Publications

Age and gender in the South Caucasus

28 November 2022

Throughout history, societies have used socio-biological markers, such as gender and age, to assign social positions, prescribe gender and age-based roles, and distribute scarce resources. In the social sciences, scholars tended to look separately at how gender and age shaped the human experience, social roles, and resource allocation.

Women and poverty in the South Caucasus

28 November 2022

A world without poverty is the number one goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, poverty risks have been exacerbated globally in recent years, due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine. Researchers currently estimate that between 760 and 873 million people around the world will be living in extreme poverty in 2022.

Creative economy in Georgia - baseline study of key indicators, characteristics and needs

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.

Gender gap widens during covid-19: the case of Georgia

25 April 2022

Gender inequality has been a persistent (albeit steadily improving) problem for years. The COVID-induced crisis put women in a disproportionately disadvantaged position, jeopardizing decades of progress achieved towards equality between men and women.

Invasion of Ukraine, global sanctions against Russia, and economic consequences for Georgia

18 April 2022

On February 24th, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. This event not only marked the collapse of a painstakingly built global security architecture and destroyed the lives and livelihoods of millions of civilians in the heart of Europe, it also put the world on the brink of the largest nuclear, humanitarian, and ecological catastrophe since WWII.

E-commerce reform assessment

29 December 2023

The reform aims to facilitate E-commerce in Georgia by developing a legal and regulatory framework and the necessary technical infrastructure. It consists of many different aspects, incorporating the activities of implementing government agencies, other public sector stakeholders, and the private sector.