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NDI Politics Podcast is a monthly program exploring Georgian political landscape through in-depth interviews with leaders and opinion-makers on the issues facing Georgia. Hosted by Laura Thornton, NDI global associate and senior director.

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    • Nov 26, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Episode 05 - Davit Usupashvili

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 34:22


    NDI Politics Podcast is back with David Usupashvili, former speaker of the parliament. Discussing the current political conflict, the "German model" as it could apply to Georgian elections, and the need for dialogue.

    Episode 04 - Gender equality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 58:25


    NDI Politics Podcast's forth episode focuses on gender equality and women's political participation in Georgia. While the constitution ensures equal rights and opportunities for both men and women, women continue to face multiple cultural and societal barriers in many aspects of life. According to NDI polls, majority of Georgians believe that there is no gender equality in the country and would like to see more women in politics and think that this would have positive impact on Georgia's society. To explore this subject, our guests are Tamara Chugoshvili, first vice-speaker of Parliament of Georgia, Elene Khostaria from European Georgia, Ana Arganashvili, a lawyer and child activists and NDI's very own, Teona Kupunia, gender expert.

    Episode 03 - Pollution of Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 58:42


    We are back with the third episode. Today’s podcast will focus on the environment. According to NDI’s public opinion polls, pollution of the environment is quickly becoming a top concern for Georgians. In Tbilisi, 50% list it as the most important issue in their community. Here to explore this subject today are two distinguished guests and members of parliament’s environmental committee: Kakha Kuchava, Georgian Dream MP, and Tina Bokuchava, United National Movement MP.

    Episode 02 - Resilience - David Rakviashvili

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 33:59


    In this 3 part episode, we talk about resilience with Nino Bolkvadze, head of NATO/EU information center, Giga Bokeria, leader of European Georgia party and Member of Parliament, and David Rakviashvili, former secretary of National Security Council of Georgia.

    Episode 02 - Resilience - Giga Bokeria

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 34:12


    In this 3 part episode, we talk about resilience with Nino Bolkvadze, head of NATO/EU information center, Giga Bokeria, leader of European Georgia party and Member of Parliament, and David Rakviashvili, former secretary of National Security Council of Georgia.

    Episode 02 - Resilience - Nino Bolkvadze

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 40:10


    In this 3 part episode, we talk about resilience with Nino Bolkvadze, head of NATO/EU information center, Giga Bokeria, leader of European Georgia party and Member of Parliament, and David Rakviashvili, former secretary of National Security Council of Georgia.

    Episode 01 - Giorgi Margvelashvili

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 33:39


    In this very first episode our guest is Giorgi Margvelashvili, former President of Georgia . We talk about his presidency, recent presidential elections, Georgian politics, foreign policy, etc.

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