In September 2017, Georgian power plants generated 820 mln. kWh of electricity. This corresponds to a 3% increase in total generation in comparison with the previous year (in 2016, total generation in September was 798 mln. kWh). On a monthly basis generation decreased by21% with respect to August 2017 (in August 2017, total generation was 1,035 mln. kWh).

It is no secret that global competition for the best brains is as intense as ever. Having adequate human capital can put a country on a trajectory of perpetual growth, say economists. The ‘brain wars’ typically play out in the setting of national and multinational companies competing for talent, but some of the most intense fights happen between universities struggling to recruit and retain the best young minds on the planet.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge), in Tbilisi, Georgia, expects to appoint a Director of Executive Education. The deadline for applications is 6 October 2017.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge) in Tbilisi, Georgia seeks to make one or more appointments at the ISET Policy Institute (www.iset-pi.ge), a leading economic policy think tank in the South Caucasus. Ideal candidates will have an advanced degree in economics, public policy, or another related field from a reputable international university.

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET, www.iset.ge), in Tbilisi, Georgia, expects to make one or more appointments at the Assistant or Associate Professor levels. Candidates in all fields are encouraged to apply.