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EU Supports Georgian and Romanian Agri-food Clusters to Share Experiences on Study Tour
05-Sep-2023
On 24-28 July 2023, with EU support, a delegation representing the Oni Food Industry Cluster, Oni Municipality City Hall, and PMC Research visited Cluj-Napoca, Romania, to exchange experiences with the AgroTransilvania Cluster. The study tour was part of the EU-funded project “Economic Development of Oni Municipality via Business Cluster Creation and Investment Attraction.”    
The EU Provides Strong Backing for Enhancing Oni Municipality’s Representation in Attracting Foreign Direct Investment
01-Sep-2023
On July 17-21, PMC Research, with EU support, conducted training sessions on foreign direct investment (FDI) attraction for representatives of local governments of Oni municipality. The training was part of the EU-funded “Economic Development of Oni Municipality via Business Clusters Creation and Investment Attraction” project. The training aimed to improve the capacities of local officials in making the municipality more visible and attractive to potential investors.    
PMC Research Contributes to TEPSA's Book on Climate Change and Europe's Future
30-Jun-2023
PMC Research recently contributed to the Trans European Policy Studies Association’s (TEPSA) book, entitled Climate Change and the Future of Europe. Notably, its researcher Tinatin Akhvlediani wrote the chapter, “Georgia: It Is Time to Address the Devastating Effects of Climate Change.” Specifically, the chapter focuses on climate change effects in Georgia.  
Georgia and Black Sea-Caspian Trade and Energy Connectivity
09-Jun-2023
On June 2, PMC Research’s Nika Kapanadze participated in the "Georgia and Black Sea-Caspian Trade and Energy Connectivity" roundtable. The event was part of the "GIP-KAS Foreign Policy Talks" project, supported by KAS South Caucasus Office. It focused on exploring Georgia's strategic geographical position and its trade and energy connectivity potential.  
Georgia's Potential Membership in Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
09-Jun-2023
PMC Research recently contributed to a collaborative report in anticipation of the Three Seas Initiative Bucharest Summit," prepared by the European Institute of Romania (EIR). The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) aims to enhance connectivity and cooperation in the Baltic, Black, and Adriatic Sea regions. In the report, PMC Research focuses on Georgia's potential future membership in the 3SI.  
Assessment of Refugee Youth in Georgia
31-May-2023
On May 25, PMC Research presented the findings of a study titled “Assessment of Youth Seeking Asylum, Refugees, and Humanitarian Status-holders in Georgia.” The study was initiated and funded by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Georgia and assessed the current situation, including access to rights and services, for asylum seekers, refugees, and humanitarian status-holder youth aged 14-29 in Georgia.  
Unveiling the Governance Model for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and External Mechanisms of Educational Quality Development
15-Apr-2023
On April 12, PMC Research presented the results on the study “Governance Model of Higher Education Institutions (HEIS) and External Mechanisms of Educational Quality Development in Georgia” and held a public-private discussion (PPD) thereon.    
Enhancing the Crypto Regulatory Environment
13-Apr-2023
On April 6th, PMC Research presented the results of its study “Stablecoins in Georgia: International Regulatory Practices and Policy Recommendations for the Georgian Government” and held a public-private discussion thereon.   \
Our Researchers Published in Academic Journals
23-Mar-2023
It is a source of great pride for us at PMC Research that several of our researchers have recently had articles published in reputable international academic journals.    
Supporting the Information and Communications Technology Sector
16-Mar-2023
On 23 February 2023, PMC Research organized the final event of the project “Piloting a New Public and Private Sector Collaboration Mechanism for VET Training Program Development.”
A Roundtable Discussion of the Study of the Needs of Ukrainian Refugees in Georgia
01-Mar-2023
On February 21st, PMC Research held a roundtable discussion of the “Study of the Needs of Ukrainian Refugees in Georgia.” The study was carried out with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and aimed to assess Ukrainian refugees' needs, education level, and skills, as well as the labor market integration processes they encounter in Georgia. The ultimate goal of the study was to produce recommendations for stakeholders to develop needs-based services and support Ukrainian refugees in their integration into the Georgian labor market.
Presenting a Study of the Needs of Ukrainian Refugees in Georgia
08-Feb-2023
On February 3rd, PMC Research Center held a roundtable discussion of its Study of the Needs of Ukrainian Refugees in Georgia. The study was carried out with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and aimed to assess Ukrainian refugees' needs, education, and skills, as well as the processes they undertake to integrate into the labor market in Georgia. The ultimate goal of the study was to produce recommendations for stakeholders to develop needs-based services and support Ukrainian refugees’  seeking employment in Georgia.  
Maritime Trade in the Black Sea in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War
01-Feb-2023
On January 27th, PMC Research Center presented the results and held a public discussion on its “Maritime Trade in the Black Sea in the Context of the Russo-Ukrainian War” study. The study was carried out with the support of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) and aimed to assess the state and needs of maritime trade in the Black Sea amid the Russo-Ukrainian war and to produce respective policy recommendations.
EU-supported Tourism and Food Industry Clusters Established in Oni Municipality
25-Jan-2023
In November and December of 2022, as part of the project “Economic Development of Oni Municipality via Business Clusters Creation and Investment Attraction” implemented under the European Union (EU) initiative “Mayors for Economic Growth,” tourism and food industry clusters were registered in Oni Municipality. In particular, the tourism cluster was founded by 18 enterprises including guesthouses, restaurants, crafts people, and tourism service providers. The tourism cluster has the following goals: Improving the attractiveness of Oni Municipality to tourists; Diversifying tourism services and offers; Supporting the development of sustainable tourism; Improving the tourism infrastructure; Enhancing human resources by developing knowledge and capacities; Improving access to finance; Improving access to inputs; Developing inter-sectoral linkages; and Providing information and services to cluster members. “The creation of a tourism cluster will support the realization of Oni Municipality’s potential in the fields of balneological and health, adventure, ethnocultural, gastronomy, and cultural tourism. This will positively affect the competitiveness of SMEs, support job creation, attract investments, and improve the social and economic conditions in the municipality,” said Manana Bolkvadze, manager of the tourism cluster. Meanwhile, the food industry cluster was founded by 15 enterprises, representing a variety of trades including beekeeping, cattle-breeding and fruit-growing. The food industry cluster has the following goals: Increasing the popularity and sales of food products produced in Oni Municipality; Improving labor force capacities; Supporting the development of bio enterprises; Improving access to finance; Improving local intersectoral linkages; and Providing information and services to cluster members.   “Forming a food industry cluster is an important step in the acceleration of the sector’s development, as the cluster will support improvements with regard to SMEs’ competitiveness, job creation, and access to finance, while also stimulating the development of the innovative capacities of entrepreneurs and contributing the to economic prosperity of the Oni Municipality,” said Tengiz Akobia, manager of the food industry cluster. 
3rd Meeting of the ICT Sector Public-private Partnership (PPP) Platform
27-Dec-2022
On December 20, we, in the course of the USAID Economic Governance Program, in partnership with the Vocational Skills Agency, held the 3rd meeting of a public-private partnership (PPP) platform on information and communications technology (ICT). The meeting was part of the “Piloting New Public and Private Sectors’ Collaboration Mechanism for VET Program Development” project.