During my time at EPRC, I held a multifaceted role focused on project-related assistance and the development of research methodologies. Over the span of four years, I made significant contributions to fundraising and the successful execution of donor-funded projects in areas such as economy, entrepreneurship, security, and democracy. I authored approximately 15 policy papers and articles, which were disseminated through diverse channels including digital and traditional media outlets, as well as academic platforms. My publications addressed a wide range of topics including economic development, entrepreneurship, and social and healthcare policy. I am proud to have played a vital role in supporting EPRC's mission and delivering impactful research to the wider community.Key Projects: Launched Economic Dependency Index (EDI) which monitors Georgia's level of economic integration with the groups of countries based on their "types of Democracy". Index was designed and developed with the financial support of USAID economic governance program. I contributed to the development of the methodology as well as development of the appropriate, easy to read visualisation;Contributed to the study conducted for the UN about the Georgian policies regarding innovation, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnership. I have assisted in the process of designing the research methodology, collecting the data, and analyzing the collected information. As the output of the initiative, a comprehensive report on the Georgian innovation, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnership was drafted;

As a co-founder of the Baltic Journal, I helped establish an academic network of young scholars with a shared interest in the Baltic Sea Region. As part of my role, I conducted extensive research and produced studies examining political, social, and economic developments within the region. I also played an integral part in organizing and hosting public events, seminars, and meetings centered around topics relevant to the Baltic Sea Region. Additionally, I developed and maintained strong relationships with various interest groups, donors, and potential partners, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the platform.

As a member of the Tbilinomics team, I had the opportunity to work as a consultant for a private university in Tbilisi during a crucial modernization phase. My role involved conducting in-depth research and analysis on the specific challenges and opportunities encountered by seven schools within the university. Based on this research, I developed a comprehensive package of recommendations, which included the adoption of digital platforms and the implementation of a flipped classroom approach as potential solutions to address the identified challenges.

During my tenure as a Research Assistant at IIR, I played an instrumental role in supporting senior researchers by actively engaging in various delegated duties. As part of my responsibilities, I contributed to two large-scale research projects, meticulously collecting, cleaning, and maintaining critical data sets. I also provided invaluable assistance to the Public Relations team, leveraging my organizational skills to plan, schedule, and execute small and large-scale events. In total, I contributed to eleven events during my time at IIR, fully managing five of them to successful implementation.List of Events:1. Prague Insecurity Conference2. American political culture and Trumps administration3. Workshop "Implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda"4. Seminar: Update on Nuclear Disarmament5. Brexit, Post-Brexit Europe and the V4: Potential Impact, Interests, and Perceptions6. ECOSOC Special Meeting “Towards sustainable, resilient and inclusive societies through participation of all” 7. Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment as a Fundamental Prerequisite for the SDGs’ Fulfillment8. Elections in Africa: Democracy through Technology?9. A turning point for Iran?10. Public Lecture - Energy Security11. Book presentation: Chinese Assertiveness in the South China Sea

I participated and assisted the research team of the Estonian Institute of Human Rights in their comparative study of the human rights environment in Estonia and Georgia. My role involved providing insights on the topic and assisting with tasks such as translating and assessing the final research results. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of the human rights landscape in both countries.