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Evaluating Preliminary Results of Policy Changes Related to Application and Enrollment in VET Programs

The main goals of this project are to examine the application and enrollment procedures in vocational education and training (VET) programs and to provide an assessment of the preliminary results of the newly-introduced policy changes. The study relies on an analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to garner insights into the challenges regarding the enrollment process in vocational programs and to provide relevant recommendations. 

Start Date: 2021-02-02
End Date: 2021-03-31
Region: Caucasus,
Country: Georgia,
Client: Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport of Georgia
Origin of Funding: UNDP
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Everyday Peace in Conflict-affected Communities

This is a research initiative that gathers researchers and practitioners from both sides of dividing lines to explore local needs and perceptions of everyday peace in conflict-affected communities by employing an innovative Everyday Peace Indicators (EPI) methodology.

Start Date: 2021-04-01
End Date: 2022-04-01
Region: Caucasus,
Country: Georgia,
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Case studies of policy responses with potential environmental benefits in Georgia in times of COVID-19

The project follows the OECD report entitled “COVID-19 and Greening the Economies of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia” which analyzed measures related to COVID-19 in 11 EECCA (Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia) countries and assessed their potential to advance the transition to a greener, climate-resilient, and low-carbon economy. The aim of this project is to further develop a detailed report on cases of particular EECCA countries, namely Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan. 

Start Date: 2021-03-26
End Date: 2021-04-10
Region: Caucasus,
Country: Georgia,
Client: COWI
Origin of Funding: OECD
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Needs Assessment Survey for Pankisi Gorge Communities

This study aims to investigate the community needs of the population in Pankisi Gorge. The corresponding survey will enable the Pankisi Community Organization to gather valid data regarding pressing issues prevalent in targeted villages and to advocate these issues at the local level.

Start Date: 2021-03-09
End Date: 2021-05-19
Region: Caucasus,
Country: Georgia,
Client: People in Need
Origin of Funding: People in Need
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Public Policy Discourse and Dialogue Platform 2021

The project is designed to create a platform to stimulate constructive and systematic policy debate among different political and social groups of Georgian society.

Start Date: 2020-10-20
End Date: 2020-12-31
Region: Caucasus,
Country: Georgia,
Client: Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation
Origin of Funding: Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation
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