The study analyses size, structure, and reasons behind the continuing presence of the informal economy in Georgia. It also provides policy recommendations for reducing the size and scope of informal economy covering a range of key areas.

The study has drawn on UNDP’s national and international expertise in close collaboration with the Statistics Department of the Ministry of Economic Development. It builds on the findings of the survey on the informal economy undertaken by the Statistics Department for three sectors perceived to have the highest rate of unreported commercial transactions – bars and restaurants, repair services and construction.