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ISET Policy Institute continues to mentor civil society organizations and private sector associations
18 May 2023

In the framework of mentorship, on May 18th, ISET Policy Institute met with the Georgian Cold Storage and Logistics Association (GCSLA) to discuss the challenges in the cold storage supply chain in Georgia and explore potential solutions to address these issues.

April 2023 | Business and consumer confidence indicators diverge, reflecting uncertainty facing the Georgian economy
01 May 2023

Geostat has released its rapid estimate of real GDP growth for February 2023. The estimated growth stands at 5.8%, while the average real GDP growth for January-February 2023 reached 7.1%.

April 2023 | Khachapuri Index marks its second consecutive monthly decline
01 May 2023

In April 2023, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 5.99 GEL. This latest average price is 1.4% higher than in April 2022. Whereas in month-to-month developments, the price of a single khachapuri experienced a significant decline of 8.0% compared to the previous month, March 2023.

Would a higher minimum wage meaningfully affect poverty levels among women? – A simulation case from Georgia
10 April 2023

In economic literature, the effect of minimum wage on the labour market and its relevance as an anti-poverty, equality-enhancing policy tool, is a matter of vigorous debate. The focus of this policy brief is a hypothetical effect on poverty rates, particularly among women, following an increase in the minimum wage in Georgia.

March 2023 | Khachapuri Index drops monthly, but remains high annually
03 April 2023

In March 2023, the average cost of cooking one standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri stood at 6.54 GEL. The latest average price is 10.9% higher than in March 2022. Whereas in month-to-month developments, the price of a khachapuri decreased by 5.7% compared to the previous month, February 2023.

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