
Monetary Policy Report, Georgia
The role of the National Bank of Georgia (NBG) is to influence aggregate demand and inflation expectations by adjusting the interest rate, thereby keeping inflation near to its target level in the medium term. Given the current uncertain circumstances, low

Application of Artificial Intelligence for Monetary Policy-Making
National Bank of Georgia, Working Papers, Authors: Mariam Dundua and Otar Gorgodze The National Bank of Georgia’s (NBG) Working Papers are published to elicit comments and encourage debate on ongoing research. Working Paper Series aim to present original research contributions

NATIONAL CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL QUALITY ENHANCEMENT – key achievements and trends in Georgia’s Higher Education system
The National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement is a legal entity operating under the Ministry of Education and science of Georgia. The Center, for the purpose of external quality assurance, carries out authorization of educational institutions and accreditation of educational

GEORGIAN NATIONAL ENERGY AND WATER SUPPLY REGULATORY COMMISSION (GNERC) – REVIEW OF 2022
The Georgian National Energy and Water Supply Regulatory Commission (GNERC) has been regulating the electricity sphere since 1997, taking over the natural gas sector regulation in 1999 and water supply sector regulation in 2007 (as a result of legal changes).

BTU’s Third Mission – Potential and Actions Related to Popularizing Knowledge and Technology Transfer within University
The third mission of HEIs – that aims to connect and translate the knowledge generated within the university to the wider society has become increasingly important in the context of global knowledge economy. Universities are expected to bring more contribution

Importance of Integration of Green Technologies for Georgian Economy
Energy shortage is one of the main challenges of modern times. Global climate change has put the modern world in front of new challenges. This fact has especially affected the energy sector. The global COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the

Green Nudges Implementation in South Caucasus Universities: A Survey Report
This report has been developed as part of the project “Global Opportunities for the Sustainable Development Goals (GO4SDGs) in Central Asia and the Caucasus.” The project is managed by the Kazakh-German University (DKU) with support from the United Nations Environment

AI SECTOR IN GEORGIA: TRENDS, GAPS AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
Artificial intelligence is growing rapidly in Georgia, with visible progress in user adoption, business integration and startup activity. This report provides a broad overview of the evolving AI sector in the country and highlights key trends, strengths, and challenges across

The World’s Largest Tech Platform – IamtheCode – launches its Chapter in Georgia
One of the world’s largest tech empowerment platforms, IamtheCODE, offering over 60,000 online courses, has officially launched its chapter in Georgia. With an ambitious goal of equipping 1 million young girls with coding skills, IamtheCODE is bringing digital education opportunities

AI4Globe – Initiative from Georgia to Promote AI Literacy Across the Globe
The World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders Annual Summit took place in October, 2024 in Singapore. This community serves as a dynamic platform of leaders with the vision, courage, and influence to drive positive change in the world. The forum

Endogenous Credibility and Economic Modeling: Adapting the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System to Modern Challenges
This working paper by Douglas Laxton, Haykaz Igityan, Shalva Mkhatrishvili, is the part of the National Bank of Georgia’s Working Paper Series that aim to present original research contributions relevant to central banks. This paper introduces the Forecasting and Policy

Opportunities and challenges for using artificial intelligence in academic continuity: Case of Georgia
This article examined how higher education institutions in the Republic of Georgia responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Focusing on the context of the digital revolution and centering upon the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI), it aimed to