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Who thinks Georgia handled the pandemic successfully?
Prior to the most recent episode in Georgia's political crises, COVID-19 was the country's main concern. Yet, data on how the public views the country's handling of the crisis shows a stark partisan divide.
It has been a year since the first case of coronavirus was detected in Georgia. Since then, over 260,000 cases have been confirmed, over 3,300 fatalities, and the economy has suffered the largest decline since 1994. In light of this, how does the Georgian public assess the country’s handling of the pandemic?
Data from the 2020 Caucasus Barometer survey offers a snapshot of how well people think the country did in dealing with the outbreak.
Prior to the most recent episode in Georgia's political crises, COVID-19 was the country's main...
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More people feel healthy during the pandemic
The pandemic has clearly harmed people’s health, yet new data from the Caucasus Barometer Survey suggests that people considered themselves more healthy in 2020.
In 2019, 35% of the public evaluated their health as good. In past years, this had shifted up and down to varying extents, however, the largest change was a decline from 41% to 30% between 2013 and 2014.
In contrast, between 2019 and 2020, the share of people reporting that they were in good health nearly doubled from 35% to 65%.
The pandemic has clearly harmed people’s health, yet new data from the Caucasus Barometer Survey...
Do people have enough information about COVID-19 in Georgia?
Since the pandemic hit Georgia in February, the Georgian government has taken several measures to raise awareness about it. But are the public actually well informed?
Since March 2020, the Georgian Government has been conducting large scale information campaigns through traditional and online media, has launched an informational web portal, StopCov.ge, and has even launched a smartphone app providing information about contact with infected people.
Since the pandemic hit Georgia in February, the Georgian government has taken several measures to...
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Almost everyone in Georgia believes in the supernatural
Georgian folklore is filled with stories of demons and devils; yet, everyone knows children’s stories are just that. However, new opinion polling from the ISSP Survey on Religion suggests that the vast majority of Georgians believe in the supernatural.
The study, which was conducted in 2019 by CRRC Georgia, asked about whether people think the following statements are true or false:
- Good luck charms sometimes do bring good luck;
- Some fortunetellers really can foresee the future;
- Some faith healers do have God-given healing powers;
- A person’s star sign at birth or horoscope can affect the course of the future.
Georgian folklore is filled with stories of demons and devils; yet, everyone knows children’s stories...
Political campaigning in Georgia: informing or mobilising?
Political campaigning takes a wide range of forms, from digital advertising to door knocking. Generally, campaigning is believed to both mobilise voters to actually go out to vote as well as win over voters, but which is most relevant in Georgia?
Data from the August CRRC Georgia and NDI public opinion poll indicate that people who wanted to be contacted by campaigners also appeared more partisan than others. This may suggest that campaigning in Georgia will be more effective at turning out partisans than persuading the undecided.
Political campaigning takes a wide range of forms, from digital advertising to door knocking. Generally,...
