AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTbilisi’s Digital Push: Mayor Kakha Kaladze used a new technology partnership event to pitch Georgia’s next step toward a regional tech hub, pointing to reforms and National Bank/Parliament coordination as “Tezer” moves closer to the country. Social Protection in Action: Kaladze also visited a beneficiary of Tbilisi’s Medicine Financing Program, stressing that patients can use electronic doctor appointments instead of paper vouchers. Crypto & Policy: Georgia and Tether unveiled the lari-backed stablecoin GEL₮, branded as an “official” government-linked product under new rules. Energy Costs Watch: GasBuddy’s latest week-ending May 16 snapshot shows Georgia’s regular average at $3.98/gal, with standout lows like $3.52 in Dougherty County and $3.69 in Peach County. Regional Outlook: The European Commission forecasts Georgia’s GDP growth at 5.0%–5.5% for 2026–27, with services and ICT leading, while political uncertainty is flagged as a drag on investment.
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