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Launch of the OECD Investment Policy Review of Georgia
Investment policy
Paris, France, and Tbilisi, Georgia, 15/12/2020 -
The OECD and the Government of Georgia today launch the results of an 18-month project to assess the investment climate in Georgia, with the support of the European Union as part of its initiative.
Georgia is now, like much of the world, facing the unprecedented health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government rapidly adopted monetary and fiscal measures to support healthcare provision and liquidity, and to assist at-risk firms and individuals. The pandemic’s impact on business, travel, remittances and investment are nonetheless likely to have a severe impact on the economy. Together with public investments, private investment, both foreign and domestic, will be essential for Georgia’s economic recovery.
Uzbekistan undoubtedly needs to continue implementing recent initiated reforms, but its progress is promising.
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December 17, 2020
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The U.S. State Department’s decision to remove Uzbekistan from the Special Watch List for governments that engage or tolerate “severe violations of religious freedom” is a major achievement for Uzbekistan. Particularly significant in the context of the announcement was the State Department’s recommendation that other nations look to the “courageous reforms” of Uzbekistan and Sudan (which was also taken off the Special Watch List) as models to emulate. Such a high assessment undoubtedly testifies to the considerable progress achieved by Tashkent, but at the same time runs counter to the position of a number of human rights organizations.