The first ever COST Action Conference hosted by Georgia
Tbilisi welcomed more than 100 researchers and practitioners of 24 countries across the world to participate in the large-scale academic conference ‘European Network on International Student Mobility: Connecting Research and Practice”, arranged on May 13-15, 2024. The conference was organized
Digital Ecosystem Digest – Winter 2024
In the realm of technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a frontier for competitive advantage and business development. Globally, AI startups are transforming industries by harnessing the power of machine learning, natural language processing, and cognitive computing. They
University Capacity Building Program for Georgia’s Higher Education Institutions
The University Capacity Building Program (UCBP) Phase II, funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi and administered by American Councils for International Education, is a continued initiative to grow and sustain modern research administration and development offices at Georgian HEIs
Gauging Growth: AGI’s Mathematical Metrics for Economic Progress
Today, the economy is greatly influenced by Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The purpose of this paper is to determine the impact of the quantitative relations of AGI on the country’s economic parameters. The authors use the analysis of historical data
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
Socio-Demographic profile of the Debt holDerS of olDer populationS in eaSt anD WeSt european regions
The article examines the socio-demographic profile of consumer debt holders among older populations in East and West European regions, using logistic regression models applied to data from the 7th wave of the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe
The Impact of Socio-Economic Challenges and Technological Progress on Economic Inequality: An Estimation with the Perelman Model and Ricci Flow Methods
The article examines the impact of 16 key parameters of the Georgian economy on economic inequality, using the Perelman model and Ricci flow mathematical methods. The aim of the study is to conduct a deep analysis of the impact of
Digital Ecosystem Digest: GENAI TOOLS ADOPTION AND USAGE TRENDS IN GEORGIA: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF USER BEHAVIOR
GenAI tools adoption has increased at a rapid rate starting from November 2022, when ChatGPT first appeared. Initially, in Georgia, ChatGPT was widely used but with limited purposes. However, over the past year, users in Georgia have adopted a broader
IT SECTOR IN GEORGIA: TRENDS AND EMPLOYMENT PROFILE
In recent years, the IT sector in Georgia has grown significantly, establishing itself as one of the fastest-developing industries. It not only occupies a larger share of the economy but is also diversifying and expanding in various directions. This report
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