Social and Economic Standing of National Minorities in Georgia
Social and Economic Standing of National Minorities in Georgia

Author(s): Diana Bogishvili, Irine Osepashvili
Subject(s): Ethnic Minorities Studies, Human Resources in Economy
Published by: CSS - Center for Social Sciences
Keywords: national minorities; Georgia;
Summary/Abstract: According to Article 31 of the Constitution of Georgia, the state shall ensure the equal socio-economic development of the country’s whole territory. Article 2.3 of the Labour Code of Georgia prohibits any kind of discrimination in labour relations based on race, skin colour, language or ethnic and national affiliation. Discrimination is qualified as a direct or indirect oppression of a person with the goal of creating a hostile, degrading or humiliating environment or else creating conditions that would make the standing of the person inferior to that of other persons in similar conditions (Article 2.4), with the exception of cases when inequality of treatment is conditioned by the essence of the performed duty and is serving the lawful goal (Article 2.5). According to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Ljubljana Guidelines for successful societal integration, it is essential that all members of the society equally participate in social and economic life. OSCE member states shall provide every individual, regardless of their ethnic origin, with the means to enjoy equal opportunities to participate and contribute to the economy and benefit from the resources and shared wealth of the country.

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