The Caucasus Datablog
The Datablog analyses issues and trends in the region using data and public polling. It is a collaboration between OC Media and CRRC Georgia.
Datablog | Who reported seeing dzveli bitchebi engaged in the elections?
Data from an ISFED and CRRC Georgia survey suggests that a substantial share of the public reported seeing criminal elements around polling stations.
Datablog | What issues are important for Tbilisi residents?
Georgia’s local elections were short on substantive discussions of issues, but what do Tbilisians want from their local government?
Datablog | How widespread is vote-buying perceived to be in Georgia?
Survey data from earlier in the summer suggests that 16% of people know someone who has been offered a bribe for their vote.
Datablog | What do Georgians think about Tbilisi Pride?
What do people think of the events of 5 July, and how have these views shifted since the 17 May 2013 riot?
Datablog | Georgia’s COVID-19 cases exploded due to the 2020 parliamentary elections
New analysis suggests that the 2020 parliamentary elections led to a massive rise in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Georgia.
Datablog | Support for gender equality in parliament is rising in Georgia
Despite the introduction of gender quotas, Georgia’s parliament remains an unequal place.
Datablog | With local elections coming, what matters to the public?
New survey data shows that 51% of voters identify most closely with no party in particular.
Datablog | Georgia has a vaccine inequality problem
While COVID-19 vaccination is gaining pace in Georgia, data shows that access differs between different groups.
Datablog | Georgian views on increased diversity in parliament
Most Georgians agree that more women in parliament would be a good thing though far fewer think the same of more ethnic minorities.
Datablog | A different kind of social distance
Georgians feel as alienated from those living in Abkhazia and South Ossetia as they do with ethnic minorities living in Georgia.