Gallup International Association holds its annual conference in Tbilisi under the auspices of Gorbi, a member research institute. The Mayor of Tbilisi attended the opening forum.

The event’s attendees will discuss public opinion poll methodologies, the role of new technology, and the challenges in this sector. They will also highlight the role of this type of research during conflict and war.

Kakha Kaladze addressed the audience and thanked representatives of renowned research organizations from over 30 countries for their visit to Georgia.

“It is a great honor for our city to host one of the most authoritative annual conferences of the Gallup International Association.

I am sure that along with an interesting work process, your visit to Tbilisi, Georgia, famous for hospitality, will be truly unforgettable and pleasant.

In the process of socio-economic or political development, your activity is one of the most important components, because objective research is the best way to gather knowledge, anticipate people’s wishes and expectations, identify problems facing society. It gives us the opportunity to focus on it from the side of relevant institutions”, - said the Mayor.

Representatives from the US, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Austria, Bulgaria, Sweden, Spain, South Korea, the Philippines, and Japan are attending the conference held for the first time in Georgia.