2020 Archives - Page 15 of 135

Study suggests large numbers in Georgia to celebrate Easter in church

20 April, 2020

Research by CRRC Georgia suggests that a large number of Georgia’s Orthodox Christians intend to celebrate at Church. As Easter celebrations approach in Georgia, a study by CRRC Georgia suggests that a large number of Georgia’s Orthodox Christians still intend…

As COVID-19 sends political campaigning to Facebook, will polarisation increase?

13 April, 2020

With Georgia in an election year and traditional face-to-face campaigning out of the question given the COVID-19 outbreak, the importance of Facebook in Georgian politics is only likely to grow. Facebook is an important part of Georgian politics. Political campaigns…

Appointment of Supreme Court Justices: What people in Georgia know and think about the process

6 April, 2020

In the beginning of September 2019, the High Council of Justice provided a list of 20 Supreme Court Justice candidates to the Parliament of Georgia for approval. In September-November 2019 parliament conducted the hearing process for candidates, and on December…

Air pollution in Tbilisi nearly halved by COVID-19 measures

30 March, 2020

Particulate matter in Tbilisi’s air has fallen by as much as 45% following the introduction of measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, according to analysis of air quality data by CRRC Georgia. The findings reflect broader global trends which…

Know English and how to use a computer?

23 March, 2020

A slightly jeering expression in Georgia when speaking about employment prospects suggests that to get a job, you need to know English and how to use computers. Data from Caucasus Barometer 2019 shows there’s a bit of truth in the…

Trust in institutions continues its steady decline in Georgia

16 March, 2020

Trust in institutions has been on the decline in Georgia for a decade now. For instance, the level of trust in religious institutions declined from 86% of the public reporting trust in 2008 to 71% in 2019, with the decline being particularly prominent…

CRRC-Georgia’s action in response to the spread of COVID-19 in Georgia

16 March, 2020

Due to the risk of spreading COVID-19, CRRC-Georgia is temporarily stopping all face-to-face data collection until the situation surrounding the virus is under control. This decision was made given CRRC-Georgia’s responsibility to its staff members, interviewers, and the wider public.…

What kind of electoral system do Georgians actually want?

9 March, 2020

On 8 March, Georgia’s political leaders agreed on a new electoral system under which 120 seats will be allocated via proportional elections and 30 seats will be allocated via direct election of candidates. The long-fought-over electoral reform was a compromise…