During the XVIII Biennial Conference of the European Association of Comparative Economics (EACES) in Belgrade, two senior members of ISET faculty, Norberto Pignatti and Karine Torosyan, have been elected President and Secretary of the Association, respectively, for the 2024-2026 term. ISET congratulates them on this professional achievement and wishes them continued success in both EACES and their work at ISET. EACES was founded in Verona, Italy, in September 1990 during an international conference attended by 160 economists from 24 countries, all conducting research in Comparative Economics. The Association was established to promote research and scientific exchanges in this field. Today,…

From October 3 to 5, ISET Policy Institute and Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) hosted a three-day International Conference. The conference was jointly organized by ISET and IAMO and titled “Improving the Functioning of Agri-Food Value Chains in the South Caucasus Region”. The aim of the conference was to foster dialogue among academics, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society stakeholders and explore strategies for overcoming obstacles and enhancing the development of the agri-food sector in the region. The conference featured a policy panel discussion titled, 'Resilient Agri-Food Value Chains: Counteracting Economic and Political Vulnerabilities in the South…

On July 20, 2024, the Grand Royal Ballroom of the Tbilisi Biltmore Hotel buzzed with excitement as 142 graduates from the ISET BA and MA classes of 2024 gathered to celebrate their hard-earned achievements. The ceremony marked by the arrival of distinguished guests and a warm welcome from the host.

ISET’s Master in Finance program has received the CFA Institute affiliation, making it the only academic program in Georgia to achieve this honor. This affiliation signifies that ISET’s Master in Finance meets the global 'golden standard' set by the CFA international study program. It ensures that students receive an internationally recognized quality education in finance, enhancing their competitiveness worldwide. Through this affiliation, students gain access to numerous CFA Institute resources, including scholarships, study materials, and professional networking opportunities. ISET students will graduate with a knowledge that holds international recognition, making them competitive on a global scale. In order to apply…