On 5-7 October, IOM Georgia has conducted Open Source Intelligence training for the analysts of the Information-Analytical Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and the Customs Department of the Revenue Service (RS) to further increase their analytical capacities and particularly in terms of gathering and structuring information from openly available sources.

On 22 and 24 August, International Organization for Migration (IOM) has conducted two seminars in Batumi and Tbilisi on Health Contingency Plan and Standard Operating Procedure for the Land Points of Entry.

Isolation spaces at border crossing points at Kazbegi and Kutaisi International Airport have been arranged to prevent spread of coronavirus and other contagious diseases. The Isolation facilities stand in line with recommendations of WHO and are crucial for controlling contagious diseases at the borders.

On 18 July, IOM Georgia has launched document verification and fraud detection training for the border control officers of the Patrol Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) and customs officers of the Revenue Service. The 2.5-day trainings will be held in Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi to train the staff from different border crossing points across Georgia and increase their capacities in detecting fraudulent and counterfeit documents at the borders. IOM has invited a Dutch expert, Alex van Duuren to share his experience about document verification, security features, printing techniques and look-a-like detection.

During 4-8 July, IOM Georgia organized the training of trainers course in irregular migration for the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia. 5-day event in Tbilisi was led and facilitated by two international experts from Greece.

Radio communication devices will allow the Customs Department of the Revenue Service to enhance operational capabilities and secure flow of information exchange between frontline officials on the border crossing points.

On 23 June, IOM Georgia has launched a cascade training course in interview skills for the border control officers of the Patrol Police Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia.

Poti, 16 June 2022 – The Ministry of Internal Affairs, the International Organisation for Migration and the European Union hosted a donation ceremony for four modern boats in Poti.

On 1 June 2022 International Organization for Migration (IOM) hosted the workshop on the Best Practices of Diaspora Engagement, Contributing to Shaping the Diaspora Concept for Georgia.