About EWMI

Founded in 1988 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, the East-West Management Institute, Inc. (EWMI), promotes the rule of law, civil society and free market systems globally. EWMI provides training, technical expertise and grants to foster sustainable reforms in government, business and civil society. Working in partnership with grass roots groups, local governments and international organizations, EWMI combines legal, civic and economic initiatives to build just, prosperous and democratic societies. Click here to learn more about EWMI.

About JILEP

The East-West Management Institute (EWMI) is implementing the Judicial Independence and Legal Empowerment Project (JILEP) in Georgia, a four-year initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). JILEP is structured around four components:

• Strengthen judicial independence, accountability, and professionalism by supporting the development of the High Council of Justice (HCOJ), charged with appointing, advancing, and disciplining judges.
• Strengthen the institutional capacity of legal professional associations, legal rights NGOs, and the state legal aid system.
• Improve the quality of legal education by improving the accreditation process, introducing more practical skills training, making more specialized training available, and establishing a collaborative relationship with US law schools.
• Develop commercial law and improve commercial law related practice.