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Monthly Tourism Update (May, 2020)

The Government of Georgia introduced various support measures in order to alleviate the burden of the COVID-19 crisis on tourism industry in the period between March and May of 2020...

Hotel Price Index - May, 2020

In Georgia, the average cost of a room in a 3-star hotel was 126 GEL per night in May 2020. While the average cost of a room in a 4-star hotel in Georgia was 214 GEL per night and the average cost of a room in a guesthouse was 71 GEL per night. The average cost of a room in a 5-star hotel in Georgia in May 2020 was 362 GEL per night...

Employment and Income in Georgia (2016-2019)

Georgian economy was characterised with high unemployment rates even during periods of economic upturn prior to 2008 global financial crisis, COVID-19 is likely to impact job market and income of people employed, therefore, it is important to consider their pre-pandemic state

Fiscal Effects of COVID-19 in Georgia

PMC Research forecasts that budget deficit as a % of GDP will increase from 3.1% to 9.8% in the optimistic scenario, while in the less pessimistic and very pessimistic scenarios it will amount to 11.2% and 14.1%, respec­tively                                  

The Impact of COVID-19 on the Georgian Economy

If the optimistic scenario proves true, Georgia’s real economy is expected to shrink by 4.3%, it is expected to decrease by 8% in case of less pessimistic scenario, while in the event of the very pessimistic scenario, the expected fall is 12.9%

Georgian Economic Climate (Q2, 2020)

In the second quarter of 2020, Georgian economic climate has significantly worsened, the present economic situation in this quarter has worsened drastically compared to the first quarter of 2020 and the second quarter of 2019

Prioritized Community Problems in Mestia Municipality

PMC Research elaborated a report with the purpose of prioritizing community problems in Mestia municipality through the analysis of central and local government competences 

Georgia’s External Trade

The data analysis shows that in 2019, compared with the previous year, Georgia’s export has increased, while the country’s import decreased. In 2019, Georgia’s external trade balance amounted to negative $5.2 bln, which is a $0.49 bln decrease compared to the corresponding period of 2018.

Assessment of the Trade Facilitation Component of Georgia’s Peace Initiative - A Step to a Better Future

The following research discusses the New Peace Initiative entitled “A Step to A Better Future,” launched in April 2018 by the Government of Georgia.

Local Development Strategy for Mestia Municipality 2020-2024

Local Development Strategy for Mestia Municipality 2020-2024, developed in 2019 by the Business, Public and Civil Sector of Zemo Svaneti with the assistance of PMC Research.

Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns in Georgia: A Study of State and Civil Society Response

The purpose of the research is to study the nature and aims of Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign in Georgia and the steps taken by the state and civil society organizations in response.

