Levan Davitashvili: Georgia has seen some of highest economic growth in region, Europe, among EU candidate countries
Levan Davitashvili, a candidate for the position of the Minister of Economy reported to Parliament on Tuesday covering several topics. He emphasised that Georgia has not only been able to deal with the economic obstacles posed by the epidemic, but has also had some of the strongest economic growth in the region, Europe, and EU candidate nations.
Davitashvili introduced the main economic indicators to lawmakers, saying “Last year, economic growth was 7%. According to our prediction, economic growth in 2024 and subsequent years will still be at a high mark and will exceed $ 23,100 per capita by 2024.”
He went on to say that the inflation level would remain below the target rate. As for the unemployment rate, he noted that it decreased to a historic minimum.
The candidate for the position of Minister of Economy underlined that the main focus of the government’s economic policy will be to reduce poverty, promote employment and increase the population’s welfare.