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Georgia municipal liveability index
20 March 2025

Economic development of the municipalities (outside capital) is one of the key sustainable development challenges in Georgia. The capital city of Tbilisi, while accounting for nearly 1/3 of the country’s population generates 50% of GDP and keeps expanding, whereas the municipalities, with few exceptions, are losing population and suffering from high incidence of poverty, unemployment, and slow and weak economic development.

ISET Policy Institute hosts networking meetings for Georgian civil society organizations
14 February 2025

On February 13-14, 2025, the ISET Policy Institute hosted a high-level networking and experience-sharing event for leaders of 14 Georgian non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The event was held within the framework of the “Strengthening Civil Society in the Eastern Partnership Countries” (EaP CSO) programme, which aims to enhance collaboration among civil society organizations (CSOs) and support their role in sustainable and inclusive local development.

Is Georgia's foreign official reserves adequate to withstand political uncertainties?
17 January 2025

This note provides an overview of recent developments regarding Georgia’s foreign exchange Gross International Reserves (GIR), offers insights into some aspects of reserve adequacy, and central bank’s safeguards principles in the context of heightened political uncertainties. It appears that the GIR are likely inadequate to withstand prolonged political uncertainties. Furthermore, the National Bank of Georgia's (NBG) governance and regulatory frameworks are not presently equipped to counter these challenges.

Development of Methodology for Child-Rights-Based Budget Analysis
01 January 2025

The project, Development of Methodology for Child-Rights-Based Budget Analysis, funded by UNICEF, aims to create a systematic approach for analyzing public budgets in Georgia through the lens of child rights. Its objective is to ensure that public financial decisions prioritize children’s needs, promote equity, and align with international standards such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

2024 end of year economic update: blurring lines between economy, democracy and governance…
16 December 2024

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