World Bank to help Georgia purchase Covid-19 vaccines

The World Bank is ready to support Georgia in the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines as soon as an effective one becomes available, announces Georgian Finance Minister Ivane Matchavariani after a video conference with Vice President of the World Bank for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bierde.

Matchavariani emphasised the important role that the World Bank Group plays in combating the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world, including Georgia.

Bierde praised Georgia's efforts in fighting Covid-19, and said that the World Bank also plans to allocate an additional $100 million for Georgia to support small and medium-sized businesses in the country.

• World Bank pledges $80 mln to support Georgia’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

The World Bank has already provided $80 million to Georgia under the Fast Track COVID-19 Facility to mitigate the health and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020.