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Analyses of the situation in Georgia often link together political change and democratization aid programs. The latter have indeed contributed to the emergence of civil society, whose role was particularly important in the context of a weak state. Studying how these aid programs are received and how capacities and resources provided by international organizations are used locally makes it possible to shed new light on civil society autonomization processes. In spite of their strong dependence on international donors, local actors have maintained their ability to put forward their own agenda, lessening the impact of democratization attempts from abroad.