PMC Research

Employment Tracker (April, 2025)

The latest issue of Employment Tracker, produced in collaboration with Jobs.ge. The tracker produces valuable insights into the Georgian labor market as it lays out the trajectory of employment and salaries, most demanded job categories, and expectations of specific economic sectors regarding their employment plans.

Issue 8: Macro Overview

Issue seven of the Macro Overview thoroughly explores different aspects of the economy in Georgia and beyond.

Beverage Manufacturing in Georgia

Check out the latest issue of Sector Snaphots, focusing on Beverage Manufacturing in Georgia.

IT Services in Georgia

Check out the latest issue of Sector Snapshots, focusing on IT Services in Georgia.

Reshaping Maritime Trade in the Black Sea: The Effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War

This analysis provides insights into the performance of these states not only in terms of innovation but also with respect to the elements shaping the innovation landscape, such as market sophistication, institutions, and infrastructure.

Foreign Assistance to Ukraine (2022-2024)

From the beginning of the war in February 2022 up until 31 December 2024, the international community has committed a total of €399.8 billion to Ukraine, with the majority (52%) designated for financial assistance, 42% for military assistance, and 6% for humanitarian assistance.

Georgian Economic Climate (Q1, 2025)

In this bulletin, which is based on the ifo Institute’s methodology, we discuss Georgia’s economic climate according to assessments made by various Georgian economists.

Issue 150: Vocational Education in Georgia

The latest issue of Economic Outlook and Indicators in Georgia, analyzes Vocational Education in Georgia (2019 – 2023).

Quarterly Tourism Update (Tourism Indicators in 2024)

Our latest Quarterly Tourism Update offers insight into Georgia’s tourism indicators in 2024.

Household Income and Poverty in Georgia (2019 – 2023)

Our latest publication analyzes Household Income and Poverty in Georgia (2019 – 2023).

Georgia and the United States of America

The first issue of the Profile of Bilateral Relations offers an in-depth exploration of key topics of the relationship between the United States and Georgia.

News

PMCG-Affiliated Researchers Author Paper in New Black Sea Geopolitics Initiative

22-May-2025

Recently a new project has been launched under the Transatlantic Leadership Network, titled “Russian Intentions and Actions in the Black Sea.” This initiative takes a deep dive into Russia’s strategic goals in the Black Sea region, the tools it uses to project influence, and what actions it may pursue during and after the war in Ukraine. PMCG-affiliated researchers – Giorgi Khistovani, Gocha Kardava, and Irakli Sirbiladze – contributed to one of the project’s papers:“The Black Sea’s Evolving Geopolitical and Economic Role for Russia Post-Ukraine Invasion.” This insightful analysis examines: How Russia’s geopolitical and economic priorities in the Black Sea have shifted, The changing trade dynamics in the region, And how Moscow’s influence is weakening under the pressure of sanctions and the ongoing war -leading to increased reliance on regional actors like Turkey and Azerbaijan.

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Re-assessing Effectiveness of Sanctions on Russia: PMC Research Shares Insights at First Georgian Economic Association Conference

22-Jul-2024

On July 2-3, PMC Research partook in the 1st International Conference of the Georgian Economic Association (GEA) in Tbilisi, Georgia. Bringing together leading economists, policymakers, and researchers, the event provided an ideal platform to discuss the latest developments in economics, as well as to present recently completed research.

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PMC Research's Director Discusses Major Migration Challenges from EU Candidate Member State Perspective

11-Jul-2024

On June 13-14, PMC Research’s Dr. Giorgi Khishtovani partook in the “Changes and Challenges in the European Union” conference in Budapest, co-organized by the Trans European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA) and the HUN-REN Centre for Economics and Regional Studies – Institute of World Economics.

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PMC Research Paper Analyzes Gender Disparities in Georgia’s Pension Scheme

05-Jul-2024

On April 3, PMC Research held a working meeting to present its "Examining Gender Disparities Within Georgia's Funded Pension Scheme: Gender Pension Gap" research paper, and gathered feedback from key stakeholders.

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PMC Research Hosts “InvigoratEU: Invigorating Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy for a Resilient Europe” Project Conference

18-Mar-2024

On 20-21 February, we hosted the “InvigoratEU: Invigorating Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy for a Resilient Europe” project’s kick-off conference in Tbilisi, Georgia, bringing together 18 leading European research organizations, all of which are members of a consortium led by the University of Duisburg-Essen.“InvigoratEU,” a project coordinated by the EU-Chair at the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Institute of European Politics, sets out to explore how the EU ought to navigate its future relations with countries of the Eastern Partnership (EaP) and the Western Balkans.

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Periodic Issues

Employment Tracker (April, 2025)

27-May-2025

Our latest monthly publication, Employment Tracker, offers insights into recent developments in Georgia’s labor market. In April 2025, the number of persons receiving a monthly salary saw an increase of 2.2% compared to the same period of 2024. However, the YoY growth rate slowed by 2.6 percentage points compared to April 2024. In April 2025, the total number of vacancies posted on jobs.ge decreased by 16.6% YoY. Over the past 3 months (from February 2025 to April 2025), the administration and management category saw the largest YoY decrease (–21.8%), contributing the most to the overall decline.

