Social and Economic Policy

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.

22 September 2022

Information session for the representatives of the Kutaisi City Council on the PPD Quality Tracking Mechanism

On September 21, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), within the framework of the project "Promoting Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) in Georgia through Monitoring and Awareness Raising ", held an information meeting with representatives of the Kutaisi City Council.

22 September 2022

Information session for the representatives of the Batumi City Council on the PPD Quality Tracking Mechanism

On September 22, 2022, the Institute for the Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), within the framework of the project "Promoting Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) in Georgia through Monitoring and Awareness Raising ", held an information session with the representatives of the Batumi City Council.

1 September 2022

Granting Georgian Citizenship – Data Analysis 2018-2022

The grounds for acquiring Georgian citizenship for aliens is regulated by the organic law On Georgian Citizenship.

2 August 2022

Salary Increases in the Public Sector and Bureaucracy

One of the main determinants of the effectiveness of a bureaucratic system is the system of labor remuneration in the state sector. The largest share of bureaucratic costs falls on the salaries of public sector workers.

29 June 2022

Workshop with Teachers: Identifying the Needs of Vulnerable Groups in the Georgian Education System during the COVID-19 Pandemic

On June 24-25, 2022, the Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), with the support of the Open Society Foundation (OSF), held a two-day workshop with teachers from schools in the Imereti region, namely the cities of Kutaisi, Tkibuli, Vani, Samtredia, and Zestaponi.

25 May 2022

Assessment of the Quality of Public-Private Dialogue in Drafting Normative Acts - 2020-2021

Cooperation between the public and private sectors is of crucial importance for the timely and effective resolution of economic challenges facing the country. The public-private dialogue will facilitate the development of inclusive, evidence-based policies and legislation. It also ensures the effective enforcement of normative acts.

25 May 2022

IDFI held the Presentation of the Report: Assessing the Quality of Public-Private Dialogue in the Drafting Normative Acts

On 25 May, The Institute for Development of Freedom of Information (IDFI), with the support of the USAID Economic Governance Program, held a presentation of the report Assessing the Quality of Public-Private Dialogue in the Drafting Normative Acts - 2020-2021.

24 May 2022