location; Attachment 7: SP site plan. Attachment 8: Minutes of public consultation meeting PART B: SAFEGUARDS INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL /SOCIAL SCREENING Activity/Issue Status Triggered Actions A. Building rehabilitation [ ] Yes [√] No See Section A below B. New construction [√] Yes [ ] No See Section A below C. Individual wastewater treatment system [ ] Yes [ ] No See Section B below Will the site activity D. Historic building(s) and districts [√ ] Yes [ ] No See Section C below include/involve any E. Acquisition of land1 [ ] Yes [√] No See Section D below of the following? F. Hazardous or toxic materials2 [ ] Yes [√] No See Section E below G. Impacts on forests and/or protected areas [ ] Yes [√] No See Section F below H. Handling / management of medical waste [ ] Yes [√] No See Section G below I. Traffic and Pedestrian Safety [√] Yes [ ] No See Section H below 1 Land acquisitions includes displacement of people, change of livelihood encroachment on private property this is to land that is purchased/transferred and affects people who are living and/or squatters and/or operate a business (kiosks) on land that is being acquired. 2 Toxic / hazardous material includes but is not limited to asbestos, toxic paints, noxious solvents, removal of lead paint, etc. PART C: MITIGATION MEASURES ACTIVITY PARAMETER MITIGATION MEASURES CHECKLIST 0. General Conditions Notification and Worker (a) The local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming Safety activities (b) The public has been notified of the works through appropriate notification in the media and/or at publicly accessible sites (including the site of the works) (c) All legally required permits have been acquired for construction and/or rehabilitation (d) The Contractor formally agrees that all work will be carried out in a safe and disciplined manner designed to minimize impacts on neighboring residents and environment. (e) Workers’ PPE will comply with international good practice (always hardhats, as needed masks and safety glasses, harnesses and safety boots) (f) Appropriate signposting of the sites will inform workers of key rules and regulations to follow. A. General Rehabilitation Air Quality (a) During interior demolition debris-chutes shall be used above the first floor and /or Construction (b) Demolition debris shall be kept in controlled area and sprayed with water mist to reduce debris dust Activities (c) During pneumatic drilling/wall destruction dust shall be suppressed by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site (d) The surrounding environment (sidewalks, roads) shall be kept free of debris to minimize dust (e) There will be no open burning of construction / waste material at the site (f) There will be no excessive idling of construction vehicles at sites Noise (a) Construction noise will be limited to restricted times agreed to in the permit (b) During operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment shall be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible Water Quality (a) The site will establish appropriate erosion and sediment control measures such as e.g. hay bales and / or silt fences to prevent sediment from moving off site and causing excessive turbidity in nearby streams and rivers. Waste management (a) Waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities. (b) Mineral construction and demolition wastes will be separated from general refuse, organic, liquid and chemical wastes by on-site sorting and stored in appropriate containers. (c) Construction waste will be collected and disposed properly by licensed collectors (d) The records of waste disposal will be maintained as proof for proper management as designed. (e) Whenever feasible the contractor will reuse and recycle appropriate and viable materials (except asbestos) B. Individual wastewater Water Quality (a) The approach to handling sanitary wastes and wastewater from building sites (installation or treatment system reconstruction) must be approved by the local authorities (b) Before being discharged into receiving waters, effluents from individual wastewater systems must be treated in order to meet the minimal quality criteria set out by national guidelines on effluent quality and wastewater treatment (c) Monitoring of new wastewater systems (before/after) will be carried out (d) Construction vehicles and machinery will be washed only in designated areas where runoff will not pollute natural surface water bodies. C. Historic building(s) Cultural Heritage (a) If the building is a designated historic structure, very close to such a structure, or located in a designated historic district, notification shall be made and approvals/permits be obtained from local authorities and all construction activities planned and carried out in line with local and national legislation. (b) It shall be ensured that provisions are put in place so that artifacts or other possible “chance finds� encountered in excavation or construction are noted and registered, responsible officials contacted, and works activities delayed or modified to account for such finds. D. Acquisition of land Land Acquisition (a) If expropriation of land was not expected