After a significant increase (42%) in the quantity of exported hazelnuts in 2016, their export dropped dramatically in both quantity and value in 2017; mainly due to decreased production and the Asian Stink Bug (pharosana) infestation. [...] In relation to the prices in the top five hazelnut exporting countries, Georgian hazelnuts retain the lowest cost at 2.7 USD and 5.9 USD per exported kg of in shell and shelled hazelnuts, respectively (Table 2). [...] | GOVERNMENT POLICY IN THE HAZELNUT SECTOR The hazelnut sector has received a substantial amount of attention from the Government of Georgia (GoG). [...] Thus, in order to accelerate the growth of drained areas, it is recommended to move forward with the development of the institutional and legal framework for water resource management. [...] ISET Policy Institute is the university-based think-tank and its affiliation with the International School of Economics (ISET) at TSU drives intellectual and financial synergies, as well contribution to delivering of world-class economic education, strengthening good governance and inclusive economic development in Georgia and in the region.
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