Social and Economic Policy

18 October 2024

what causes the unemployment rate to fall

The reduction in the unemployment rate in the period of 2014-2023 was primarily predicated by the growth in the number of employees in the public sector (+24%) and the decrease in the labor force (-2%). The growth of employment in the private sector (including self-employment) was only 2%.

11 October 2024

Statistics of Migration of Georgian Citizens

According to Geostat, over the past ten years (2014-2023), 815,608 Georgian citizens emigrated from the country, while the number of returning citizens was lower by 265 thousand - 550,919 Georgian citizens.

17 September 2024

Companies Founded in Georgia by Russian Citizens - Links and Registration Features

The number of Russian companies in Georgia has reached a historical peak. The increase in the number of companies founded by Russian citizens began after the start of the Russia-Ukraine war and the arrival of Russian migrants in Georgia. In many cases, large Russian companies enter the Georgian economy through offshore or intermediary companies, making it difficult to determine who exactly is behind a specific company.

27 May 2024

The Threat of U.S. Sanctions and Georgia's Economy

In response to the events developing around the “Russian Law”, on May 23 the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a comprehensive review of the bilateral cooperation between the United States and Georgia if the law were to be adopted

26 December 2023

What can we learn from the PISA 2022 results?

The PISA assessment serves as one of the indicators for evaluating the quality of school education globally.

14 November 2023

Regional Information Campaign in Batumi and Kutaisi Municipalities

On November 13 and 14, as part of the Regional Information Campaign, IDFI held working meetings with representatives from the non-governmental sector and local self-governments in Batumi and Kutaisi.

21 September 2023

Regional Information Campaign to promote public-private dialogue

IDFI with the support of USAID's Economic Governance Program is implementing a regional information campaign to promote public-private dialogue.

10 August 2023

Assessment of the quality of public-private dialogue in preparation of normative acts

Ensuring cooperation between the public and private sectors is important for the development of evidence-based and inclusive policies and legislative basis as well as the effective execution of regulations.

13 June 2023

Economic risks of distancing from the West

Distancing from the West is signaled By the GoG's effort to legislate against foreign agents,pursue intensive economic relationship with Russia as well as renew direct flights from Russia. According to 2022 data, GEL 7,39 billion entered Georgiam from foreign sources, viz., 1,57 billion GEL from investment projects financed by donors; 5,82 billion GEL from direct foreign investments.

30 May 2023

Will the Georgian Economy Collapse Vis- à -Vis Bilateral Sanctions on Russia?

The significant decline in trade with Russia due to the Russian embargo initiated in 2006, followed by the war, had a devastating impact on the Georgian economy.