Tbilisi Abolition of Labour Inspection in Georgia Consequences for Workers and the Economy GIORGI TCHANTURIDZE September 2018 n inspection was abolished in 2006 in Georgia citing corruption in the old structure and its hindering of business activities as the main reasons. The immedi­ate outcome was a significant increase of workplace related deaths and injuries whereas no positive economic effects could be observed. n the EU-Georgia Association Agreement, Georgia committed to implementing inter­nationally recognised core labour standards including effective labour inspection until September 2019. This commitment had no negative economic effects, especially on the level of foreign direct investments(FDI). n After taking first steps in 2015 and 2018 towards a comprehensive labour inspection, the Georgian government still has much to do in fulfilling its international obligations.