AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeopolitical Security: Georgian civil society sent a letter to the UN, EU, EUMM, OSCE and NATO condemning Russia’s “gradual annexation” of occupied Abkhazia and Tskhinvali, citing the May 9, 2026 “Deepening Allied Cooperation” deal as a new legal basis for control. SME Growth: Ahead of Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (27 June), the EU and UNDP say their Inclusive Access to Markets support helped 306 Georgian SMEs (73% women-led) boost export readiness, creating 960 jobs and getting 25 firms into EU markets for the first time. Transport & Infrastructure: The ADB launched a tender for a feasibility study on a rail link connecting Tbilisi, Rustavi, Mtskheta and the future Airport City, using existing Georgian Railway infrastructure and forecasting demand for 10/20/30-year horizons. Urban Planning: Parliament approved amendments to Georgia’s Spatial Planning and construction code, focusing on rules for cultural heritage objects and protected zones in Tbilisi. Tech & Education: Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 returned for a second edition, with TBC as main supporter, while separate reports highlight STEM and AI-focused education initiatives abroad. Digital Governance Benchmark: Cambodia’s verify.gov.kh won a UN Public Service Award in Tbilisi for AI- and biometric-enabled document verification to cut fraud and speed up public services.
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