In December 2015, compared to the same month of the previous year 2014, the volume of total deposits increased by 24.8% (3 080 mln GEL), while the volume of total loans to the national economy increased by 23.5% (3 074 mln GEL), PMCG reports. Taking exchange rates into consideration, the …
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PMCG Scholarships Enabling Students to Attain High Quality Education
On February 10, Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG) awarded students with PMCG’s scholarships to continue studying at the International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University (ISET). “The progress of Georgia, and indeed the whole world, depends on these types of highly motivated and educated young people. We are …
Read More »Compulsory Pension Saving Scheme – Challenges and International Practices
On December 10, at 11:00 am, presentation and public discussion of the research findings – “Compulsory Pension Saving Scheme– Challenges and International Practices” will be held at Hotel Rooms. The research findings will be presented by Davit Utiashvili, economist. Aleksi Aleksishvili, the Chairman at Policy and Management Consulting Group (PMCG), …
Read More »PMC Research Center was Awarded for the Highest Level of Transparency
PMC Research Center (PMC RC) was recently granted a 5 star transparency award. Center was awarded by Think Tank Fund of the Open Society Foundations for setting the gold standard for the field as a whole, by reflecting exemplary transparency in publicly disclosing sources of funding. From 170 major think tanks …
Read More »Outcomes of Possible China-Georgia Free Trade – Research
China is the second largest trading partner of Georgia. In 2014, total trade turnover between Georgia and China amounted to 823.4 mln. USD, which is 7.2 % of total turnover. Georgia and China intend to intensify bilateral trade and economic relations through concluding Free Trade Agreement (FTA). PMCG conducted research …
Read More »PMCG: Transparency and Competitiveness Increased in Communications
Georgia will soon obtain more transparent and effective Georgian National Communication Commission (GNCC), the only regulatory authority of broadcasting and electronic communications. Unacceptability of the monopolistic practices in the field of electronic communications and broadcasting; establishment of transparent regulatory environment and promotion of competition; promotion of high-quality, diverse and innovative …
Read More »PMCG: Consumer Prices – January – June, 2015
In June 2015, compared to June 2014, consumer prices increased by 4.5%. In this period, the highest growth of prices recorded on the following categories: In this period, the highest growth of prices recorded on the following categories: Alcoholic beverages and tobacco (11.4%). Among them increased the prices of vodka (28.5%), …
Read More »PMCG: Business Sector Increased by 11.9%
According to PMCG, In the first quarter of 2015, the production in business sector increased by 11.9%. In comparison with the first quarter of 2014. In this period the average monthly remuneration of employed individuals increased by 72.6 GEL and the number of employees in the business sector increased by …
Read More »PMC Research Center: Dialogue of EU Integration Process for Moldova and Georgia
PMC Research Center (PMC RC), with the support of International Visegrad Fund hosts a two-day knowledge-sharing workshop to facilitate the effective management of the EU integration for Georgia and Moldova. The aim of the event is to assist Georgian and Moldovan businesses and Governments to have a better coordinated dialogue …
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