Social and Economic Policy

6 February 2023

Working Meetings to Develop the Gender Index of the State Budget.

On February 1-3, a series of workshops were held with the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Affairs of Georgia, the Permanent Parliamentary Gender Equality Council, the Public Defender's Office of Georgia and the Parliamentary Budget Office to develop the gender index of the state budget.

9 December 2022

Mikhail Fridman's business interests in Georgia

Russian oligarch and the alleged co-owner of Borjomi, Mikhail Fridman was arrested in London on money laundering charges. Until now, Borjomi has not publicly published information on whether Mikhail Fridman still owns a share in the company.

28 November 2022

Russian capital and Russian connections in Georgian business

The Kremlin's harmful influence on the international stage is multifaceted, encompassing not just military and political aspects, but also economic and informational ones that are equally significant.

7 November 2022

Public-Private Dialogue Quality Tracking Mechanism

The Institute for Development of the Freedom of Information, with the support of the USAID Economic Governance Program, is implementing the project "Promoting PPD in Georgia through Monitoring and Awareness-Raising".

7 November 2022

Georgia's Implementation of the international sanctions imposed against Russia

As a result of the invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation came under significant international sanctions.

7 November 2022

Information Session with the Representatives of the Rustavi City Council and City Hall regarding the PPD Quality Tracking Mechanism

IDFI continues raising awareness about the PPD Quality Tracking Mechanism in municipalities. This time, the representatives of IDFI and the USAID Economic Governance Program conducted an info session with the representatives of Rustavi City Council and City Hall.

28 October 2022

2023 Draft Budget: Response to the Nation’s Challenges & Recommendations

The main challenge for the country is a bold rethinking of approaches to economic growth and, in general, economic policy. The 2023 draft budget can respond much better to the country's main infrastructural and education challenges, which, according to international experience, is the driver of double-digit economic growth in the medium term.

25 October 2022

Information session with the members of the Gori Municipal Council and Gori City Hall in the city of Gori

On October 25, the representatives of IDFI and the USAID Economic Governance Program met with the members of the Gori Municipal Council and Gori City Hall in the city of Gori.

10 October 2022

Overview of the education sector and identification of challenges faced by ethnic minorities and socially vulnerable groups

The increase in the quality of education is essential for the country’s economic development. The Constitution guarantees the possibility of education, and it is crucial that the state create equal conditions for receiving education for the population living in the country, regardless of ethnic origin or social group.

6 October 2022

Finances of Russian Citizens in Georgian Commercial Banks

After Russia's invasion in Ukraine, one of the most important challenges for Georgia has been the influx of Russian citizens into the country. IDFI periodically studies and publishes various statistical data related to the border crossing and granting of Russian citizenship in Georgia.