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World Bank Economists Address Welfare and Inequality in Global and Georgian Contexts at Public Seminar
02 November 2023

On 2 November, ISET hosted a public seminar ‘Poverty and Inequity: Worldwide and

ISET Director speaks at UN Georgia event dedicated to UN Day
24 October 2023

On 24 October, Tamar Sulukhia, Director of ISET’s Policy Institute, participated in a panel discussion at an event hosted by the United Nations. This discussion covered numerous critical topics, such as creating decent jobs within the inclusive labor market, the importance of ensuring effective decentralization, etc.

Gender Impact Assessment of the Law on Entrepreneurs
06 September 2023

Georgia is actively addressing gender equality and women's economic empowerment (WEE) within its investment climate and national policies. Despite legislative efforts to align with EU directives, women-owned SMEs face significant challenges in accessing finance, impacting overall economic growth.

ISET hosted World Bank’s Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia
28 February 2023

On 28 February 2023, ISET hosted Ivailo Izvorski, World Bank’s Chief Economist for Europe and Central Asia, who delivered a seminar on 'Education and innovation for growth'. The seminar was well-attended by members of the academic community, researchers, and students. Izvorski discussed the important role that education and innovation play in promoting economic growth and development, as well as the opportunities and challenges of modern education systems.

Women and poverty in the South Caucasus
28 November 2022

A world without poverty is the number one goal of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Yet, poverty risks have been exacerbated globally in recent years, due to both the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian war on Ukraine. Researchers currently estimate that between 760 and 873 million people around the world will be living in extreme poverty in 2022.

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