Davit Keshelava

Senior Researcher | ISET-PI

Davit Keshelava is a Lead Economist at the ISET Policy Institute and an Assistant Professor at ISET. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University and specializes in macroeconomics, gender economics, cost-benefit analysis, and impact assessment.

Dr. Keshelava actively contributes to research projects, particularly in the development of Regulatory and Gender Impact Assessments at the ISET Policy Institute. He played a pivotal role in formulating the Gender Impact Assessment (GIA) methodology and has collaborated with various Georgian ministries on Regulatory and Gender Impact Assessments. In addition, Dr. Keshelava provides comprehensive training to governmental ministries’ staff, enriching their analytical and policy formulation capabilities. He also teaches various courses in the bachelor’s program at ISET and the Ph.D. program at Tbilisi State University, further extending his expertise to future economists.

(Last updated June 2024)