On November 14, 2014 ISET hosted the conference organized by CASE (Center for Social and Economic Research, Warsaw). Conference summarized the results of the research project “Transfer of Know-How for Small and Mid-Size Businesses in Georgia”.
Experts from the Czech Republic, Elina Valerie Lunova (Ministry of Industry and Trade (MPO), Czech Republic) and Alena Zemplinerova (CEVRO Institute and Anglo-American University Prague) presented proposed activities for SME support in Georgia, based knowledge and experience accumulated during the transition of Czech economy into a market economy as well as from the accession of the Czech Republic to the European Union.
By Giorgi Bregadze
From a statistical point of view, he tourism industry in Georgia in 2013 can be characterized as a period of further growth. In 2013, the number of international arrivals grew by 22%, overstepping the five million mark for the first time. The five-millionth international visitor was even awarded a prize to stress the importance of the event. The high growth rate in tourism was also highlighted by international organizations. According to the World Tourism Organization's report, "UNWTO World Tourism Barometer" (December, 2013), the increase in the number of international arrivals in Georgia was rated as the highest in Europe in 2013.