The Economics of Mollusks in the South Caucasus: From the Black Sea to Regional Dining Tables
In recent years, restaurants in Tbilisi and Batumi have begun to feature dishes that, not long ago, could only be tasted abroad. Oysters, mussels, squid – these are slowly finding
Trends in Georgia’s Cotton Imports and Challenges of the Textile Sector
In 2024, Georgia imported about 5.5 million USD worth of cotton (ITC). In quantitative terms this figure may look modest compared to other large commodity groups entering the country, yet
Georgia’s Honey Trade: Opportunities, Challenges and Future Strategies
Honey has always been a special product in Georgia, closely tied to local culture and rural economies. The Caucasian grey bee, rich floral biodiversity and traditional know-how give Georgian honey
Coconuts in Georgia: Small Volumes, High Prices and Global Dependencies
Coconut imports in Georgia may look insignificant at first glance: the volumes are small, the value is just a fraction of the country’s overall trade, and coconuts are not a
Georgia’s New AI Ecosystem: Labor Market Transformation and the Demand for Skills
A few years ago, the AI labor market in Georgia was still a vague concept. It was seen as a “global trend” that would eventually reach the country. By 2025,
Brain Drain or Brain Circulation? – A New Portrait of Intellectual Migration in the South Caucasus
In the South Caucasus – Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan – migration has long been a defining theme. Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, thousands have left their homelands due
Dollar and Euro: The Preferred Deposit Currencies in Georgia
What Products Does the Georgian Railway Transport?
Cash – Myths, Reality, and Modern Alternatives
Compromising Climate Goals Amid AI Competition
