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Ian Goodrich
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Ian is a policy analyst at CRRC Georgia.
Photo: Mariam Nikuradze/OC Media.
Analysis

Datablog | More Georgians than ever own phones and TVs, but inequalities remain

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Survey data from the last decade shows that more and more Georgians own household goods like mobile phones, TVs and washing machines, but inequalities in such material wealth still remain. The Caucasus Barometer survey shows a steady growth in ownership of durable goods across Georgia over the last eight years.  The percentage of survey respondents reporting ownership of each of a basket of seven household items has risen since 2011, with the increase most marked in rural areas. Whilst the r

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Analysis

Datablog | How high? Georgia spends millions online on illegal drugs each year 

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Drug users in Georgia spent over $1.5 million dollars online between February and August 2020, according to a new study into the darknet market, Matanga, conducted by CRRC Georgia.  When compared to similar online markets in Europe, this figure is substantial, exceeding monthly dark web drug revenue for Spain and Belgium combined. How does it work? Transactions take place through an elaborate process, beginning with a user interface familiar to any online shopper.  Users of Matanga can