GORBI is a global research, analysis, and consulting company. We help our clients answer the toughest questions in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We are constantly innovating and adapting to the challenges of today’s complex world.
GORBI is a global research company that conducts opinion research and consulting in Europe, Eurasia, Asia, and Africa. We have offices in Tbilisi, Georgia and London, England.
GORBI was founded in 1990 to meet the growing demand for public opinion polling and quantitative and qualitative research in the Caucasus region. Since that time, GORBI has expanded its expertise on several continents.
Computer-assisted telephone interviews
Computer-assisted paper interviews
Paper & pencil interviews
Computer-assisted web interviews
GORBI is the oldest research company in the region, operating from the Republic of Georgia since 1990, and has extensive experience in conducting projects in several countries. In 1991, GORBI began research for international clients throughout the Caucasus, and by 1995, managed projects in the region that were sponsored by commercial clients, foreign governments, international organizations, and academic institutions. We have been conducting several prominent international studies for many years. These include the Eurobarometer survey since 1992, the World Values Survey since 1995, and the International Crime Victim Survey since 1992.
By the mid-2000s, GORBI expanded to Central Asia and began conducting data collection in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. In 2007, GORBI began project management in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Russia, and Mongolia. In 2010 GORBI purchased over 400 GPS devices, trained field staff, and designed manuals for interviewers and IT personnel and by 2011, GORBI established its GPS field quality control system in 8 countries.
GORBI was founded
Began conducting research for international clients throughout the Caucasus
Managed projects in the region that were sponsored by commercial clients, foreign governments, international organizations, and academic institutions
Began project management in Ukraine, Moldova, Belarus, Russia, and Mongolia
Purchased over 400 GPS devices and began developing in-house interviewing software
GORBI established its GPS field quality control system in 8 countries
Founded Tri Media Intelligence (TMI) television monitoring and rating company.
Established a nationwide telephone panel .
Expanded GORBI's geographical scope to include Asia and Africa.