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Upper Svaneti LAG Provided up to 120 Families with Product Baskets Amid Covid-19
30-Apr-2020
The local action group (LAG) of Mestia municipality recently launched a new charity initiative with the purpose of supporting vulnerable groups residing in Upper Svaneti to overcome challenges presented by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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PMC Research’s Director Chosen to Conduct Research by CAREC Institute’s Visiting Fellow Program
10-Apr-2020
Mr. Giorgi Khishtovani, Director at PMC Research, has been selected as one of the two finalists in the Visiting Fellow Program of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Institute, and will accordingly conduct vital research this year.
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Identifying Mestia Municipality’s Community Needs to Support Rural Development
04-Apr-2020
We recently elaborated a new report entitled “High-Priority Community Problems in Mestia Municipality.” The aims of the document are: to introduce forms of civic engagement within local self-governance processes serving citizens of the 16 communities of Mestia municipality; to enhance their capacity in local budget analysis; to enable them to distinguish between central and local government competences; and to improve the ways in which they overcome local challenges.
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Evaluating Small Projects Assistance (SPA) Program’s Impact on Local Community Development
26-Mar-2020
PMCG, together with PMC Research, recently launched a new project, aiming to assess Peace Corps Georgia’s Small Projects Assistance (SPA) program.
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Promoting Rural Economic Development in Georgia
20-Mar-2020
PMC Research recently launched a new project with the purpose of advancing the agricultural sector and rural SMEs in Georgia by enhancing their economic opportunities.
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Monthly Tourism Update (May, 2020)
18-Jun-2020
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The Government of Georgia introduced various support measures in order to alleviate the burden of the COVID-19 crisis on tourism industry in the period between March and May of 2020. The Government of Georgia, namely GNTA, operated 84 hotels during the lockdown, which served 19 002 Georgian citizens as a quarantine zone. The total cost of providing quarantine zones from the budget amounted 32.5 mln GEL. The Government of Georgia, developed mandatory recommendations for prevention of the spread of COVID-19 on June 5th. In May 2020, hotel prices do not provide an accurate guidance of the situation in accommodation market due to the fact that the market for accommodations is non-existent due to COVID-19 pandemic.
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Hotel Price Index (May, 2020)
18-Jun-2020
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In Georgia, the average cost of a room in a 3-star hotel was 126 GEL per night in May 2020. While the average cost of a room in a 4-star hotel in Georgia was 214 GEL per night and the average cost of a room in a guesthouse was 71 GEL per night. The average cost of a room in a 5-star hotel in Georgia in May 2020 was 362 GEL per night. In Tbilisi, the average price was 534 GELfollowed by Kakheti - 325 GEL and Imereti – 95 GEL.
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Annual Report 2019
04-Jun-2020
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  The year of 2019 proved to be a busy one, with opportunities grasped and challenges overcome. We implemented various interesting projects, each of which made a telling impact. Meanwhile, as existing partnerships were strengthened, we established exciting new ones as well. Specifically, we made notable strides forward in Ukraine where we increased our representation and intensified our work. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, our excellent team has been complemented by the addition of new people with diverse and invaluable expertise.
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Monthly Tourism Update (April, 2020)
03-Jun-2020
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Number of international travelers decreased by 612 273 (-94.5%), compared to the same period previous year, while number of visitors decreased by 515 440 (-93.8%) and the number of tourists decreased by 321 643 (-92.3%); Based on GNTA database, in an average registered accommodation facility in Georgia, there are 15 rooms and 37 beds. There are on average 23 rooms and 55 beds in Adjara (highest) and 6 rooms and 15 beds in Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti (lowest). There are on average 2.4 beds per one room in Georgia. This ratio equals 2.24 in Tbilisi (lowest) and 2.91 in Racha (highest);  Hotel prices do not provide an accurate guide of situation in accommodation market due to the fact that the market for accommodations is almost non-existant due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Hotel Price Index (April, 2020)
03-Jun-2020
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In Georgia, the average cost of a room in a 3-star hotel was 128 GEL per night in April 2020. While the average cost of a room in a 4-star hotel in Georgia was 209 GEL per night and the average cost of a room in a guesthouse was 68 GEL per night. The average cost of a room in a 5-star hotel in Georgia in April 2020 was 343 GEL per night. In Tbilisi, the average price was 566 GEL, followed by Kakheti - 320 GEL, Adjara – 258 GEL and Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti - 199 GEL.
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Prioritized Community Problems in Mestia Municipality
24-Mar-2020
PMC Research elaborated a report in order to prioritize community problems in Mestia municipality through the analysis of central and local government competences. The study was conducted as part of the project “Support to the Development of Livelihoods in Disadvantaged Rural Regions of Georgia – Mestia/Samegrelo - Upper Svaneti Region,” which is funded by the European Union with co-funding from the Austrian Development Cooperation and is being implemented by Care Austria (CARE), in collaboration with PMC Research.
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Local Development Strategy for Mestia Municipality 2020-2024
06-Feb-2020
Local Development Strategy for Mestia Municipality 2020-2024, developed in 2019 by the Business, Public and Civil Sector of Zemo Svaneti with the assistance of PMC Research. The strategy was elaborated as part of the project “Support to the Development of Livelihoods in Disadvantaged Rural Regions of Georgia – Mestia/Samegrelo - Upper Svaneti Region,” which is funded by the European Union with co-funding from the Austrian Development Cooperation and is being implemented by Care Austria (CARE), in collaboration with PMC Research.
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Russia’s Disinformation Campaigns in Georgia: A Study of State and Civil Society Response
16-Dec-2019
The purpose of the research is to study the nature and aims of Russian propaganda and disinformation campaign in Georgia and the steps taken by the state and civil society organizations in response.
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Assessment of the Trade Facilitation Component of Georgia’s Peace Initiative - A Step to a Better Future
13-Dec-2019
The following research discusses the New Peace Initiative entitled “A Step to A Better Future,” launched in April 2018 by the Government of Georgia.  
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Analysis of Gaps in the Law of Georgia on Public Service
18-Nov-2019
The purpose of the study was to identify gaps hindering efficient human resource management, as well as to increase the predictability and protection of public servants’ activities.
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