ISET

International School of Economics at TSU. Premier graduate school in Tbilisi & Georgia's first university-based economic policy think tank.

[ISET @ISET_PI]

How can Georgia escape the middle-income trap? @tamar_sulukhia, ISET Director, spoke at the World Bank panel “Georgia: Growing to High Income.” She highlighted talent, uni-industry links & EU integration as keys to innovation #WorldBank #WDR2025

[ISET @ISET_PI]

TRADE ALERT: The 2025 US tariff regime is reshaping global commerce. @ISET_PI's new policy paper examines the ripple effects on 🇬🇪's economy, from ferro-alloy exports to remittance flows. How should small economies respond? #GlobalTrade #tarrifs
https://t.co/Y5qrpcS7fR

[ISET @ISET_PI]

@ISET_PI's new #MunicipalLivabilityIndex - municipal data repository with over 50 indicators to track dynamics of livability across 🇬🇪 - economic, social, connectivity, infrastructure, demography, governance, gender equality. Funded by @SwedeninGE in 🇬🇪
https://t.co/q6QiIsB36E

[ISET @ISET_PI]

Georgia is facing the risk of accelerated brain drain. What are the key drivers pushing skilled professionals to exit & why this threatens Georgia's future resilience?
https://t.co/ACQHTxT2sG

[ISET @ISET_PI]

Our analysis shows business confidence has hit its lowest level since 2020. Each point drop directly impacts GDP growth. If political instability persists after disputed elections, Georgia's projected 6% growth for 2025 could fall below 2%.
https://t.co/FlpBb3kSur

[ISET @ISET_PI]

@ISET_PI analysis shows 🇬🇪s foreign #reserves fall below #IMF adequacy thresholds (84.4% of ARA metric in 2024), raising concerns about the country's vulnerability to withstand prolonged political uncertainties and calling for strengthening #NBG governance
https://t.co/xvJTL9hP2w

[ISET @ISET_PI]

🇬🇪's business sector sounds alarm: political crisis triggers currency volatility, credit rating downgrades, FDI decline. Businesses demand new elections amid int. sanctions, stalled foreign assistance, Geo Government's decision to freeze EU talks till 2028
https://t.co/74aLUCXZpU

[ISET @ISET_PI]

#US #sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili could ripple through Georgi’s #economy. While "smart sanctions" target a person, research signals broader economic impacts: investor confidence drop, banking sector strain & increased capital flight risks.
https://t.co/SGYyBiWbRh

[ISET @ISET_PI]

While 🇬🇪 has competent, inclusive, independent non-governmental & public institutions, which helped it succeed in the past 2 decades towards democracy & market economy, recent disturbing institutional cases signal alarming shift threatening hard-won gains
https://t.co/zyoYW6nlku

[ISET @ISET_PI]

📊 Explore our interactive visualization of #CEC's #Georgia2024 #election results! Discover key insights instantly - like how Georgian Dream's support drops in larger polling stations. Try it: hover over the 1250 voter mark to see the trend 📈
https://t.co/EIcLoUDSL9

[ISET @ISET_PI]

5 economic sine qua non recommendations for the new parliament: in anticipation of the critical elections on Oct-26, @ISET_PI published its recommendations to the new parliament for ensuring the resilience of 🇬🇪’s economy on the way towards #EUIntegration
https://t.co/LKHgwhjLwa

[ISET @ISET_PI]

Exciting news! The International School of Economics at TSU (ISET) and the ISET Policy Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)! 🤝
@iamoLeibniz

[ISET @ISET_PI]

@ISET_PI lead economists presented the "Georgia Election Compass" – a web-based tool that allows 🇬🇪 citizens to explore which political party is closest to their views. The online Voting Advice Application is accessible at: https://t.co/eLqqqUXKti

[ISET @ISET_PI]

@ISET_PI #policyalert raises questions regarding the implementation of international sanctions & the compatibility of 🇬🇪’s domestic regulatory guidance. The country’s ambiguous framework & regulatory & procedural incompatibility raise important questions
https://t.co/KkdJ59h3gT

[Tamar Sulukhia @tamar_sulukhia]

Thank you @dtrebucq for your visit to @ISET_PI and insightful discussion on #Georgias development agenda. We look forward to continued productive collaboration with @ungeorgia.
@erikandermo Anna Platonova

[ISET @ISET_PI]

@tamar_sulukhia of @ISET_PI spoke on the role of best-practice reputable local institutional anchors in ensuring human capital and analytics for evidence based policy impact on the path towards EU accession. @FREEnetworkorg conference in #Chisinau 🇲🇩

[ISET @ISET_PI]

Food prices particularly affect import-dependent countries where spending on food is high. Food prices in 🇬🇪 have reached double-digit food price inflation. How does it affect 🇬🇪 households who allocate almost half of their budget to food expenses?
https://t.co/WYh0jLk7NY

[UNDP in Georgia 🇬🇪 @UNDPGeorgia]

Strengthening exports to the EU will boost Georgia's economy, leading to more jobs, higher incomes, diversified markets.

Our research w/ @EUinGeorgia & @ISET_PI identifies key sectors for SMEs to increase their exports.

➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/WJwNmkGu4Y

🇪🇺🇺🇳 #EU4Business

[Tamar Sulukhia @tamar_sulukhia]

Thank you Ambassador @Diplo_Peter for sharing your insights with ISET graduating Class 2024 and entire ISET community!

[Anne Toft Sørensen @DKAmbGeorgia]

🙏🏻 U 4 the invite! My message: Never stop challenging yourself. The real achievements in life are not fortune or fame but the impact you will have on others. Use the opportunities you get to inspire the people around you. You are the future of this country. So remember your roots & use your wings. Education is a lifelong process!🕊️