The National Committee of ICOM (Intrernational Council of Museums) in Georgia, was established in 2007.
Main goals include:
- Support to development of Museum field and protection of Cultural Heritage in Georgia
- Adherence and distribution of the ICOM Code of Ethics in the museum society of Georgia;
- Dissemination and implementation of ICOM aims, objectives and programs in Georgia;
- Collaboration with UNESCO, ICOM and other ICOM National and International Committees and other professional networks;
- Support to the capacity building and advocate the interests of museum professionals in Georgia;
- Organizing the international and local training- programs, seminars, conferences, forums;
- Publication of professional methodology literature and manuals;
- Collaboration with governmental and non-governmental bodies in developing and protecting of museum and cultural heritage field;
- Spreading information within local and international museum community about the ongoing processes in museum field.
Organization Link: http://icom-georgia.mini.icom.museum/