USAID | GOVERNING FOR GROWTH (G4G) IN GEORGIA FINAL REPORT

The program was implemented from August 20, 2014, to October 31, 2019, with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The program's primary objective was to improve the business environment in Georgia, increase private sector investment, and enhance the country's competitiveness. The program focused on several key areas, including improving the regulatory framework, enhancing the capacity of government institutions, and promoting public-private partnerships. The program also worked to improve the business environment by reducing bureaucratic barriers, increasing transparency, and promoting a culture of good governance. Additionally, the program supported the development of key sectors such as energy, transportation, and tourism. One of the key achievements of the program was the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework for the energy sector. The program worked with government institutions and private sector stakeholders to develop a new energy law that would promote the development of renewable energy sources and improve the efficiency of the energy sector. The program also supported the development of a new transportation strategy that would improve the country's transportation infrastructure and promote the development of the tourism sector. The program also worked to enhance the capacity of government institutions, particularly the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development. The program provided training and technical assistance to government officials to improve their skills and knowledge in areas such as policy analysis, regulatory reform, and public-private partnerships. The program also supported the development of a new public-private partnership framework that would promote the development of infrastructure projects and improve the efficiency of government services. In addition to its work on regulatory reform and institutional capacity building, the program also supported the development of key sectors such as energy, transportation, and tourism. The program worked with private sector stakeholders to develop new business models and investment opportunities in these sectors, and provided technical assistance to government institutions to improve their capacity to support the development of these sectors. The program's impact was significant, with improvements in the business environment, increased private sector investment, and enhanced competitiveness. The program's work on regulatory reform and institutional capacity building helped to improve the efficiency of government services and promote a culture of good governance. The program's support for the development of key sectors such as energy, transportation, and tourism helped to promote economic growth and development in the country. The program's success was due in part to its strong partnerships with government institutions, private sector stakeholders, and civil society organizations. The program worked closely with these stakeholders to develop and implement its activities, and provided technical assistance and training to improve their capacity to support the program's objectives. The program's strong partnerships helped to ensure that its activities were aligned with the needs and priorities of the country, and that its impact was maximized. Overall, the Governing for Growth (G4G) program in Georgia was a highly successful initiative that promoted economic growth and development in the country. The program's work on regulatory reform, institutional capacity building, and sector development helped to improve the business environment, increase private sector investment, and enhance the country's competitiveness. The program's strong partnerships with government institutions, private sector stakeholders, and civil society organizations helped to ensure that its activities were aligned with the needs and priorities of the country, and that its impact was maximized.