The document studies the trends and practices related to the development of the public sector bureaucratic system and its administrative costs in 2011-2016. The document reviews the challenges of the bureaucratic system in Georgia in the context of public administration reform and offers an analysis of current legislation and ongoing changes in the country.

The study was prepared by the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI) as part of the CSO grants contest carried out by UNDP Georgia within the framework of its project “Supporting Public Administration Reform in Georgia” funded by UK aid from the UK Government.