Anti-Discrimination Law at Ten Years: What Has Changed for Georgian Workers — and What Has Not

A GILS analysis of Georgian labour market evidence, policy gaps, and reform priorities, with international comparators.

The Evidence Base

Anti-Discrimination Law at Ten Years: What Has Changed for Georgian Workers — and What Has Not This GILS analysis draws on Geostat Labour Force Survey data, ILO research, and comparative evidence from Eastern Partnership countries.^[1][4]

The Legislative and Institutional Framework

Georgia has established formal legislative obligations in this domain, consistent with its EU Association Agreement commitments and ILO Convention ratifications. The gap between statutory provision and implementation remains significant, as documented in the Labour Inspection Department’s annual reports and independent monitoring.^[2][3]

International Comparators

Georgia’s performance on this indicator reflects the transition-era legacy of incomplete institutional reform. EU-27 averages, Eastern Partnership regional data from ILOSTAT, and World Bank country-level analysis all provide relevant benchmarks for Georgian policymakers.^[4][5]

GILS Policy Position and Recommendations

The Georgian Institute of Labour Studies recommends that the Ministry of Internally Displaced Persons from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs and the Tripartite Social Partnership Commission develop a time-bound action plan addressing the gaps identified in this analysis, consistent with Georgia’s obligations under ILO Conventions and its EU candidacy commitments formalised in December 2023.^[5]

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