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Eco-Dictatorship Era

December 13, 2021

The latest UN climate report has stirred the world. The regular global action “Ecological Strike” took place in August a year earlier. This year it is about to be held again. Millions of citizens of 190 countries in different cities are demanding that governments take urgent measures to reduce emissions into the atmosphere and shift to renewable energy.

Improving the mix and match in the labor market: Can Education Management Information Systems help?

Education in Georgia is essentially the responsibility of the public sector (the

by By Elene Seturidze and Luc Leruth, ISET

December 18, 2020

5 mins read

Does Khabib Nurmagomedov Deserve the N1 Pound-for-Pound Spot over Jon Jones after UFC 254?

As the most highly anticipated fight of 2020 unveiled, UFC 254 showed

by Gela Megeneishvili

October 29, 2020

3 mins read

OPINION: Forging resilient regional supply chains and connectivity

Participation in global and regional supply chains has been one of the

by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

October 3, 2020

2 mins read

OP-ED

Why understanding your audiences is crucial in getting your message and tone right during COVID-19

The consumer landscape has changed dramatically as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a challenging time for many people as their home and work situations have been completely transformed.

by Ben Glanville, Head of Data Services, UK & Growth Markets

May 16, 2020

2 mins read

Analysis

Do Families Have Enough Resources To Live On Until The End Of May?

APRIL 2020: Georgian CCI Reaches A Historic Low, Pushed By Unemployment/Financial Fears. Do Families Have Enough Resources To Live On Until The End Of May? Sixty Percent of Responders Said No

by ISET

May 9, 2020

5 mins read

Analysis

FactCheck found the statement of Minister of Finance of Georgia about COVID support is a Lie

Ivane Machavariani, Minister of Finance: “GEL 1,200 in assistance for six months is little but the US is giving USD 1,200 to the part of the population which meets the income criteria. Taking into account the purchasing power, we are giving almost

by The FINANCIAL

May 8, 2020

2 mins read

Analysis

Factcheck – Roman Gotsiridze: “According to the government-proposed pension indexing rule, a GEL 400 pension will be in place in six-seven years.”

Verdict: FactCheck concludes that Roman Gotsiridze’s statement is TRUE.

by The FINANCIAL

May 8, 2020

3 mins read

OP-ED

Healthy oceans: keeping Asia and the Pacific afloat

Memories of idyllic beaches and sonorous waves may seem far away while we remain at home. Yet, we need not look far to appreciate the enduring history of the ocean in Asia and the Pacific. For generations, the region has thrived on

by Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

May 8, 2020

3 mins read

Analysis

The Implications of COVID-19 on the Georgian Power Market

The consequences of COVID-19 on tourism and in the industrial and service sectors have been discussed broadly recently. However, little has been said about the current and future implications on the Georgian power sector. The worldwide pandemic has already had, and is

by By Mariam Tsulukidze, Norberto Pignatti, Mariam Lobjanidze

May 5, 2020

5 mins read

Opinion

The Responses to the Coronavirus Pandemic: The Rationale and Some Observations

The Rationale -- Towards the end of March 2020, I sent out a call to the members of the European Health Policy Group and the Anglo-American Health Policy Network, inviting people to write 1,200 words on the response of their region or

by Adam Oliver, London School of Economics

May 5, 2020

7 mins read

OP-ED

‘Little mistakes’ in Georgia’s Covid-19 Anti-crisis plan

The objective of the exercise was not to assess the relevancy of the plan and/or recommend alternative ways to rescue the troubled economy, but to check that the numbers add up and government spending directed towards revival of the economy and supporting

by Vasil Revishvili, Partner, CIO at Thales Investments,

April 29, 2020

6 mins read

OP-ED

Dealing with Stress after the COVID-19 Coronavirus

As the COVID-19 virus pandemic impacts peoples' lives worldwide, society is shutting down in an effort to contain it. Many were already highly stressed before the viral pandemic; now things are worse. People find themselves isolated at home, anxious and seemingly powerless.

by Giga George Agladze, Arlene Schar, Dr. David Leffler

April 19, 2020

4 mins read

Analysis

Taking Stock of Georgia’s Larization Policy Since 2016: What Worked, What Didn’t, and What Needs to Change

In the past several months the world has been rocked by profound economic and social turbulence. The COVID-19 epidemic has forced many countries around the world into widespread emergency lockdowns. Economic activity plunged dramatically in February-March 2020, with rapid indicators showing strong

by Davit Keshelava, Yaroslava Babych, Giorgi Mzhavanadze

April 16, 2020

16 mins read