AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInternet Access Snapshot: A Geostat survey says 94.9% of enterprises in Georgia had Internet in 2025, with 74.7% using fixed connections like fiber and cable, while only 15.3% used a website and 25.8% used social media tools. Fintech & Innovation Recognition: The National Bank of Georgia was named a top central bank supporter of innovation at two regional fintech forums, highlighting work on digital payments, cybersecurity, open banking, and CBDC-related topics. Data Infrastructure Upgrade: Geostat, the IMF, and CCAMTAC plan a new phase to modernize Georgia’s data infrastructure, rolling out updated statistical methods for macroeconomic statistics, national accounts, and price indices. Financial Education Push: NBG and Caucasus International University launched a documentary series on the history of Georgian money, with films recorded on flash memory cards to be delivered to 50 schools via Bank Cartu and FinEdu Corner library spaces. Central Bank Oversight: Parliament adopted the National Bank of Georgia’s 2025 annual report, including inflation at 3.9% and a May 2026 policy rate increase to 8.25% to keep expectations near target. Health Tech Reimbursement: A Medicare coverage update in the US expands reimbursement guidance for NanoKnife irreversible electroporation (IRE) for prostate and liver cancer, effective July 5, 2026.
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