On July 27th, a training session was organized by the ISET Policy Institute for ISET students, focusing on the topic "Business Models for Implementing Climate Technologies in the Buildings and Agriculture Sectors of Georgia".  The training was conducted in cooperation with the Sustainable Development Center – Remissia, within the framework of the project Climate Technology Needs Assessment of Georgia and the Roadmap for the Preparation, the Distribution of Priority Technologies, and TNA, as sponsored by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). During the meeting, presentations were given by representatives from the ISET Policy Institute, Remissia, Oxygenia, and Esco-S. The following topics…

The International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET) was honored to host Mr. Archil Mestvirishvili, the Acting Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, for a public lecture on Wednesday, June 7. The event was attended by a large audience comprising students, faculty members, and ISET Policy Institute researchers. The lecture, titled "Price Stability and Financial Stability in an Uncertain World," provided valuable insights into the challenges and strategies associated with maintaining stability in the face of economic uncertainties. Presenter drew from his extensive experience in monetary policy and financial regulation to address the critical topic. Throughout his…

On April 12th, ISET hosted the German ambassador to Georgia, HE Peter Fischer. The event was attended by ISET students and researchers, and the focus of the presentation was Georgia's path to the European Union. During the presentation, Ambassador Fischer examined the potential benefits of Georgia attaining EU candidate status and discussed the course of action that the country must take to reach this objective. The ambassador also discussed the economic benefits that come with EU membership, including increased trade and investment opportunities, access to EU funding, and the ability to participate fully in the EU's single market. The event…

On April 5th, Tinatin Akhvlediani, Research Fellow and Head of Financial Markets and Institutions (FMI) unit at the Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), held a presentation on Georgia's economic resilience in the context of Russia's factor. During the presentation, Tinatin discussed the structure of the Georgian economy and how it is influenced by Russia's factor. The focus was on how Russia's war in Ukraine might affect the Georgian economic resilience. The presentation was attended by researchers and the students. Tinatin's analysis shed light on the challenges and opportunities faced by Georgia in terms of economic resilience in the face…