Implementation of recommendations in 2017 and 2018 64.9% 60.0% 70.0% 60.0% 50.0% 40.0% 30.0% 20.0% 10.0% 0.0% 24.6% 15.4% 9.5% Implementation of recommendations in 2017 Implemented Partially implemented 10.8% 14.9% Implementation of recommendations in 2018 Not implemented Could not be evaluated Communication with stakeholders It is impossible to monitor situation in the penitentiary establishments and develop recommendations, advocate and monitor their implementation without a dialogue with the civil society, international organizations, relevant state institutions and other stakeholders. Accordingly, the National Preventive Mechanism of Georgia carried out a number of important activities in this direction in 2019. Dialogue with state bodies In accordance with Article 22 of the Optional Protocol, "The competent authorities shall examine the recommendations of the National Preventive Mechanism and enter into a dialogue with it on possible implementation measures." In order to meet the commitments under the Optional Protocol, the following is important:  First - The willingness of state agencies to enter into a constructive dialogue and hold meetings on measures planned or taken for the implementation of recommendations. Inter alia, the National Preventive Mechanism should be given the opportunity to submit observations and recommendations on draft laws and other documents;  Second – Timely provision of data requested by the National Preventive Mechanism;  Third - Transparency of the system and proactive provision of information to the public about the situation of prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. 11