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Issue 8: Macro Overview

21-May-2025

Georgia’s economy demonstrated robust average YoY growth of 9.3% in Q1 of 2025 (rapid estimate), sustaining strong momentum after 9.5% growth in 2024. Issue 8 of the Macro Overview examines key aspects of Georgia’s economy and beyond, including: • Economic Growth; • Economic and Business Climate; • Key Macroeconomic Indicators; • Labor Market; • External Sector; • Global Economic Trends.

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Beverage Manufacturing in Georgia

01-May-2025

The beverage manufacturing sector, encompassing the production of fruit juices, mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and spirits, has high export potential and a strong presence of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). From 2017 to 2023, Georgia’s total beverage exports grew at a CAGR of 10%, reaching USD 463 million in 2023. Despite overall export growth, the share of exports to the EU declined significantly during this time, particularly for SMEs. Key challenges include limited access to quality raw materials, outdated machinery, a shortage of skilled labor, and logistical constraints, as well as difficulties in meeting EU standards and DCFTA regulations and limited access to financing for export operations.

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Employment Tracker (March, 2025)

24-Apr-2025

Our latest monthly publication, Employment Tracker, offers insights into recent developments in Georgia’s labor market. In March 2025, the number of persons receiving a monthly salary saw a modest increase of 0.3% compared to the same period in 2024. In March 2025, the total number of vacancies posted on jobs.ge decreased by 18% YoY. The administration and management category contributed the most to the decline in vacancies from January to March 2025.

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IT Services in Georgia

10-Apr-2025

Georgia’s IT services sector has experienced rapid expansion, with tax revenues quadrupling between 2020 and 2023, employment increasing 5.4-fold, and turnover rising 13-fold. Government policies and incentives, such as the International Company Status and FDI Grant Program, have played a key role in attracting foreign investment and driving the sector’s development. Future growth will rely on strategic initiatives such as the successful implementation of GITA 2.0, enhanced IT procurement policies, and stronger collaboration with the private sector, while addressing key challenges like export capabilities and talent retention.

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Policy Papers

Reshaping Maritime Trade in the Black Sea: The Effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War

24-Mar-2025

Shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, maritime trade flows in the Black Sea were significantly reshaped. As the war continued, developments affecting the trade in the Black Sea changed, underscoring the importance of thoroughly analyzing how the region has adapted to such disruptions. This publication builds upon the previous edition, which was released shortly after the outbreak of the war. Now, three years later, our focus shifts to examining how trade dynamics, particularly maritime trade in the Black Sea region, have evolved during this period. Key insights include: Upon the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian War, port calls in Ukraine and Russia dropped sharply, while other Black Sea countries briefly benefited from redirected trade flows. By late 2023, port calls in Ukraine had gradually recovered, supported by new shipping routes through Romania and Bulgaria. However, serious threats to commercial shipping remained. Ukraine’s maritime exports and imports fell sharply in 2022, with a slow recovery in imports in 2023. In Russia, maritime imports declined, while exports initially increased in 2022, possibly due to sanctions being ineffective. However, as the sanctions intensified, exports also fell significantly the following year.

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Facilitating Trade with Central Asia: Georgia’s Role as a Transit Corridor

14-Jan-2025

The Trans-Caspian route, widely known as the Middle Corridor, has become a vital trade link connecting Georgia and Central Asia, driven by significant geopolitical developments in recent years. The Russia-Ukraine war, which began in 2022, has been a key factor in this shift. As the Middle Corridor gains prominence, economic and political relations between Georgia and Central Asian nations, particularly Kazakhstan, have strengthened. This paper seeks to facilitate bilateral trade between Georgia and Kazakhstan by identifying new, potentially profitable products for exchange and exploring Georgia’s role as a transit corridor for Central Asia.

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Innovation Ecosystems In Black Sea Countries

18-Jul-2024

In an attempt to keep pace with advancements in technology and globalization more broadly, Black Sea countries have been intensifying their efforts to foster and cultivate their own innovation ecosystems.

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Taking Stock Of Greening In The Georgian Financial System

18-Jul-2024

Green finance holds great importance today when it comes to combating climate change and achieving sustainability goals by directing investments towards environmentally friendly projects. This approach promotes energy efficiency, clean transportation, and sustainable agriculture, while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and fostering economic growth. Ultimately, by integrating environmental considerations into financial decisions, green finance ensures a more sustainable and resilient global economy.

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Gender Pension Gap in Georgia: Gender Disparities within Georgia’s Funded Pension Scheme

26-Jun-2024

The research study analyses the gender aspects of Georgia's accumulated pension system and assesses the potential gender disparity in pensions between women and men.

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