(Image from Russiablog)From Voice Of America:
A leading international research group says Georgia must implement urgent reforms, if the government is to survive the global economic downturn and public discontent over its failed conflict with Russia.
The International Crisis Group, in a report, says President Mikheil Saakashvili's position is now secure.
But it says his standing will be "severely tested" in the months ahead, as the opposition continues asking "pointed questions" about Georgian government decisions ahead of Russia's devastating military invasion in August.
The report urges the Saakashvili government to restore political stability necessary to encourage foreign investment and development. It also says Tbilisi must provide more social assistance, ensure an independent judiciary and increase freedoms for the broadcast news media. Additionally, it calls on the government to eliminate high-level corruption and implement what it calls "vital changes" to the electoral process.
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My Comment: Accountability and who was responsible for what .... these are issues that are going to occupy Georgian politics for the nxt ten years.