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17.12.2018 | News, Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Armenia, Event | News, Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Armenia, Event

Armenia: Taxation Systems and Lessons Learned from Georgia

In September, the Armenian Prime Minister introduced the idea of implementing a flat scaled taxation system in Armenia. He argued that to attract foreign capital and to stimulate economic growth, a…

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26.10.2018 | News, Participation and Democracy, Armenia, Event | News, Participation and Democracy, Armenia, Event

“Perspectives of Co-Existence of EU and EAEU Integration Processes: The Case of Armenia”

In times, where burning bridges becomes more and more fashionable, it is – sadly - of a certain rarity yet of outmost importance to carry out projects which do not burn down but build bridges; this…

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26.10.2018 | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication

EU Labour Standards in Georgian Law and Practice

Minimal standards of protection defined by the Association Agreement apply to all employees despite the field and nature of activities. How this defining principle is violated through the…

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23.10.2018 | News, Participation and Democracy, Regional, Event | News, Participation and Democracy, Regional, Event

FES Fall Academy 2018

FES Fall Academy on Economic Development strategies in South Caucasus took place in place in Kvareli, Georgia, on 20-23 of September. Participants from all three South Caucasus countries discussed…

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23.10.2018 | Peace and Security, Regional, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Publication | Peace and Security, Regional, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Publication

The Roots of Violent Extremism and Radicalization in Azerbaijan and Georgia

This report represents the analysis of qualitative research findings on the major challenges of Azerbaijan’s and Georgia’s policies on countering violent extremism and radicalization.

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12.10.2018 | Participation and Democracy, Georgia, Publication | Participation and Democracy, Georgia, Publication

Georgia - A Social-Democratic Peasant Republic - Impressions and Observations

Georgia: A Social Democratic Peasant Republic, illustrates Kautsky’s vision of what a functioning social democratic state should look like. Kautsky believed Georgia’s democracy, with its free press,…

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10.10.2018 | Participation and Democracy, Regional, Event | Participation and Democracy, Regional, Event

Regional Lab 2018

Regional Lab 2018: Young leaders for a Social and Democratic South Caucasus gathered active young leaders from all three South Caucasus countries in July, Kvareli Training Center, Kakheti. It…

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10.10.2018 | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication

Economic Development Strategies of Georgia

"FDI can potentially support the economic development, but country's economic development should be based on comprehensive economic development strategy; the hope that FDI will develop the country is…

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18.09.2018 | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication | Social Justice, Economy and Labor, Georgia, Publication

Abolition of Labour Inspection in Georgia – Consequences for Workers and the Economy

Labour inspection and workplace safety laws had to take a backseat in 2006 in Georgia after setting the focus on deregulation and economic growth. But with the EU-Georgian Association Agreement in…

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07.09.2018 | Participation and Democracy, Armenia, Publication | Participation and Democracy, Armenia, Publication

Armenia: Short and Easy 1 - Introduction to Social Democracy in everyday language!

What is Social Democracy? What do freedom, justice and solidarity mean in current politics? How does Social Democracy differ from other political movements? How does Social Democracy in Germany…