Analysis

Russian Capital in Georgia

Russian malign influence still defines the post-Soviet region’s most pressing political, economic and social challenges. While Russian hybrid strategies in the cyber war and information sphere have been much discussed and analysed, there is often a lack of up-to-date empirical evidence documenting Russian influences in different Georgian business sectors. 

Processing of Biometric and Genetic Data - European Standards

Economic Growth Overview

In 2021, the Georgian economy surpassed the 2019 level by 3%, despite significant growth in foreign debt and high inflation.

Corruption Perception Index 2021

Transparency International published Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2021 results on January 25^th. According to the report Georgia was ranked 45^th among 180 countries with the score of 55. 

Internet Freedom and Digital Rights in Georgia: Systemic Challenges 

The virtualization of public life is an inevitable consequence of technological development. Each form of physical communication is gradually emerging as a digital alternative. The public's dependence on technology and the Internet is increasing, which leads to a growth in the importance of the digital sphere. Specifically, technological development affects all the fundamental values ​​of the states - the quality of democracy and the Rule of Law and the protection of basic human rights.

Mortality rate in Georgia

On January 18, 2022, IDFI contacted the National Statistics Office and the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) for information on mortality rate statistics in 2021 - by sex, age, and cause of death. 

The Limited and Contradictory Statistics of COVID-19 Deaths

The first case of coronavirus in Georgia was recorded on February 26, 2020.Since December 27, 2021, a total of 924,066 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported, with 13,583 patients who have died.

International Anti-Corruption Day: IDFI’s Anti-Corruption Activities and Existing Challenges

International Anti-Corruption Day is celebrated on December 9 every year to raise public awareness of corruption. This day is crucial for governmental institutions and non-governmental organizations, as well as for the whole society, to be reminded that joint cooperation is essential for the prevention of corruption, which in turn is fundamental to achieve progress in terms of Sustainable Development Goals’ (SDG) implementation.

Georgia’s Anti-Corruption Indexes in 2021

Most of the Anti-Corruption rankings published by international organizations in 2021 indicate that corruption situation in Georgia is worsening.

Ensuring Personal Data Protection in Cyberspace: Challenges and Needs of Georgia

In Georgia, throughout the past decade, the standards of cybersecurity and protection of personal data have significantly developed at the level of both legislative and practical implementation. The organizational-institutional framework has been established in both fields, knowledge of specialists working in these areas increased, appropriate strategic and legislative frameworks have been created, which, along with the regulation, should create favorable environmental conditions for cyber security and personal data protection development.