Current issues about overcoming unemployment in Georgia

Abstract

The article researches unemployment problem as one of the indicator of the country's economic status. Based on the statistical data, unemployment and employment levels, along with the percentage of economically active population is estimated according to years. There is explained that the labor market in Georgia is less developed and it is necessary to create such institutions and mechanisms that will ultimately endeavor to provide private sector with qualified work force and at the same time will reduce the rate of unemployment. It is noted that the development of the labor market is highly dependent on the higher and vocational education systems, and it is therefore essential that the academic institutions focus on the training courses and specialties in consideration of the labor market demand. It is reasonable to establish a legal base to form such labor regulatory body that will have right to incur penalty and inspect an enterprise even without owning a special permit, as the violation of labor code is very frequent. As a conclusion, state formulated essential procedures for solving this problem: Creation / perfection of legal basis, implementation of international standards for workplace safety in Georgia, development of employment promotion services, assistance for employment of job seekers, Institutionalization of labor market research and creation / development of the labor market information system, support for the development of professional learning systems based on the needs of the labor market, regulation and management of labor migration, strengthening the Social Partnership Institute, Strengthening communication and raising awareness.