but is required, or if loss of access to income of legal or illegal Plan/Framework users of land was not expected but may occur, that the Bank’s Task Team Leader shall be immediately consulted. (b) The approved Land Acquisition Plan/Framework (if required by the sub-project) will be implemented E. Toxic Materials Asbestos management (a) If asbestos is located on the sub-project site, it shall be marked clearly as hazardous material (b) When possible the asbestos will be appropriately contained and sealed to minimize exposure (c) The asbestos prior to removal (if removal is necessary) will be treated with a wetting agent to minimize asbestos dust (d) Asbestos will be handled and disposed by skilled & experienced professionals (e) If asbestos material is being stored temporarily, the wastes should be securely enclosed inside closed containments and marked appropriately. Security measures will be taken against unauthorized removal from the site. (f) The removed asbestos will not be reused Toxic / hazardous waste (a) Temporarily storage on site of all hazardous or toxic substances will be in safe containers labeled with management details of composition, properties and handling information (b) The containers of hazardous substances shall be placed in an leak-proof container to prevent spillage and leaching (c) The wastes shall be transported by specially licensed carriers and disposed in a licensed facility. (d) Paints with toxic ingredients or solvents or lead-based paints will not be used F. Affected forests, Protection (a) All recognized natural habitats, wetlands and protected areas in the immediate vicinity of the activity will wetlands and/or protected not be damaged or exploited, all staff will be strictly prohibited from hunting, foraging, logging or other areas damaging activities. (b) A survey and an inventory shall be made of large trees in the vicinity of the construction activity, large trees shall be marked and cordoned off with fencing, their root system protected, and any damage to the trees avoided (c) Adjacent wetlands and streams shall be protected from construction site run-off with appropriate erosion and sediment control feature to include by not limited to hay bales and silt fences (d) There will be no unlicensed borrow pits, quarries or waste dumps in adjacent areas, especially not in protected areas. G. Disposal of medical Infrastructure for medical (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that newly constructed and/or waste waste management rehabilitated health care facilities include sufficient infrastructure for medical waste handling and disposal; this includes and not limited to:  Special facilities for segregated healthcare waste (including soiled instruments “sharps�, and human tissue or fluids) from other waste disposal; and  Appropriate storage facilities for medical waste are in place; and  If the activity includes facility-based treatment, appropriate disposal options are in place and operational H Traffic and Pedestrian Direct or indirect hazards (a) In compliance with national regulations the contractor will insure that the construction site is properly Safety to public traffic and secured and construction related traffic regulated. This includes but is not limited to pedestrians by construction  Signposting, warning signs, barriers and traffic diversions: site will be clearly visible and the public activities warned of all potential hazards  Traffic management system and staff training, especially for site access and near-site heavy traffic. Provision of safe passages and crossings for pedestrians where construction traffic interferes.  Adjustment of working hours to local traffic patterns, e.g. avoiding major transport activities during rush hours or times of livestock movement  Active traffic management by trained and visible staff at the site, if required for safe and convenient passage for the public.  Ensuring safe and continuous access to office facilities, shops and residences during renovation activities, if the buildings stay open for the public. PART D: MONITORING PLAN Where How When Why Who What Activity (Is the parameter to be (Is the parameter to be (Define the frequency / (Is the parameter being (Is responsible for (Is the parameter to be monitored?) monitored?) monitored?) or continuous?) monitored?) monitoring?) Transportation of Technical condition of vehicles and Construction site Inspection Unannounced Limit pollution of soil Elkana construction machinery inspections during work and air from emissions; materials and waste hours and beyond movement of Confinement and protection of truck loads Limit nuisance to local construction with lining communities from noise machinery and vibration; Respect of the established hours and routes of transportation Minimize traffic disruption. Earthworks (small Temporary storage of excavated material Construction site Inspection In the course of earth Prevent pollution of the Elkana scale) in the pre-defined and agreed upon works construction site and its locations; surroundings with construction waste; Backfilling of the excavated material and/or its disposal to the formally Prevent damage and designated locations; loss of physical