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Finance
26 Top Reformer
An overview of the Georgian financial sector.
28 Age of Reforms
Minister of Finance Kakha Baindurashvili has developed the financial sector of Georgia into a leading economic driver.
30 Money Plant Bank Republic.
32 Bank Statement | Strong Banking HSBC | Cartu Bank.
33 Strategic Partner Caltrider Advisors.
34 Growth Engines
An overview of the Georgian regional development and infrastructure sector.
35 Building a Nation
Minister David Tkeshelashvili has put Georgia on the global investment map as a link country.
37 High Seas Poti Shipyard.
38 Flying High TAV Georgia.
Agriculture
40 Deep Roots
An overview of the Georgian agriculture sector.
41 Fertile Ground
Minister of Agriculture Bakur Kvezereli is taking Georgia beyond its traditional strengths.
42 Clean Growth
An overview of the Georgian environment protection and natural resources sector.
43 A Fine Balance
Minister George Khachidze has ensured that Georgia balances growth with ecological sensitivity.
46 Power for Good Rompetrol.
48 Gold Rush Quartzite.
Cities and Regions
50 Tbilisi through the Ages
A roundup of one of Europe’s oldest and most vibrant cities.
52 City of Promises
Mayor Giorgi Ugulava has transformed Tbilisi into an investor haven.
54 Home Away from Home Betsy’s Hotel.
56 The Plus Factor MSG Plus.
57 Spirit to Serve Marriott Hotel.
58 Garden Trail | Vedzisi Calling Hotel Beaumonde Garden | Vedzisi Hotel.
59 Front Runner An overview of the
Autonomous Republic of Adjara.
62 Mapping Georgia
An overview of Georgia’s component regions.
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