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MDF implements rehabilitation of houses entitled as cultural heritage. Works are financed by government of Georgia and World Bank. Cost of the works amounts to GEL 1,344.102.47. Aim of the project is to maintain original appearance of cultural heritage ancient houses, in particular fortress type residential houses having unique architecture. Furthermore touring infrastructure will be arranged within the framework of the project. It is significant that since project finalization social conditions of Kakheti population will be improved and village Dartlo will become even more attractive place for visitors.

MDF will be managed by Juansher Burchuladze. Based on prime minister Order N287 dated July 14, 2015 he was appointed MDF executive director. Juansher Burchuladze has been working for MDF since May 2015 and was occupying position of the first deputy executive director; accordingly he is quite familiar with projects and activities of the ministry and its sub organizations.

MDF executive director Ilia Darchiashvili participated in seminar arranged by initiative of “Policy and Management Consulting Group” and “Visegrad International Fund”. Two day seminar was dedicated to discussion of EU harmonization process effective implementation. Within the framework of the seminar Visegrad countries experience (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary) accumulated from effective dialogue making process between public and private sector was shared to Georgia and Moldova. In his term MDF executive director shared experience obtained by the Fund in this field to different country representatives.

Municipal Development Fund of the ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure of Georgia implements construction of pitcher school workshop in village Ikalto. Today capsule was inserted in the territory foreseen for “Kvevri Sakhli” construction, and Alaverdi monastery metropolitan bishop sanctified foundation of construction site. Pitcher school workshop will be constructed near Ikalto monastery, cost of construction consists of GEL 2 290366,37 .
Construction is implemented by World Bank financial support. Aim of the project is to recover old traditional methods of pitcher production and to develop historical cultural touring recreational educational functions of village Ikalto.

Under the initiative of prime minister of Georgia construction of 320 room dormitory on Lisi lake territory is in progress. MDF executive director Ilia Darchiashvili visited progress of works. Implementation of the project will improve educational and living conditions of socially vulnerable students living in occupied territories and in different municipalities. Construction of dormitory is in compliance with international standards. It also worth mentioned that civil works are implemented outstrip.

Rehabilitation of Signagi municipality villages Bodbe and Bodboskhevi connecting road with length of 5 km is implemented by MDF. Cost of the project amounts to GEL 2 831 384,37 and within the framework of Regional and Municipal Infrastructure development project II is financed by World Bank. More than 80 workmen are hired for civil works. MDF executive director Ilia Darchiashvili visited rehabilitation works.

By EIB financial support in borough Tsnori rehabilitation of water supply system is implemented by Municipal Development Fund of Georgia. MDF Executive director Ilia Darchiashvili visited site and inspected quality of works. Cost of the project is GEL 8 318605,92. On construction works 35 workmen are hired most of them locals. Virtually water supply is not provided for 50 % borough Tsnori population and for the rest 50 % provision is under schedule. As a result of project finalization population of Tsnori will be provided with high quality 24 hour water supply.

Municipal Development Fund of the Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure has launched construction of Kvevri School -workshop in village Ikalto. Cost of the project is GEL 2 290366, 37 and is implemented by World Bank financial support. MDF executive director Ilia Darchiashvili along with Alaverdy monastery metropolitan bishop Davit Makharadze attended commencement of the works. Aim of the project is to recover pitcher manufacturing traditional methods and to develop historical cultural touring recreational education functions. Besides this young generation will have opportunity to study pitcher manufacturing method and thus to maintain ancient tradition. It will increase tourists flow and will improve social economic conditions of local population.

MDF implements new kindergarten construction in Kazbegi municipality village Sioni In regards to international child protection day kindergarten construction was visited by MDF first deputy executive director Jaunsher Burchuladze. After project finalization children living in Sioni village will be able to attend new kindergarten. Project is financed from state budget and cost consists of GEL 145999,98. Population is facing problem in this term as currently kindergarten does not exist in the village. As a result of the project finalization mentioned problem will be totally eliminated.

Executive Director of the Municipal Development Fund of Georgia, Ilia Darchiashvili, Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi City, Irakli Lekvinadze, Head of the Transport Municipal Service, Giorgi Gurgenidze are visiting Manila on invitation of the Asian Development Bank. During their visit Executive Director of the MDF and Deputy Mayor are taking part in the “Knowledge Partnership Week”. The partnership week organized by the ADB aims at planning long-term projects and strengthening cooperation between the Bank and Georgian side.