Georgia has been ranked ninth among the top 10 countries in the world with the highest percentage decrease in unemployment over the last 12 years in the World Economic Review by the International Monetary Fund.
Guyana has officially applied to The Export–Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM Bank) for a significant loan to fund the Gas-to-Energy project. Budget documents indicate the government is seeking GY$134 billion (US$646 million) for the project, raising concerns about the country's debt record. The magnitude of the funds requested from the US Bank could significantly affect Guyana's financial stability.