cultural resources In case of chance finds immediate suspension of works, notification of the Ministry of Culture and Monument Protection, and resumption of works exclusively upon formal consent of the Ministry. Traffic disruption Storage of construction materials and At and around the Inspection In the course of Prevent traffic Elkana and limitation of temporary placement of construction waste construction site construction works accidents; pedestrian access in a way preventing congestion of access roads Limit nuisance to the concerned residents Workers’ health and Provision of uniforms and safety gear to Construction site Inspection Unannounced Limit occurrence of on- Elkana safety workers; inspections in the course the-job accidents and of work emergencies Ensuring use of the personal protective gear by workers; Informing of workers and personnel on the personal safety rules and instructions for operating machinery/equipment, and strict compliance with these rules/instructions Attachment 1: Cadastral information on the Sub-Project site Picnic place 1(Baghdati-Sairme road) Picnic place 2 (observation place of migratory birds) Attachment 2: Support letter from Baghdati Municipality Attachment 3: Support letter from Khoni Municipality Attachment 4: Letter from the Roads Department of Georgia Attachment 5: Sub-Project location Picnic places Picnic place 1 Picnic place 2 Information banners allocation areas in Baghdati Tkhmeli fortress, Vani-Baghdati Diocese At the bridge of Kakaskhidi village St. George Church of Tsitelkhevi village St. George's church of Obchi village, church of Dormition of Mother of God The Transfiguration church of Savior in Rokiti Entrance of the village Khani Place for observation of migratory birds (picnic place 2) Tourist route from Baghdati to "Sairme" linking road (picnic place 1) Light boxed allocation areas in Baghdati light box – at culture center light Box at Maiakovsky museum Road signs allocation areas in Baghdati Ananov Palace Vartsikhe (1 direction arrow) Upper Dimi St. George's Temple, Dimna castle (2 direction arrow) Village Kakaskhidi-Berieti Monastery (1 direction arrow) Javakhishvili street (Baghdati) - Nakashidze's Family Museum (1 direction arrow) The Salkhino Church of village Persati (1 direction arrow) Road sign at Kakaskhidi bridge - Zekari gorge (1 direction arrow) Church of Archangel Church of village Persati (1 direction arrow) The Transfiguration church of Savior of Rokiti; (1 direction arrow) Tsitelkhevi Church of thePresentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1 direction arrow) Obchi 1) St. George Church, 2) Church of Assumption of Mother of God (2 direction arrows) Village Dimi - (Sign 1, Surveillance tower of Dimi) Village of Tskaltashua; Saint Anastasia Persateli Church (1 direction arrow) Road signs allocation areas in Khoni Polikarpe Kakabadze's house-museum in the village/Kukhi (1 inscription) – at petrol station -1.450 km In the entrance of Khoni - historic museum - 200 m. Okatse Canyon - 20 km. Kinchkha waterfall- 27 km (2 inscriptions) St. Nino's Monastery of Nuns - 100 m. St.Basili the Great Church - Village Matkhoji - 100 m - (2 inscriptions) Attachment 6: Sub-Project site plan Picnic places (Pavilions design) Information banners example Light Box example Road sign examples Attachment 8: Minutes of public consultation meeting Date: November 28, 2017 Venue: Khoni Municipality, Khoni town and village Gordi Donor: Biological Farming Association “Elkana�, through funding from the Japan Social Development Fund and the World Bank Aim: Consult with the local community on the Draft Environment and Social Management Plan for the projects “Improvement of tourism infrastructure on the road of Khoni-Kinchkhi“ and “Arrangement of tourist information signs and picnic spots in Baghdati and Khoni municipalities�. Elkana Project Manager, representatives of implementing NGOs Bright Future and Democracy House of Georgia, local authority and community members attended the meetings, held in Khoni town and village Gordi. In Khoni 11 persons participated in the meeting, including 10 women. In Gordi 12 persons attended the meeting, including nine women. Elkana Project Manager presented planned project and activities, as well as the draft Environment Management Plans prepared to mitigate their possible negative impacts on the natural and social environment. After the presentation, meeting participants were given the floor for questions and comments. During the meeting, participants asked the following questions: Question: In Khoni where will be the light-box be installed and what information will it contain? Answer: The light-box will be installed in the town center as agreed with Gamgeoba and it will contain information about the short history and sightseeings of the municipality. Question: Who will be responsible for waste management? Answer: Both projects foresee installation of garbage receptacles. Khoni and Baghdati municipalities will be responsible for waste management after completion of projects. Community members were satisfied with the received information and supported implementation of the project. Signatures of attendees: Photo illustrations Meeting in Khoni Meeting in Gordi