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This paper looks at the political and judicial reform and democratization process in Georgia since 2012. Despite positive developments in the Georgian political system, the author sees the ongoing challenges to local government reform as the main obstacle to democratization and decentralization in Georgia. After assessing the crucial elements that need to be reformed, namely the local government’s functions, competences and financial delegation, the author outlines how Poland has and can continue its support for local government reform in Georgia.