PM Gakharia, World Bank VP discuss Georgia’s vaccination plans, support for its post-pandemic recovery
Georgian PM Giorgi Gakharia thanked the World Bank for the support during the pandemic. Photo: World Bank ECA/Twitter.
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Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and the World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia Anna Bjerde discussed the country's national vaccination plan as well as their 'efficient and effective cooperation' at a video conference earlier today.
PM Gakharia thanked the World Bank for the support during the pandemic. He noted that apart from the Covax platform, the government of Georgia is 'actively interacting with various countries to ensure a timely supply of vaccines'.
Grateful to Anna Bjerde VP for @WorldBankECA for its effective cooperation throughout the pandemic. We discussed the implementation of Georgia's national vaccination plan. The WB's engagement in ????????'s reform process is instrumental to our sustainable economic recovery. pic.twitter.com/fwOlA8d4G2
— Giorgi Gakharia (@GakhariaGiorgi) February 6, 2021
The officials have also spoken of the World Bank investment portfolio, including a micro, small and medium enterprise (SME) support and economic recovery project, human capital development program and much more.
Giorgi Gakharia said the programs implemented by the World Bank have helped the Georgian authorities implement pension system reform, deposit insurance scheme, capital market development, public-private partnership framework reform and others.
Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia and Regional Director of the World Bank for the South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus have discussed cooperation between Georgia and the World Bank along with an action plan for vaccination, the European integration of the country and structural reform agenda, announces the government of Georgia.
The World Bank is offering €45 million to support Georgia implement ongoing reforms in areas critical for inclusive economic growth and also assist in the country’s efforts to mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
The World Bank will provide $80 million to Georgia under the Fast Track COVID-19 Facility to mitigate the health and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, announces the World Bank.
Georgia has reported a total of 404 new cases of coronavirus after conducting 6,321 PCR tests and 7,252 rapid tests over the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, 799 people have recovered and 14 others have died. As of now there are 5,101 active cases of the coronavirus in Georgia.