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Risks of Russian business ownership in Georgia
11 December 2023

This policy brief addresses risks tied to Russian business ownership in Georgia. The concentration of this ownership in critical sectors such as electricity and communications makes Georgia vulnerable to risks of political influence, corruption, economic manipulation, espionage, sabotage, and sanctions evasion. To minimize these risks, it is recommended to establish a Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) screening mechanism for Russia-originating investments, acknowledge the risks in national security documents, and implement a critical infrastructure reform.

ISET Policy Institute discusses risks associated with Russian business ownership in Georgia
03 October 2023

On October 3, ISET Policy Institute and Zinc Network organized a public presentation: A Study on Risks Associated with Russian Business Ownership in Georgia. The event was attended by representatives from local and international institutions, civil society organizations, and the broader public.

A study on the risks associated with Russian business ownership in Georgia
02 October 2023

To identify the specific risks associated with Russian business ownership, this study draws upon a comprehensive literature review and conducted expert interviews. The study places Russia within the context of a global threat actor and examines the exploitation of private business ownership by hostile state actors as a hybrid threat.

ISET Policy Institute’s Giorgi Papava talks about the risks and dangers associated with Russian capital in Georgia
06 June 2023

On June 6, the Lead Economist of the ISET Policy Institute, Giorgi Papava, took part in the first annual conference of the "Information Integrity" coalition and spoke about the risks and threats associated with Russian capital in Georgia.

Green growth strategy: how is the renewable energy sector in Georgia progressing, and what else is still required?
03 April 2023

The increasing proportion of renewable energy in the world’s overall energy supply indicates the growing popularity of renewable energy globally. From 2010 to 2021, this percentage rose from 3.2% to 5.2%, while modern bioenergy increased from 5.7% to 6.7%.

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