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Remittances and household consumption in Georgia: evidence from household survey data
19 December 2025

Remittances constitute one of the most important external income sources for Georgian households, accounting for more than 10 percent of GDP in recent years. Large-scale emigration to countries such as Russia, Italy, Greece, Germany, and the United States has made remittance inflows a central component of household livelihoods, particularly for vulnerable and lower-income groups.

November 2025 | Khachapuri Index increased by 2.3%
28 November 2025

In November 2025, the average cost of preparing a standard portion of Imeretian khachapuri increased to 7.47 GEL, marking a 2.3% rise compared to October 2025 and a 10.3% increase year-on-year. The seasonal rise in the Khachapuri Index was primarily driven by higher milk and dairy prices, reflecting a seasonal decline in fresh milk availability and increased reliance on imported milk powder.

ISET Director Tamar Sulukhia Speaks at World Bank Panel on Georgia’s Path to High-Income Status
26 November 2025

On November 25, the World Bank hosted a high-level event, “Georgia: Growing to High

November 2025 | Trade Gains, rising dollarization, and firm domestic demand shape Georgia’s near-term growth
20 November 2025

According to the ISET Policy Institute's latest projections, based on September’s data, Georgia's economy is expected to grow by 6.7% in the fourth quarter of 2025 and 5.2% in the first quarter of 2026. The annual growth in 2025 is expected to be 7.6%.

IMF Presents Regional Economic Outlook to ISET Students
11 November 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently visited ISET to present its Regional Economic Outlook: Resilience Amid Uncertainty: Will It Last?

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