Man’s salary in the business sector is, on average, GEL 515 higher than woman’s salary and comprises GEL 1380.5. The research Women in Business: Opportunities and Impact of the Pandemic, notes.
According to the research, the largest pay gap (GEL 613) between employees is observed in medium-sized enterprises.
As of 2019, only 29% of registered enterprises was owned by women, down by 2% on a corresponding indicator in 2017. In addition, the share of women is large in Micro and Small Businesses.
The research results have revealed a low involvement of young, start-up entrepreneurs and unequal distribution of resources and opportunities between Tbilisi and regions.
The share of women in undertakings with high income and large turnover is small; lack of interest towards business among young, under-31 people is a manifestation of poverty of young women.
The research Women in Business: Opportunities and Impact of the Pandemic, was undertaken as part of the British Embassy Good Governance Fund (GGF) funded project POWER – Promoting Opportunities for Women’s Economic Resilience implemented by the Economic Policy Research Center (EPRC).
