Monday,
14
November,
2022
The document (Creative Economy in Georgia: Baseline Study of Key Indicators, Characteristics, and Needs) is part of “Creative Twist - Boosting the Cultural and Creative Industries in Georgia,” a project implemented by LEPL Creative Georgia with the financial support of the IFCD.
The report combines the results of a full-scale baseline research conducted for the first time on the general condition of Georgia’s creative economy, its needs, resources, and development prospects. This document will prelude the medium-term State strategy for developing a creative economy on the national level and the corresponding action plans.
The paper is divided into four parts: (1) a brief overview of the policies, legislation, funding schemes and stimulation mechanisms related to Georgia’s creative industries, (2) a study of the economic indicators of the creative industries as unified and sub-sectorial systems, (3) an analysis of the needs and opportunities of the creative industries based on the results of the qualitative study conducted in Tbilisi and across the regions of Georgia, (4) an analysis of the internationalisation prospects of the creative industries based on the results of the quantitative study.
18
November
2024
This is a working note outlining the initial processes behind the SME Test Methodology. It is a notable deliverable part of the Developing an RIA SME Test Methodology for Georgia, while strengthening the capacity of the Government of Georgia to utilize SME RIA tools in practice Project, as funded by the UNDP and led by ISET Policy Institute.
05
August
2024
The underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship in Georgia is a significant problem that disproportionately affects women’s ability to start and to sustain businesses. Despite legislative efforts and economic strategies intended to enhance the business environment, women face considerable challenges, such as limited access to finance, which hamper their ability to start and grow businesses.
31
July
2024
The goal of this study is to provide the UNDP Inclusive Access to Markets (IA2M) project with the selection of at least six sectors/subsectors in the Georgian economy where small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have established or potential opportunities for exporting to the European Union (EU) and European countries.
30
April
2024
Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is a process of evidence-based policymaking, which helps in designing better regulations. This process creates evidence for political decision-makers on the advantages and disadvantages of proposed policies by assessing their potential impacts. The results are summarized and presented in the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) report.
