Economic Minister summed up year 2011
23.12.11 14:57
Minister of Sustainable Development and Economics, Vera Kobalia summed up the economic progress of Georgia in 2011, saying it was a very successful year for Georgia.
`In the sphere of economics, year 2011 was very productive for Georgia, because we are one of the two states along with Kazakhstan, the economic ratings of which were increased by rating companies. We are one of those few countries in the world, which had 6,5% economic growth this year and this growth will be directly reflected on the reduction of unemployment and the development of other directions in the economic sector,` the Minister said.
She also reported the growth of Gross Domestic Product index, by which the country is on the third position after Turkey and Estonia.
In addition, according to the ratings published by the Doing Business, Georgia has taken leading position among 183 countries in the following sectors - getting the construction licenses (fourth position), beginning business (seventh position) and taking loans (eighth position).
Georgia is on the second position with the corruption reduction index in 2011.
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